Jesse R. Mead

HORNELL – Jesse R. Mead, 26, passed away suddenly on Sunday (March 16, 2025) at his home on Adsit Place.

Born in Everett, WA on Feb. 12, 1999, Jesse was a life-long resident of Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School, class of 2017.

Throughout the years he has been employed at the former Club 57 in Hornell, for two years with the Power & Construction Group in Scottville, NY and was currently employed as a cook and bartender at RBI Sports Pub in Hornell.

Jesse will be remembered for having a big bright smile, a crazy laugh and for being extremely friendly. “Jesse Messy” had a big heart, he was a kind caring person who was always there for his family. He shook hands like a man and treated others with kindness no matter who they were. He enjoyed playing video games and also enjoyed listening to music. He was also a very social guy, who enjoyed spending time with his friends and making new ones.

In his younger days “Jesse-Bear” would ride his skateboard all over town, Jesse loved to camp and have sleepovers with his family. Jesse loved his family, and never missed a chance to celebrate with them. He enjoyed time with all of them whenever they would gather.

He is survived by his loving parents, Greg and Tammy (Mead) Cady; two brothers, Billy and Owen Cady both of Hornell; one sister, Tiffini Gonzalez of Texas; his maternal grandmother, Candy Mead of Hornell; his paternal grandparents Pedro and Gilberta Gonzalez of Plainview Texas; aunts, Ann (Brian) Coddington and Stacy Mead, Nina Gonzalez ; uncles, Les (Heather) Mead and Roger Cady, Pedro Gonzalez; one niece Jashtine Gonzalez and cousins Justin(Kelli ), Casey, Bre Bre, Courtney, Richie, Chad(Margaret), Logan, Jon, Owen, Jaykup, Arianna, Levi, Beau, Ellie, Paige, Adam, Will and His Big Texas Family that he got to meet the two times he got to visit. Also several great aunts, great uncles, cousins and many, many friends; and his best friend and K-9 companion, Luna.

Jesse was predeceased by his father, Eloy Gonzalez; maternal grandfather, Les Mead Jr.; paternal grandparents, Clarence and Joan Cady; two aunts, Tonya Mead and Susan Cady; as well as several great aunts, great uncles and cousins.

Calling hours are 2-5 p.m. SATURDAY (MARCH 22, 2025) at the Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home, 285 Main St., Hornell NY 14843. A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at Rural Cemetery, Hornell.

The Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home is honored to assist Jesse’s family with the arrangements.

Online condolences or remembrances of Jesse are welcome below, or on the Facebook page of Bishop-Johnson & DeSanto Funeral Home.