QuaDre Donnell "Dre" DeBerry

UTICA – Mr. QuaDre Donnell “Dre” DeBerry, age 29, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained from a motor vehicle accident. Born in Utica on August 7, 1993, to Paulette Anderson and Isaac DeBerry, QuaDre attended and graduated from New Hartford High School. At the time of his passing, QuaDre was engaged to his fiancé, Gage Stevens. At one time, he held a position in construction and roofing. Most recently, he was employed at Quick Change. An outgoing man who possessed an adventurous spirit, QuaDre loved the outdoors. He loved to ride on anything he could drive through the woods, always making sure to take advantage of the land he had at his disposal. QuaDre was known to venture through the woods, starting when he was a young boy, and his enjoyment of riding was ignited by riding his grandmother’s lawnmower. Known as a loving and caring man, QuaDre was always helping others from the depths of his kind heart. He is also remembered for his respectful nature. His smile brought sunshine into the world. QuaDre relished getting to play sports—especially lacrosse and basketball—with his cousins. He also possessed gifted hands that could fix and create anything. QuaDre is survived by his parents: his mother and her love, Paulette Anderson and Steven Starkey, and his father and his wife, Isaac and Christine DeBerry. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Johnnie Sue Anderson and Robert Henderson; maternal great-grandmother, Evie Anderson; his paternal grandparents, Delores DeBerry and Durant DeBerry; aunt, Rickeshia Henderson, who passed away in October 2021; uncle, Donnell DeBerry. He will live on in the heart of his fiancé, Gage Stevens; and his two-year-old son Chase DeBerry. QuaDre was also proud to know he was expecting a son in October with Gage. He will be fondly remembered by his godmother, Darlene Shelton; his sisters, Quatearea McGirt, and her fiancé, Nathaniel Savage, Shavazia DeBerry, Anazia DeBerry, Shanese Reaves, Mecca Heyward; as well as his brother, QuaMere Anderson. He leaves behind his niece, Salani Jenkins; nephews, Na’Quan McGirt Savage, Jay’Ceon McGirt Savage, Nathaniel McGirt Savage, Jr.; cousins, Thomas “T.J.” Newman, Thomas “Tom” Newman, Thomas “T.T.” Newman, Latailia Anderson, Ralik Anderson, Sean McGirt, Tevin Anderson. Jatally Williams, Ja’rick Anderson, Ariana, Tasheik Anderson, Stephen “Baby” Anderson, Talik Anderson, Elijah Anderson, Stephen Freeland, Kiara Anderson, Trinity Anderson, Kiya Anderson, Rickeshia Anderson, Colby Jones, Niya Waller, and Diamond Capirci; great-aunts, and great-uncles, including great-aunt Jessie Anderson, with whom he shared a lovely relationship; Great-Uncle John Anderson; and Steven and Janet Anderson. He was blessed by the presence of his aunts and uncles, Robert Anderson; David and Darlene DeBerry, Lorenzo DeBerry, and Eric and Yvonne DeBerry. QuaDre enjoyed wonderful relationships with many, many special friends, including Mike Ambroselli, Stevey Lynn, Giovanni Pettinelli, Deshawn Moore, and Marcel Moore. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. QuaDre’s Home Going Service and Celebration of Life Service will commence immediately upon conclusion of visitation at 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

QuaDre Donnell "Dre" DeBerry

August 7, 1993 - August 9, 2022