Jason Jake' Stephen Moletzsky

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Stephen "Jake" Moletzsky, was tragically taken from our lives on October 29, 2009 at the age of 26. He was a proud member of the Search and Rescue team of the United States Coast Guard from Sacramento, California, who lost his life along with six other US Coast Guardsmen, while on a search mission for a lost boater. Jake was the only son of John and Lisa (Dougherty) Moletzsky, brother to Rebecca and Amanda, and uncle to Myah Grace. Along with his parents and sisters, Jake is survived his girlfriend, Christina Biscardi; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Dougherty of Bridgeport; maternal aunts, Patrice (James) DeStefano and Brigit (Michael) Quinn; paternal uncle, Andrew (Patricia) Moletzsky; cousin of Jessica, John, Jamie Lee, Shannon, Jarrett, Colleen, Andy, and Leann. He is also survived by three great aunts, one great uncle and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, John T. Dougherty, paternal grandparents, John and Regina Moletzsky, and his maternal uncle, John Dougherty Jr.Jake was born on August 18, 1983 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Norristown, and was a graduate of Norristown Area High School in 2002. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard with a desire to do all things aviation. His first assignment from boot camp was small boat Station Miami Beach, Florida, where he became part of the team that handled search and rescue, drug interdiction, and law enforcement. Jake was awarded the US Coast Guard Commendation Medal, along with numerous other awards. Jake's desire to be part of the aviation team was fulfilled when he attended A-school in Elizabeth City, NC and became an Air Maintenance Technician (AMT). He was then transferred to Coast Guard Air Station Miami in Opa Loca, Florida, where he was part of the team for four years. His six year tour was completed last year and he signed on for another tour, transferring to Coast Guard Air Station Sacramento, California, only this past July. He was studying for his next test to achieve a higher rank and had just qualified to be a part of the mission team to work and fly on C-130 aircraft. Jake loved life. He loved his family, the love of his life, Christina, his friends, the Coast Guard and his dog. He had a unique talent to make people love him. He was his own man, a man's man who was smart, respectful, loyal, and compassionate. He was funny, making people laugh in the best and worst of times. We are so honored and proud to have him in our lives. We are so blessed! A Memorial Mass to celebrate his life will occur on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Sacred Heart Church, 120 Jefferson St., Swedesburg, PA 19405. Officiating will be the Rev. Andrew D. McCormick, Pastor. Visitation will be from 8am to 10:45am, followed by Mass at 11:00am. There will be no internment. Please honor Jake when you see a member of the military, law enforcement, or fire services, by extending your "thank you" for their service in the line of danger, helping and protecting us. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Coast Guard Foundation, 394 Taugwonk Road, Stonington, CT 06378. Phone: 860-535-0786, or website www.coastguardfoundation.org. Arrangements are by The Bacchi-Courtney Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. Bridgeport, PA. www.bacchicourtney.com