Jarrayd David Lee Szesze, age 7, of Alliance, died at 7:06 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at his home and is resting peacefully in the arms of Jesus.
He was born February 27, 2003 in Alliance, Ohio to Joshua W. Pilz and Shannon C. Szesze.
Jarrayd attended 1st grade at Southgate School. He enjoyed Elmo, The Wiggles, jumping on the trampoline, smiling, laughing, giving hugs and swimming.
Survivors include his parents, Joshua and Shannon of Alliance; grandparents, Leslie J. Szesze (Jerry) and Bernie (Judy) Peyton, great-grandma, Linda Stellabot, all of Alliance; uncle, Jason Szesze of North Royalton, aunt, Tammy Szesze of Alliance; cousins; siblings; and caregivers, Lynne and Stan Roach of Massillon.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, David P. Szesze.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home co-officiated by Pastor Glenn Rogers Jr. and Pastor Jeffrey Caldwell. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at Mount Union Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave. Alliance, Ohio 44601.