Jason Michael Gallik, of Erie, PA, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.

Born in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of Robert Thomas Gallik and Robin Lynn (Pratt) Gallik.

Jason was very outgoing and quick to help anyone in need.  He loved to laugh and live life light-heartedly.  He was a ray of sunshine to everyone around him.  Jason graduated from Bradford High School, Class of 2006. 

He was an Assistant Manager at various Perkins restaurants, and loved being around people.

Jason is survived by his mother, Robin L. Gallik (Brian Rice, Sr.); his brother, Brian Lynn Rice, Jr. (Trinity Cramer); his sisters, Heather Gallik, Stephaney Gallik (Daniel Hazzard), and Ashley Gallik (Michael Messina); his best friend, Robert Blackmon; a family friend, Deidre Greek, and his nieces and nephews, Colten Nichols (Alise Hassek), Kayden Gallik (Ebony Ford), Kalleb Gallik, Keion Skaggs, Kendyn Skaggs, Addisyn Messina, Kayson Skaggs, and Isabella Messina.

In addition to his father, Jason was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandmother, Helen Taylor; his maternal grandmother, Judy Pratt, and his nephew, Steven Messina.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family.