Beloved Deputy Sheriff In Region Known For His Love Of Dinosaurs Dies

Nicholas Gasparre, age 36, a lifelong Hudson Valley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, Nov. 15, surrounded by his family, friends, and his brothers and sisters of the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

He began serving the country as a volunteer firefighter for the Beekman Fire District. According to his obituary, he also served in the US Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Lance Corporal during the war on terrorism.

Since 2017, he has been a deputy sheriff at the Dutchess County Sheriff's Office.

His obituary said Nick was a kind-hearted, funny, stubborn, sarcastic, and loving husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend.

 An avid golfer, he was one of The Seven in "The League." A part-time comedian who also thought he was an electrician, he will forever be remembered for his love of dinosaurs. 

"Nick just had a way of making everything better," his obituary said. "The world lost a very special person."

He is survived by the "love of his life," wife Kellie-Ann, and their daughter Adelaide, born earlier this year.

In addition to his wife and daughter, he is also survived by his parents, Louis and Patricia; his siblings, Jason and Lauren, Gillian and Al, Adam and Jamie; his aunt Maryanne; his mother-in-law Lori and father-in-law, Andy; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Stephen and Mallory, Curt and Morgan, Kristine and Justin, and Danny; his grandmother-in-law, Johanna; his nieces and nephews, Isabella, Ivan, Natalie, Ava, Eamon and Piper; and his faithful companion, Gustavo.

"During this incredibly difficult time, we ask that you keep his family, friends, and colleagues at the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office in your thoughts and prayers," said Sheriff Kirk Imperati. 

Calling hours will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. 

A celebration of Nick's life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Full Gospel Center, 1138 Route 55, LaGrangeville.

In place of flowers, memorial donations may be made to help his daughter, Adelaide, in the years ahead. Please make checks payable to Kellie-Ann Gasparre and mail c/o McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533.

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