Taijhon Washington, 17, of New Haven, CT entered eternal rest March 24, 2014. He was born to Tishan Washington and Natasha Pettigrew December 15, 1996 in New Haven.
He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music and most importantly, spending time with his family. He leaves to cherish his memory; loving mother and father, Natasha and Tishan; brother, Tyree Epps; sisters, Tishay, Teonna, Tayjha, and Tia Washington, Jasmine Thomas, Nyree Epps; nephew, JayShawn; maternal grandparents, Dolores Pettigrew Walters (Roger), Melvin Johnson; paternal grandparents, Darlene Rodas, Bryant Washington and a host of cousins, aunts, uncles and friends.
He was predeceased by 2 special cousins, Dallas Boomer and Thomas “TJ” Mozell.
A celebration of his life will take place Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 11am at Beulah Heights First Pentecostal Church, 782 Orchard St. New Haven, CT 06511. Calling hours will be Wednesday at the church from 9 – 11am. Interment will be held at Beaverdale Memorial Park. Services by Howard K. Hill Funeral Services, 1287 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06511. To leave a message of comfort for the Washington/Pettigrew family, please visit www.hkhfuneralservices.com.
This is such an unfortunate event. I feel for his parents and pray that crime in this city subsides.