Obituary for Jason Peter Buttino
Jason Peter Buttino
Jason P. Buttino passed away, unexpectedly, on June 14, 2017 in Anacortes, WA. He was 42 years of age. Jason was born August 21, 1974 in Buffalo, NY to Michael Buttino and Patricia Stengel. His younger days were spent in Western New York, and in 1985 the military moved his step-father, Bruce Felger, and the family to Oak Harbor.
Jason took life in stride. He played youth soccer, little league baseball, and high school football. He was a force to reckoned with on the field. Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest helped spawn a keen love for the outdoors, and he thoroughly enjoyed being a survivalist…skills he acquired in Boy Scouts. He could often be found living off the grid up in the mountains where he was at peace.
Jason had an amazing heart. He possessed a strong desire to feel appreciated & helpful, and was loyal to a fault. He befriended people easily with his elaborate stories and off-color sense of humor. Jason was the life of the party and he loved to entertain & make people laugh.
Jason developed a strong passion for music and performing at an early age, and was trained in vocals, classical piano, and drums. Jason studied vocals under the direction of David Kyle, known as “The Maestro” of the New York City Broadway. Jason became heavily involved in the Seattle music scene and performed with Rorschach Test (sharing the stage with NIN (Nine Inch Nails), TOOL, KORN & Queensryche), RiverRed, Gruntruck, as well as performing on stage at the Warped Tour 2005, ‘Gorge at George’ with the band Sledgeback. Jason was Co-Founder, with Sandy Espinoza of the Alice In Chains Tribute Band Jar of Flies, the only version that was blessed by the surviving members of AIC.
Jason is survived by his mother Patricia Stengel-Felger, step-father Bruce Felger, sister Sarah, nephew Alex, father Michael (Belinda) Buttino, half-brother Michael, and half-sister Kristen. Also surviving are long-time manager, Sandy Espinoza, who loved him like a son, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason was preceded in death by close friends and fellow musicians Mike Starr and Layne Staley. He was dear to many people and his loss has been profoundly felt.
A celebration of life will be held on Jason’s birthday, August 21st, at the amphitheater at Deception Pass State Park at 2:00pm. This is also the same day the solar eclipse will occur…. definitely fitting for Jason to go out like a rock star!! A reception will follow at the Presbyterian Church.
Please consider making a donation in Jason’s name to the Sanctuary at the Lake, 530 E. Highland Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816 or call via phone 1-800-233-0045.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share stories or leave condolences, please visit Jason’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.
Jason P. Buttino passed away, unexpectedly, on June 14, 2017 in Anacortes, WA. He was 42 years of age. Jason was born August 21, 1974 in Buffalo, NY to Michael Buttino and Patricia Stengel. His younger days were spent in Western New York, and in 1985 the military moved his step-father, Bruce Felger, and the family to Oak Harbor.
Jason took life in stride. He played youth soccer, little league baseball, and high school football. He was a force to reckoned with on the field. Living on an island in the Pacific Northwest helped spawn a keen love for the outdoors, and he thoroughly enjoyed being a survivalist…skills he acquired in Boy Scouts. He could often be found living off the grid up in the mountains where he was at peace.
Jason had an amazing heart. He possessed a strong desire to feel appreciated & helpful, and was loyal to a fault. He befriended people easily with his elaborate stories and off-color sense of humor. Jason was the life of the party and he loved to entertain & make people laugh.
Jason developed a strong passion for music and performing at an early age, and was trained in vocals, classical piano, and drums. Jason studied vocals under the direction of David Kyle, known as “The Maestro” of the New York City Broadway. Jason became heavily involved in the Seattle music scene and performed with Rorschach Test (sharing the stage with NIN (Nine Inch Nails), TOOL, KORN & Queensryche), RiverRed, Gruntruck, as well as performing on stage at the Warped Tour 2005, ‘Gorge at George’ with the band Sledgeback. Jason was Co-Founder, with Sandy Espinoza of the Alice In Chains Tribute Band Jar of Flies, the only version that was blessed by the surviving members of AIC.
Jason is survived by his mother Patricia Stengel-Felger, step-father Bruce Felger, sister Sarah, nephew Alex, father Michael (Belinda) Buttino, half-brother Michael, and half-sister Kristen. Also surviving are long-time manager, Sandy Espinoza, who loved him like a son, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason was preceded in death by close friends and fellow musicians Mike Starr and Layne Staley. He was dear to many people and his loss has been profoundly felt.
A celebration of life will be held on Jason’s birthday, August 21st, at the amphitheater at Deception Pass State Park at 2:00pm. This is also the same day the solar eclipse will occur…. definitely fitting for Jason to go out like a rock star!! A reception will follow at the Presbyterian Church.
Please consider making a donation in Jason’s name to the Sanctuary at the Lake, 530 E. Highland Avenue, Chelan, WA 98816 or call via phone 1-800-233-0045.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Wallin Funeral Home. To share stories or leave condolences, please visit Jason’s Book of Memories page on the funeral home website at www.wallinfuneralhome.com.