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Jonathan Meade Obituary
POUGHKEEPSIE - Jonathan J. Meade, known to his friends as Jonny, passed away suddenly at the age of 29 on December 27th, 2020.
Jonathan was born on July 1st, 1991, at Vassar Hospital in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School, and attended SUNY Oneonta. He lived in Wappingers Falls until the age of 27, when he moved out to Southern California. He returned to Wappingers several months before his passing.
Jonathan had a passion for sports, including mixed martial arts, biking, and mountain climbing. He composed and recorded his own music, and was an avid photographer.
He enjoyed a special bond with animals, as is apparent in many of his exceptional photographs. His care extended to nursing strays, sick hamsters, and local injured birds back to health. Dogs would flock to him, recognizing a kind soul.
Jonathan had a gentle nature, as well as strong determination and power of concentration. While in high school, he became so proficient at Guitar Hero that he achieved a ranking among the highest in the world. He was generous, resourceful, and quick witted. On game nights, he would dissolve the family into laughter with a single perfectly timed quip.
Jonathan is survived by his parents Joan and Jim Meade, his sister Alison Meade, and her fiancé Chris Kollmar.
He was laid to rest on January 2nd, 2021, with immediate family present.
Memorial donations in Jonathan's memory can be made to: Donate.NAMI.org/JonathanMeade or DCSPCA.org.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Parmele, Auchmoody & Schoonmaker Funeral Home, Poughkeepsie.
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Audrey Appelbaum
January 19, 2021
Most of my memories of your sweet son was when he was much younger. I am grateful to learn so much about his gentle and talented nature. My he rest in peace, and may his memory always be a blessing and a comfort.
Diane Jack Delaney
January 17, 2021
I’m very sorry for your loss. I did not know Jonathan but I went to RCK high school and now live in So Cal. I’m trying to help a neighbor and was just told about NAMI. I hope they can help my neighbor. With deep sympathy
scott laidlaw
January 16, 2021
To his family, sorry for your loss. I didn't know Jonny, but when I read in the PK Journal his obit, I had to reach out. I was born in Vassar Bros. Hospital on July 1st, 1950. May he rest in eternal peace !
Mary Ann Nataro
January 15, 2021
My heart breaks for the family. I remember when Jonathan was born as I was Alison's Pre-K teacher at the JCC in Poughkeepsie. My sincere condolences for the loss of this sweet son and brother.
Andrea and William Paskey
January 14, 2021
Very sorry to read about the loss of your son. May he rest in peace and may his memory warm your hearts with joy.
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