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Dermot Sporbert Obituary
He was a graduate of Pittsfield High School and Berkshire Community College.
Mr. Sporbert was a Navy Seabee Veteran and enlisted right out of High School he went to Vietnam finished his tour of duty and re-enlisted again. When he safely came back home uninjured he began working for the Ford Company here in Pittsfield as a service manager. Later years he became a Police Officer for the City of Pittsfield until he retired! To continue his service of caring for people as a social worker was an Ombudsman for some of the local nursing homes until he retired from there. In everything he chose to do he took great pride in and always helping someone.
Dermot was member of the Pittsfield VFW and American Legion and spending a great deal of time volunteering for both! He was true American who believed in this Country and was willing to go the distance.
He is survived by his sister Fiona Kinnas and husband Tom of Dalton MA; His brother, Desmond and wife Wanda (Elsperger) Sporbert of Thompson, ND, and Kurt and Ginny (MacDonald) Rever of Derry NH.
He was estranged from his three children.
He was predeceased by his brother Lauri H. Sporbert in 1988. He leaves many nieces and nephews!
FUNERAL NOTICE: Gravesides services will be held Friday, December 1, 2023 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial Donations May be payable to Elder Services and mailed to Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St. Pittsfield MA 01201
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Dawn RAYMOND
April 6, 2025
He was a great caring person
Carol & Dale Newberry
January 1, 2024
Derm may you Rest in Peace, Godspeed.
Sending our heart felt sympathies to all of Derm's family.
He was a wonderful man.
Carol & Dale Newberry
Kimberly Sporbert
January 1, 2024
Kimberly Sporbert
January 1, 2024
Kimberly Sporbert
December 31, 2023
30 years of parenting our beautiful daughter will be your forever legacy.
BeckyKnox
November 30, 2023
Dear Brianna,
I am so very sorry about your Dad´s passing. He was so very proud of you, sharing with us each accomplishment at different stages of your life, beginning with your learning to swim in our pool. As you know your Dad was close friends with my Mike. He was so good to Mike when he got sick.
Your Dad encouraged me to become an ombudsman for Elder Services where he worked and I am thankful for that experience.
Sending prayers for peace and comfort. God bless.
Michelle O´Brien
November 29, 2023
Brianna I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. I hope that you will soon have more smiles than tears when you think back on the memories of the years you spent together while you were growing up. Hugs and prayers to you, Mike, little Henry, Kim and family.
Jim & Terry Boland
November 29, 2023
Fiona and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Diane Williams
November 29, 2023
I met Dermot a few weeks ago and would very much like to meet the family I may be late for the funeral on the first of December He was a dear man we had tea together I am so sorry for your lost and i will keep you all in my prayers
Dolores Levesque
November 28, 2023
My condolences to your family. My late husband Robert Levesque were very good friends He will truly be missed. My god bless you
Dolores Levesque
Pat Barnini Rivers
November 28, 2023
With deepest sympathy on the passing of Derm.
Linda Silbor
November 28, 2023
Another angel has been called home as his work here on earth has been completed. Growing up as friends & next door neighbors on Cecelia Terrace with Derry, Lauri, Desi & Fiona Sporbert was such a special privilege & one I will always hold close to my heart. Later on in life when my Mom resided at Providence Court´s Independent Living she knew Derry would always be there for her if she ever needed anything & he was on many occasions. This gave my family comfort knowing my Mom had that sense of security because of Derry´s loving heart. He will be missed by so many. Thank you Derry for serving your country & fellow citizens throughout your life. Rest in Peace.
John A. Bernardo Esq
November 28, 2023
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Elder Services of Berkshire County, Inc.
November 28, 2023
Elder Services is sorry to learn of Dermot's passing. We are grateful for his service and extend our sincerest sympathy to his family and friends.
Margaret Borden
November 28, 2023
My heart goes out to Fiona,Desi,and all.of the family Derm he was a greatperson ,caring of everyone I know the family very well, my heart goes out to all of them RIP my friend your pain and suffering is now over
Sequiluta LoneWolf
November 28, 2023
In prayerful sympathy. My spirit weeps with the loss of a GREAT person who lived his life protecting and helping others. I have MANY wonderful memories of his life on earth. He lived his life serving the LORD rather than man. Thank you for your service Derry! Rest in peace, for the LORD loves YOU. I am glad that you are home safe my dear friend. Thanks for the memories. Luta
Judy Ross
November 28, 2023
I knew Derry when he was married to my cousin Jane. He always was pleasant when dealing with my mom, dad, brother, and me. After he and my cousin divorced, my family lost track of him until my brother went into a nursing home. Derry became his ombudsman and spent time both helping him with his care and passing the time just talking with him. I know my brother thought of him as a good friend...
Hank Frydel
November 28, 2023
Rest in Peace, fellow Nam Vet!
In Sympathy.
Hank Frydel
Beth Mathis Torrey
November 28, 2023
It was a pleasure working with Dermot and his kindness to all will be remembered. May he rest in peace.
Debbie Corseri Cobb
November 28, 2023
My sincere condolences to Fiona, Desi, Kurt and the entire family.
I hold many memories of Derry and my other family growing up.
Dolores (Goodno)Mangano
November 28, 2023
Dear Fiona and family, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Shirley
November 28, 2023
Derm, my dear friend. We were friends for over 40 yrs. I met Derm when he was on the police force & I worked for the American Heart Association.
He visited me several times after I moved to ME.
He marched to his own drum & that´s ok. I´ll miss you.
Shirley(Scarafoni)Deschenes
Kennebunk, ME
My deepest condolences to the family.
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