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Passing – Fremont Neighborhood Contributor & Collaborator Matt Gasparich

Last Monday the Fremont Neighborhood Council gave time during their monthly meeting for recollections and a moment of silence to honor the tragic loss of Matt Gasparich, a past president and extremely involved member.

Matt Gasparich served as campaign manager and legislative aide for Reuven Carlyle, in 2008/09.  Photo provided by Reuven Carlyle
Matt Gasparich served as campaign manager and legislative aide for Reuven Carlyle, in 2008/09. Photo provided by Reuven Carlyle

Gasparich died quite unexpectedly, while on a ski trip at Stevens Pass.  The loss of a good friend, involved neighborhood volunteer and ambitious, dedicated worker has shaken those who knew the man who participated actively in his life and our community.

One of the signal boxes painted by Kyler Martz, as part of a project organized by Matt Gasparich for the FNC.  Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Feb '14
One of the signal boxes painted by Kyler Martz, as part of a project organized by Matt Gasparich for the FNC. Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Feb ’14

While friends try to make sense of this sudden and terrible loss, a few people who aided Gasparich as he championed art and other improvements in Fremont (including getting nearly a dozen utility boxes painted,) have suggested an art installation to honor the energetic and driven volunteer.

As a part of a large community committee, Matt Gasparich helped get the 46th Street Mural by Todd Lown installed.  Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Nov '10
As a part of a large community committee, Matt Gasparich helped get the 46th Street Mural by Todd Lown installed. Photo by K. Lindsay Laney, Nov ’10

On March 9th, at 11a, a funeral for Gasparich will take place at St. Bridget Catholic Church, in the Laurelhurst neighborhood.  For now, some of his friends and family have posted notes on his Facebook page.