Gary J. Gaspar ’71
Gary J. Gaspar ’71 of Naperville, Illinois, died on December 22, 2024. Born on July 20, 1949, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Gary lived a life filled with love, laughter, and connection. Gary married Joanne Johnson, with whom he shared more than 50 years of marriage. Last summer they celebrated their golden anniversary at Skytop, Pennsylvania, where they had honeymooned. She survives him, along with daughter Kirstin; son-in-law Max; brother Ken and his wife, Pam; and nephews Jonathan and Jameson and their wives. He loved playing games with Joanne, Kirstin, and Max, often sharing elaborate “dad jokes” that left everyone smiling. He found joy curating his extensive music collection, spending quiet moments on the porch, and taking an annual golf trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with his brother, family, and friends. He also enjoyed Thursday morning breakfasts with his friends. An avid sports fan of all things Boston, Gary reveled in the success of his beloved teams. He was a 1967 graduate of Classical High School in Springfield and at Dartmouth earned a degree in psychology and was admired for his intellect and work ethic. He began his career as a program analyst, spending 27 years with North American Co. for Life and Health Insurance (later Sammons Financial Group) in Chicago and rising to the position of chief information officer before retiring in 2012.
