In the winter of 2020, the life of 19-year-old Jonathon Cosmo D'Eredita Jr. of East Syracuse, a White male, came to a tragic end. On February 12, 2020, events unfolded that led to a confrontation with police in a Walmart parking lot in Camillus, New York. Following a brief police pursuit, the young man's life concluded in an act of suicide.
Jonathon, born on May 2, 2000, in Syracuse, New York, was known for his passion for sports.
He was an avid player of baseball and hockey and held a season ticket for the Syracuse Crunch hockey games. His dedication to sports was evident from a young age when he took up karate and eventually earned a junior black belt after competing in AAU Karate tournaments. In his personal time, he enjoyed buying and trading sneakers and cherished get-togethers with family and friends. He shared a close bond with his younger brother, Joseph, whom he would teach how to play basketball and baseball. Their shared interests also included swimming and video games.
The circumstances leading to the police chase that ended in the Walmart parking lot are not detailed in readily available reports. However, it is known that the incident concluded with Jonathon taking his own life. As his death was ruled a suicide, there was no ensuing investigation into suspects or any arrests made in connection with his passing. The focus of the aftermath was on the profound loss felt by his family and the community.
He is survived by his parents, Albert and Kathleen D'Eredita, and his father, Jonathon C. D'Eredita Sr., as well as his brother, Joseph Nash, and other family members. Family and friends gathered to remember him on February 20, 2020, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals in North Syracuse. In his memory, contributions were suggested to be made to Helping Hounds.
