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Eric J. Sprague

1971 - 2025

Eric J. Sprague obituary, 1971-2025, Pittsfield, MA

BORN

1971

DIED

2025

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Dery Funeral Home

54 Bradford Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Eric Sprague Obituary

Eric James Sprague, 54 of Stephentown, NY, formerly of Pittsfield, MA, passed away August 16, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital, from Acute Myeloid Leukemia.

Eric is survived by his wife, Heather Sprague and her son Damien of Stephentown, NY; his father and stepmother, Neil and Kathy Sprague of Dalton; his mother, Judith Mullett of Pittsfield; his daughters Marisa and Maddie and two grandchildren.

He also leaves his siblings, Neil Sprague, Jr., (Kim), Debra Ferreira (Eddie), Kala Adams (Shane), and Cary Giguere (Kristin). As well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to the American Cancer Society in care of Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, MA 01201.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Aug. 21, 2025.

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maureen a maxon

Earlier today

My deepest sympathy. I did not know Eric. but age 54 is too soon to lose a loved one. May you be comforted by friends in these difficult days ahead.

Steve Haile

Yesterday

My condolences to the Sprague family, May Eric R.I.P

Kathleen Winters

Yesterday

Neil & Kathy,
I am so sorry to hear of Eric´s passing. I will always remember him with a smile and his face. Pretty silly when he was younger. My deepest condolences.
With love,
Kathy Winters

Christine

Yesterday

To the family & friends of Eric, he was an amazing friend to a lot of people, always lending an ear if you needed to talk!! He was well loved!! He will be greatly missed by many!! May he R.I.P

Kathy Houghtaling

Yesterday

Maddie, Marissa and family,
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept our sincere condolences.

Tim and Diane McDonough

Yesterday

He will be missed !!!!

joel ryan

Yesterday

God bless you Eric. You were a good friend in our school years. May your family find peace and comfort in their time of grieving.

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