Obituary of Jake Sterczala

Jake Sterczala, 17, of Mason Hill Road, Dayville, died unexpectedly Saturday in an auto accident. The beloved son of Gary Sterczala and Shawn Lehrer of Dayville. He was born in Putnam August 28, 1994. Jake attended Killingly High School, enjoyed riding his bike and 4 wheeler and trips to the ocean. He had a great love for people, and enjoyed helping others in need, and spending time with his family and friends. He leaves his father Gary and mother Shawn, his brother, Cory Sterczala, sister, Kaleigh Sterczala all of Dayville; his maternal grandparents, Nanci and Irvin Hattin of Thompson; paternal grandmother, Barbara Sterczala of Dudley, MA and several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He was predeceased by his paternal grandfather Chester Sterczala. Calling Hours are Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Smith and Walker Funeral Home, 148 Grove Street, Putnam, CT followed by a Graveside Service at 12 Noon in High Street Cemetery, High Street, Dayville. To share a memory with his family, "Light a Candle" at www.smithandwalkerfh.com