Juan A. DeJesus, 49, of Jamestown, NY, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024, at UPMC Chautauqua at WCA. 

Born on September 16, 1974, in Ponce, Puerto Rico  he was a son of the late Ines M. (Martinez)  Thacker and Jose  DeJesus, who survives.

He enjoyed riding ATV's, camping, fishing, and watching the San Francisco 49ers, but his greatest joy was spending time with his family.  He also enjoyed playing basketball when he was younger. 

Surviving is his longtime companion, Rachel Maynard, nine children, Juanita Marie DeJesus, Joseph DeJesus, Natalie DeJesus, Aubree DeJesus, Melanee DeJesus, Jeramie DeJesus, Larissa Johnson, Robert Johnson, and Tristan Johnson, two sisters, Josie DeJesus and Epi Santiago, one brother, Alberto Santiago, many grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Family will have a Celebration of Juan's Life to be announced at a later date.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com