Daniel Pierce Trager

Daniel Pierce Trager

Daniel Trager Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 7, 2008.
Daniel Pierce Trager, 59, passed away Sunday Oct. 5, 2008 with family and friends at his side after a short battle with lung cancer. Born Nov. 5, 1948 in Flushing, NY, son of John and Natalie Bicknell Trager, he graduated from Wahconah Regional High School in 1966. His greatest joy was his children and grandchildren. He was well known for his basketball, golf, and billiard skills. He worked for Western Mass Electric Company then moved to Fairfield County,CT. He spent 28 years as an independent contractor and worked for Stephen C. Gidley as head carpenter. He dedicated his life to supporting members of Alcoholics Anonymous, including running the book keeping for Alive Again Program.

He leaves his daughter Stephanie Trager of Dalton, three sons and spouses Christopher and Vicki and Jeremy and Colleen, of Dalton, and Eric Trager and Dulcie of Red Lodge, MT. Besides his 8 grandchildren, he leaves his brother Thomas Trager of Port Charlotte, FL, and his sister Marcia Trager of Pittsfield.

Calling hours will be held at DERY-FOLEY FUNERAL HOME 890 East Main. St. Dalton, MA, 4-7PM, Wed Oct 8, 2008.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous, in care of the funeral home.

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November 4, 2008

Jeremy T posted to the memorial.

October 12, 2008

Jim Hall posted to the memorial.

October 7, 2008

Jennifer Pafenbach Lander posted to the memorial.

Jeremy T

November 4, 2008

Thank you all for your greatful comments of a great man, friend, dad, and supportive person that he was. He is and will always be remembered and missed by many.

Jim Hall

October 12, 2008

Chris,
I was saddened to learn of your dads passing. It brought back many memories of life in Dalton. I hope you can share his memory with your siblings and your familys. So sorry,

Jennifer Pafenbach Lander

October 7, 2008

Jeremy,

I am deeply sorry for the loss of your father. I understand what it is like to have lost a father too early to cancer. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.

Don + Marie Cripps

October 7, 2008

Dear Family of Danny;

My deepest sympathy for the loss of Dan. My wife and I also went to school with Dan. I met up with him again in our later years through the rooms of AA. He was a very fine man and a wonderful example to many. I wish for you all, to find the strength to live on knowing that he will always be with you in your hearts. May God bless each of you.

Dan Schilling

October 7, 2008

Jeremy & Colleen,

Dan will be missed by all that new him, he was a dynamic person. May the prayers of your family and friends give you comfort during this time of loss. You are all in our thoughts.

Dan, Sandy, Annabella, Chris, Abby, Elise, & Chloe

Sherrie Sprague

October 7, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Kathleen Lewis

October 7, 2008

Jeremy & Colleen...

We're so sorry for your loss. Dan was a great guy and we know how deeply you'll miss him. Please know that you and your beautiful girls are in our prayers.

All our love,
Kathy, Brian, Brendan, Bridget & Eric

Lisa & Dennis Maston

October 7, 2008

Jeremy & Colleen,

Sorry to hear about your dad.May the love of your family and friends help you through this sad time

Peter & Mary Blake

October 7, 2008

Jeremy & Colleen, so very sorry to hear about your loss. We went to school with him and he was a great person. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.

TOM

October 7, 2008

FOR DAN'S FAMILY;
I AM SADDENED BY YOUR LOSS. HE WAS AN EXTREMELY FINE GENTLEMAN.
TOM FROM RCU

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