On February 24, 2024, a beautiful soul left this earth doing what he did best; being there for others. Justin Dabolish will be remembered by all as a kind, gentle old soul with a creative spirit that led him to be an integral part of everyone's life that he touched.

Justin was born December 29, 1995 in Silver Spring, Maryland and shortly after moved to Coral Springs, Florida with his mother, Sondra Gerhoff; father, Eric Dabolish; and sister, Rachel Rodriguez.

Justin had many friends and in middle school found a love for drama and theater, which he carried into his future. At J.P. Taravella High School, Justin thrived in the theater department as a stage manager, set designer, actor and general part of his theater family, Troupe 3502.

When Justin graduated, he attended the Florida Institute of Recording, Sound, and Technology where he graduated with honors in Film and Video Editing. Shortly after he moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he followed his dream to be a part of the film industry. Justin found that with his Walking Dead family where he was a core background actor for more than five years. When The Walking Dead wrapped, Justin went on to work for DevOps Institute as part of the marketing team. His coworkers have described him as loyal, hard-working and kind. Recently, Justin began working at his favorite local coffee house ChocoLate Coffee, where even in his short time there, he left an indelible mark on both his coworkers and patrons.

Justin loved creating art, anime, Star Wars, Spider-Man and Marvel movies, Legos, gaming and spending time with friends and family.

Justin was preceded in death by his loving grandparents, Burton & Providence Dabolish. Survived by his father, Eric Dabolish and Terri Williams; his mother, Sondra Gerhoff and Chris Blake; his sister, Rachel Rodriguez; grandparents, Jeff and Pauline Gerhoff and Mary Blake; aunts, Sheridan Gerhoff, Andrea Gerhoff, Angela Farmer and Karen Walter; uncles, James Gerhoff, Jason Dabolish and Burt Dabolish; cousins, Cheyenne McNamara, Kristen Dabolish, William Gerhoff, Kelly Gerhoff, Alyssa Dabolish, Derek Daisey, Alexis Brown and Nick Walter; his step-siblings, Kellie Williams, Ewa Williams and JoAnna Williams; his loving partner, Jay Boyd and his baby kitty (son) Zuko; as well as many extended family members who loved him dearly.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Monarch Funeral Home (2590 N State Rd 7, Margate, FL 33063) on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 1-3PM followed by a brief service at 3PM.

After the service, we invite all to join us in the banquet hall onsite for light refreshments and to share your memories of Justin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a program that was so near and dear to Justin's heart and brought him joy and lifelong friendships: JPT Drama, by using Zelle (jptdramaboosters@gmail.com) or through the school @ http://tinyurl.com/Jdabs