Thomas Kasper

1943 - 2024

Thomas Kasper

July 8, 1943 - August 28, 2024

The family of Thomas Kasper is saddened to announce Tom's sudden death unexpectedly at his home on August 28, 2024. Tom was 81 years of age, born on July 8, 1943 in Wilkes Barre, PA to the late John S. Kasper and Jennie M. Kasper. He received his Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Wilkes University in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1965.

After graduation he took employment in Albany, NY and spent most of his career as an Actuary and Systems Analyst for the State of New York.

Tom loved his parents very much. When needed, Tom bought a house for his parents and paid for a special service so his father could call for a driver at any time and take him wherever he wanted to go. Later, Tom took early retirement to move back to Wilkes Barre to care for his aging parents in the last years of their lives. He lovingly provided everything they needed until their death.

During his time working for New York State, Tom joined a square dance club and learned both square dancing and his favorite, a type of ballroom dancing called round dancing. He participated in this dancing community for the rest of his life. After his parents died, through his participation in dancing, Tom met Sharlene Depold. They shared a long-distance relationship for three years between Pennsylvania and New York. They married in 2015 and have had 11 wonderful years together.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sharlene Depold; and his brothers: Bob Kasper of GA and Jim Kasper of PA, as well as many family members.

Tom spent much of his life volunteering for many community organizations including as a Salvation Army Bell Ringer for many cold winters, and delivering food for Meals on Wheels. Most of all he loved serving and caring for others. His kindness and generosity was seen throughout his life in many ways. Tom also loved Sudoku and played it several times daily which allowed him to continue his love for math.

A remembrance service will be held at Regan Denny Stafford Funeral Home, 53 Quaker Road, Queensbury on Saturday, September 7, 2024. Calling hours will start at 1:00 p.m. for family and friends visitation with a memorial time for Tom at 2:00 p.m.

To honor Tom's wish in memory of his mother's desire to help battered women, in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Women's Special Needs Closet, c/o The Salvation Army Glens Falls Corp, 37 Broad Street, PO Box 326, Glens Falls, NY 12801.

For those who wish, on line condolences may be made to the family, by visiting www.sbfuneralhome.com.