Jason Dominick Granteed, Drums, formerly of Exeter, passed away into the arms of the Lord unexpectedly at the young age of 38.  He was the beloved son of Dominick and Ann Havrilla Granteed of Exeter.

Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents Dominick and Josephine Granteed, from Hughestown, and maternal grandparents Mary and George Havrilla, from Exeter.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother Mark Granteed, and his wife Elaine, his godchild, Lauren Granteed,Wilkes-Barre, Aunts, and Uncles Jasper and Agnes Reggie, Forty Fort, Joseph Granteed, Exeter, Carmella Palermo, Hughestown, Willard and Patricia Bennett, Exeter, along with many cousins.

He was a member of St. Barbara Parish,at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Exeter, for most of his life. He graduated from Wyoming Area High School and attended Luzerne County Community College.

Jason was a compassionate, devoted, and loving son and brother with a heart of gold. His family meant the world to him.  His parents loved him more than life itself, and his brother was his best friend.

He was a very active, health conscious individual. He enjoyed working out at the gym with his dad and brother, and he often golfed with his Dad. He loved his Mom with all his heart and soul.

Jason was a hard worker. He was employed by Prudential Investments for ten years, and was currently employed as a forklift operator at Lowe's Distribution Center. He has also been self-employed for the last fifteen years at Jason-Dominick's Jewelry.

Jason had an exuberant personality and a smile that would light up the room.  He touched the hearts of everyone who knew him and had many friends. Even though he only lived for 38 years, he lived life to the fullest.

Funeral services will be on Friday at 9:00am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 9:30am at St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial St., Exeter. The Msgr. John Sempa, will be celebrant.
Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton.

Relatives and friends may call on Thursday from 2:00pm -4:00pm and again from 6-9pm at the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.

To send the family an expression of sympathy or an online condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com