Spud Nickales Bassignani

Spud AKA Nickales Peter Bassignani 20 February 1985- 01 August 2024

Champion Dual Forklift Operator,lover of ’Coping Big Air’ and shared experiences with loved ones.

Survived by: Shauna (his Mother), Peri (his Father) and Nikki (Peri’s Soul Mate), Mark (Peri’s brother). Melissa and Andrew and their five amazing boys; Uriah, Cree, Elijah, Aiden, Lance and Ambrose (sweetest baby). Trey and Amber- so amazing and much loved. Kevin and Andrea and their three beautiful girls; Leia, Harlee and Ahlyvia, Scott and Wendy, Anthony and Kelly, and Sarah. Adam; greatest friend since early childhood. All of Spud’s High School friends; too numerous to list, but y’all know who you are!! And in memory of those friends who we lost too early; may they Rest in Peace with Spud. Big ass snowboarding party in heaven!

Spud’s love of ‘Coping Big Air’ included Skydiving (tandon jump with Adam), cliff diving with HS friends, hitting the triples on his treasured YZ125 dirt bike in Palmer Lake, snowboarding, especially dropping into a half-pipe with his amazing HS friends. Spud attended NASA Space Camp at 14 years old, where he experienced O gravity-the ultimate ‘Big Air’!

Spud’s love of speed was evidenced by his speeding tickets earned while driving his beloved Subaru, thanks to the Bad Ass turbo. Spud included Adam in searching for and  purchasing his Subaru as it was a very special day.

Spud’s love of camping began at age one with his family. At age eight, he enjoyed camping more with friends at The Aspen Camp School for the Deaf (ACSD). There he met life-long friends like Adam, Gracie and many more. Spud and his HS friends had many memorable camping trips, one that sent some fleeing from the police and those who got caught; they got tickets. LOL. Adam took Spud for his last, and probably most memorable camping trip, in the dead of winter. While trying not to freeze to death their campfire got a bit out of control and burnt a huge hole in their tent; they loved every minute of it!

Spud enjoyed participating in various sports when he attended The Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (CSDB). He played football, wrestled, and ran track and field. He enjoyed the camaraderie of his Deaf coaches and Deaf teammates. He also loved skateboarding, ice hockey (The Mighty Ducks), surfing, and BMX racing for Team Deaf.

Spud was, and still is, a die hard Denver Broncos fan! He also enjoyed the Avs and Rockies. He most enjoyed watching football and hockey with his great friend, Kevin. Kevin is a die hard Raiders fan. When these two teams played it was an event, for sure. Despite their opposing fandom, their love for each other remained strong. Kevin, Andrea, Scott, Kelly, Wendy, Sarah and Anthony included Spud as one of their own. They hosted ‘sleep overs’, so no one drove home drunk and made sure Spud was safe and fed; forever grateful for all of you and your friendship and caring.

Spud’s Memorial will be 04 October 2024 at 4:00 P.M.

Kevin and Andrea have generously offered their home for this occasion.

Spud’s favorite meal was Turkey and mashed potatoes with gravy.  Thanksgiving was his favorite holiday and he also had this meal for his birthday. In his honor this is what will be served. If anyone would like to bring a side dish or dessert; feel free to do so. No alcohol will be served given the reason that we are gathering. If you would like to BYOB, you are welcome to do so. 

RSVP to Kevin at 720 252 7904 w/ # of guests TEXT pls

ASL interpreters will be in attendance so there will be no barriers to communicating our experiences and love for SPUD !