Dave Meade

SAUGERTIES - Dave Meade, 51, of Homestead Ln., died  Friday, March 1st, 2024 at his residence. He was born in  Kingston on February 13, 1973 to Philip and Martie  Martinez Meade.  

Dave attended Saugerties High School and SUNY Ulster.  He proudly owned and operated Tobacco Outfitters &  Dave’s Coffee & Wine House for 17 years . He went on to a career with Corporate Protective Services and most  recently owner of Practical to Tactical. Dave had a strong passion for music and loved playing the drums. Sunday was always a dedicated day that he looked forward to for playing music with his best friends/band mates in his  garage. Dave was an avid hiker and loved the outdoors. He was a member of Saugerties Fish & Game Club and Landowner’s and Sportsmen Association. To know Dave was to love him- He would do anything for anybody.  

Survivors include, his life-long partner and wife, Jennifer  Scarpa-Meade, two beautiful children: Ramero and Savannah, siblings: Vanessa (Paul) Grimsland, Barbara (Greg) Wiltzius, Michael (Julie) Meade, Tom (Jennifer)  Meade, and Bill Meade, many nieces, nephews, cousins,  dear friends and his furry best friend Grayson. He was predeceased by his brother, Philip and his furry pals Barkley, Leo and Bam-Bam.  

His funeral service will be held Thursday, 10AM at the Seamon Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., Saugerties. Visitation will be held Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Dave’s behalf to Saugerties Animal Shelter, 4 High St, Saugerties NY 12477.  A memorial tribute book will be organized using photos and condolences shared with the family at Seamonwilseyfuneralhome.com. 

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