Daniel Jason "DJ" Bulawa, 45, of Kingsland, GA passed away unexpectedly at home on January 27, 2025.

He was born on June 25, 1979, in New Britain, CT to Daniel Bulawa and Susan Masonis Bulawa.

DJ grew up in New Britain and Berlin, CT, where he played youth ice hockey as a goalie for the PICS team. He attended The Gunnery School in Washington, CT, excelling in athletics and serving as captain of both the football and lacrosse teams. An avid snowboarder and devoted Washington Redskins fan, DJ carried his passion for sports throughout his life. He pursued higher education at the University of Hartford, graduating cum laude with a degree in Business and Finance. DJ began his career in finance with A.G. Edwards, Inc. in Hartford, CT before relocating to the Seattle area, where he continued working in the financial sector for several years. DJ was deeply loved by his friends who spoke of his giant heart, wonderful sense of humor, enthusiasm for life, spirit of adventure, love of travel especially through America, and loyalty to his friends.

DJ is survived by his father, Daniel Bulawa; half-brother Tony Bulawa; half-sister Kimberly; uncle and aunt Peter and Carol Masonis; numerous cousins; godmother, Michele Pancallo, and many friends. Sadly, DJ's mother, Susan Masonis Bulawa, passed away on January 29, 2025, two days following her son.

Funeral services will be held on February 20, 2025, at Our Lady of the Seas Catholic Church, 106 Dillingham St E, St. Mary's, GA at 9:00 a.m. A mass for DJ and his mom will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial for Susan will follow at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL. At the conclusion of the funeral service, there will be a reception for friends and family to gather once again at Our Lady of the Sea Church in St. Marys, GA.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.