Nathan Anthony Gadsden, the first born child of Mr. Nathan Gadsden, Sr. and Mrs. Vivian Gadsden, was born in Berkeley County, South Carolina on December 17, 1961. Nathan came to New York as a young child and was educated in the New York City Public School System. He later graduated from Arts and Design High School. Nathan, who was also known as "Anthony" by loved ones, later enrolled in Job Corps Center at Breckinridge and received his certificate on June 10, 1980. He also received his security license and worked with various stores and construction sites. Nathan attended St. John's Pentecostal Church in Harlem, located at 132nd Lenox Avenue. He was raised in a Christina home and gave services each Sunday to God. He later went on to pursue other career choices and had various employment opportunities. He enjoyed working with people and around the community. Nathan, most of all enjoyed his position as a Security Officer. He also had a natural gift from God of drawing and painting that often expressed his passion for art. When he was home alone, he drew biblical pictures. He had a few hobbies such as taking long walks, shopping for clothes and playing pool. He also won a few trophies for playing pool in his youthful days. His personality was warm, quiet, caring and charismatic. He loved doing things independent and was also very nurturing with the needs of his family. Nathan loved to go shopping for unique styles that defined his character. Although he did not have a spouse or children, he loved his nephews and niece just like he would, his own children. Sadly to say, on the night of September 15, 2013, Nathan's life succumbed due to his illness. He never gave up his hope of getting better, not did he lose his faith that God could heal him. He remained calm and steadfast until the end. He gave his life and soul to God shortly before his demise, which was the greatest decision made by him. We know he is gone from our view, but he will always be in our hearts. His life was full of love and support from his family. Nathan loved life and tried to embrace every moment possible. Today we celebrate his life and death but God rejoices with his presence. Nathan is survived by his parents, Nathan and Vivian Gadsden; one brother, Pastor Wenzell Dan Gadsden of Tokyo, Japan; three sisters, Adonica Diane Gadsden of Atlanta, GA, Martha Myers Smith of Bloomsfield, NJ and Tanya Juanita Gadsden-Punter of Bronx, NY; one sister-in-law, Carol Diane Gadsden of Tokyo, Japan; one brother-in-law, Cleveland McNeil Punter of Bronx, NY; three nephews, Mikeece J. Gadsden, Marcel J. Gadsden and Montrese J. Gadsden all of Tokyo, Japan; one niece, Laurina L. Punter of Bronx, NY; seven aunts, Ineatha Wilson, Francis Richardson and Hattie Nicholas all of New York, Nellie Wright of South Carolina, Missouri Nesbitt of Charleston, SC, Louise Middleton of Columbia, SC and Ida Dukes of Bronx, NY; two uncles, Wilbert Nesbitt of Charleston, SC and Lavern Dukes of Bronx, NY; his godsister, Natalie Shaw; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. To view his completed arrangements, please click on the 'SERVICE SCHEDULE'. To leave a memorial message for the family, please click on 'SIGN GUESTBOOK'. Thank you!