Jake graduated from Colonie Central High School, class of 2001, and went on to earn his MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology in 2015. He was the proud owner of Whispering Dragons, IT Solutions servicing the Phoenix, AZ area and member of the South West Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Jake had a passion for video games and loved gardening, cooking, hiking, and his dragon collection. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, and never met a stranger.
He is survived by fiancé, Samantha Anthony, sisters Sarah Hintze and Emily Johnson, nephews William Hintze and Calvin Johnson, parents Keith and Kathy Lanthier, and grandparents Robert and Joanne Russell.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Wilma Lanthier from Tupper Lake, NY.
A visitation will be held from 6-9pm on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, Goodyear, AZ.
