In loving memory of

Arthur R. DeGasperis
August 16, 1960 - March 2, 2022

Arthur R. DeGasperis, 61, of Lake Katrine, NY, passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at home. He was born August 16, 1960 in Kingston, NY, son of the late John and Anita (Lohmaier) DeGasperis. Artie was married to Nancy (Venditti) DeGasperis, they wed on September 11, 1982.

He was a Kingston High School Graduate, Class of 1979, and later attended Ulster County Community College. He worked as a "butcher by trade" at his family's business, The Governor Clinton Market. Artie was a die-hard NY Giants fan and enjoyed golfing. Above all, he loved spending time with and handing out Reese's cups to his grandchildren to whom he was lovingly referred to as "Partie".

He is survived by his wife, Nancy DeGasperis of Lake Katrine, his children, John Arthur DeGasperis, Esq., and his wife Emily of Kingston, and Kayde Wagner and her husband Derek of Providence, RI, his siblings, Joseph DeGasperis of Kingston, James DeGasperis and his wife Kelley, and Nina Cicoria and her husband Tony of York, ME, his grandchildren, Piper Grace Wagner, Essie Marie Wagner, Ivy Anita DeGasperis, and Eli Oliver DeGasperis, as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear family members.

Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, where family and friends may visit on Sunday March 6, 2022 from 2pm to 5pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Monday, March 7, 2022 at St. Mary's RC Church in Kingston. Burial will follow in Montrepose Cemetery, Kingston, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Artie's name can be made to Aid to the Church in Need to help with the crisis in Ukraine at P.O. Box 220384, Brooklyn, NY 11222. A tribute for Artie can be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.

Tributes

Ian Kennefick wrote on Mar 6, 2022:

"We are so sorry to hear of Arties passing, we know how much he meant to you all and what a special, Dad and Grandfather he was. We were privileged to have met him at Derek and Kayde?s wedding. May he rest in peace. Ian and Marion Kennefick and Family."

Michael Menninger wrote on Mar 6, 2022:

"Hello all, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Art. I only heard yesterday (on Saturday), and really wanted to make the 3.5-hour trip from Philadelphia area, but a variety of things prevented me from that today. I was hoping to pay my respects to Art's family, but also see Jamie, Jody, and Nina again for the first time since we were having family reunions at the funeral parlor back in the 80's. As a frame of reference, the Menninger family was related on Artie's mother's side, which was a very small family. As the daughter and only child of Uncle Sepp and Tante Rosa, the only living relatives in the US were the Menninger family, which consists of me (Mike), my brother Paul, my late father, Paul, and my mother Mona. All of us moved out of Kingston more than 20 years ago. With both of my parents as only children, I have no aunts, uncles, or first cousins, and the only family we had were the DeGasperis family, and we both lived in the Kingston area. Paul, Sr and Anita were fairly close in their 20's until they each married and raised families. Of the Menninger family, my mother and Anita got to know each other well until Anita contracted cancer, which was a shame. I am Jamie's age and Paul is Art's age, and we would get together as families when they lived near Wiltwyck GC. Between my brother and I, I'm the one who got to know the family the best, as I used to work at Governor Clinton Market every summer when I was home from college in the early 80's. Obviously during those years, I got to know John, Jody, Jamie, and Art fairly well. Each of the boys were very different, but Artie was probably the most outgoing and fun. Art always had a smile and a terrific sense of humor, but I also remember it as being a bit on the mischievous side. Maybe that's why I liked him so much! So, not only am I saddened to hear of the loss of Artie, I am also very disappointed that I couldn't make the trip to pay my respects to the family, and to see my only 2nd cousin family in the US that I also grew up to to know. RIP, Artie, and God bless the entire DeGasperis family. Hello to Jody, Jamie, and Nina. Mike Menninger 610-202-4026 Michael.Menninger @MaaPlanning.com"

Mark Hoffstatter wrote on Mar 5, 2022:

"We are so sorry to hear about Art. He was a truly nice guy, and will certainly be missed. Our prayers go out to Art's family. Sincerely, Mark & Annie Hoffstatter"

Jane Sohm-Forest wrote on Mar 5, 2022:

"Nancy I?m so sorry to hear this news. Prayers to you and your family ??"

William Todd Levinson wrote on Mar 5, 2022:

"I am very sorry to hear of the loss of an old schoolmate. To the DeGasperis family, my sincere condolences. "

Bill Amadon wrote on Mar 5, 2022:

"Nancy and family, I had the privilege of working with Artie at Alliant. I have several memories of him, but his relaxed happy personality sticks out in my mind. My condolences, BillAmadon"

Lee-Anne LeMay Wojcio wrote on Mar 5, 2022:

"Nancy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. ??"

Michael Hayman wrote on Mar 4, 2022:

"I knew Artie a long time ago he was always a great guy RIP"