Jason Matthew Burnett

Jason M. Burnett, aged 25, of Kerhonkson, NY, passed away from cancer on October 15, 2024.

He was born at Vassar Hospital of Poughkeepsie, NY in 1998, to Cheryl Holt and Paul Burnett, and was the younger of two children. He was raised by Cheryl Holt and his stepfather, Clayton Haugen in Kerhonkson, NY. Jason primarily attended Rondout Valley Schools before moving on to study computer sciences at Ulster Community College, where he spent time on the Dean’s list and graduated with honors and Phi Theta Kappa distinction for an associate's in applied science degree and certificate as a Network Administrator. He also worked with seniors for Vassar – Warner Home, an Adult Home with Assisted Living facility in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he brought care and joy to the elderly as a Dietary Aide.

Jason enjoyed music, writing stories, playing computer games, and spending time chatting with online friends.

Jason was never married and had no children of his own. In addition to his mother and stepfather, he is survived by his older sibling, Artemis Burnett and spouse Keegan of Wisconsin; grandmother, Bea-Haugen Depuy; grandfather, Gaylord "Mike" Busch, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jason was preceded in death by his grandmother, Sandra Holt and great-grandmother, Anna Davis

Visiting will be held on Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM with a celebration of his life beginning at 3:30 PM at Humiston Funeral Home, Kerhonkson. 

Donations to memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in Jason’s memory would be greatly appreciated.