Kevin M. Doolan, 71, passed away June 19, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA after a two-year battle with heart failure.

He was born June 21, 1953 in Pittsfield, the son of Elthea (Cummings) and Michael C. Doolan. He attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1971 where he was a member of the National Honor Society and the varsity football team.

He was widely known for being a talented musician on both guitar and drums. He played in many bands in his career starting at the age of 13.

Besides his parents he was predeceased by his older sister Maureen (Theriault) Doolan.

He leaves behind his brother, Michael J. Doolan (Marcia), his niece Kelly Downing (Josh) and their two boys, his nephews, Pierre Theriault and Michael W. Doolan (Stephanie) and their four girls.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours will be Friday, July 25, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to BCARC in care of the funeral home.

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jul. 19, 2025.

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Bob and Donna DuCharme

July 27, 2025

I played with Kevin in 1986 when were in the group "PARADISE" we played some music and had a lot of laughs. I was always amazed at his musical talents and his sense of humor. We remained good friends through the years. We would talk and visit often. He would send Birthday and Holiday cards to my Wife and I every year, always very entertaining. A great musician and even greater friend. We will miss you. Rest in peace "MR D."

Howard Hamm

July 25, 2025

I met Kevin when I joined the band The Haze in 1967. I have admired his musical talent, his iron will and his witty humor ever since. He was a good friend to me and I made sure I was a good friend to him. I will remember him in the best of ways, as will all the friends, family, and musicians who came together today to honor him. So run that race Kev. Climb that mountain.

Bob and Lisa Tetlow

July 24, 2025

To Mike and Marcia,
We are so very sorry to hear of Kevin´s passing. Our sincere sympathy, prayers and condolences to you and your family.
Bob and Lisa Tetlow

michael Latini

July 24, 2025

Michael and family,

Sorry to hear about Kevin's passing. He was a good friend for 60 years. Kevin always greeted me with his wonderful smile no matter how long it had been since we saw each other. He will be deeply missed by all those whose path he crossed. RIP Kevin.

Dave Healey

July 23, 2025

I played with Kevin for one year and a day with "Paradise"..Bob Ducharme, Craig Mancivilano & myself. He was deep into Doobies, Huey Lewis, Billy Ocean & Christopher Cross and definitely, the Beatles. He was a real taskmaster..especially on harmonies. I worked with him on tunes at my place and he always had "Rolo's" on him. He is missed by many. Condolences and prayers offered.

Mark papas

July 22, 2025

Hearing Kevin play drums at PHS assemblies inspired me to take up drums. I was amazed at his level of chops and was surprised to hear years later while working opposite him at Eastover Resort in Lenox that he was self taught by listening to drum corps. Always knew him as a warm and generous person always ready come to your assistance. A loss to us all. Mark Papas

Mike McAvoy

July 21, 2025

I really miss Kevin. We were very close growing up. We were in our first bands together and spent several years in the Haze. As kids. we would stay over at each other's house and have the times of our lives. He had such a great sense of humor and was a kind and caring person. Kevin made a really nice toybox for our daughter in the mid 80's. We never asked for one. He just made it out of the kindness of his heart. He was always doing thiings like that.

It's so hard to believe that he's gone, but we will see each other again at some point. I was so blessed to have him in my life. Rest in peace, my friend.

Pat Torra

July 21, 2025

Kevin and I grew up together, he spent so much time at our home he was family. We were band mates together, even at the young age of 13 he taught us so much. I was always in awe of him when he sat behind the drums. The stories of things we did together never got old. Aside from his musical talents, which were unmatched, he was a phenomenal human being. He touched everyone´s life with his smile and unending sense of humor. I was so blessed to be a part of his life, he will be greatly missed.

royal hartigan

July 21, 2025

i knew kevin from playing in the union break musical group led by guitarist dave huxtable at eastover resort in lenox, mass. a number of years ago. kevin was an excellent musician and also knew a lot about amplifying instruments with specific microphones, which we used on the drum set i played.

i send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

in spirit and music,

royal hartigan

Mary Lou

July 21, 2025

Farewell to an incredible musician, great voice, excellent guitar abilities.
I wish you peace!

Mary & Tony Blair

July 21, 2025

We were so sorry to learn of Kevin's passing. He was a dear friend. I went to school with him and Tony met him thru me. He had so many talents, a great personality and an amazing sense of humor. We will miss his many cards. God bless Kevin, rest in peace. M&T

Joseph Esposito

July 20, 2025

Kevin was younger than me but he was a nice kid so sorry Mike for your loss

Deb Flynn

July 20, 2025

Those smiling Irish eyes and that always welcoming hello.. he was a very good man as Dave used to say "he´d give you the shirt off his back"
miss you Kev

Gary Lagarce

July 20, 2025

very sorry for your loss. Remember Kevin well when he worked at Eastover. He was an excellent musician. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Betty Coussoule

July 20, 2025

I have had the pleasure of having Kevin as a dear friend for a long time..He was truly,simply the best,better then all the rest...May he rest in peace..I also will miss his cards with ...and the wheels on the bus go round and round.....

Joan H. Hashimoto

July 20, 2025

Kevin was a fun member of our neighborhood group of kids who grew up together on Holmes Road. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. The photo below from 2014 includes some members of the old "hood": Kevin, and Hank Packard in the back, front left Joan, two others, Nancy, Neil, and wife Josie Hourihan. (hopefully uploaded)

Jean Donlon

July 20, 2025

I first met Kevin at South Junior High and graduated from Pittsfield High with him. He had a wonderful sense of humor, an omnipresent smile, and some serious music talent. I didn't see him again until our 40th high school reunion. Because Kevin was not technologically interested, he sent cards instead of emails. His carefully hand-written correspondence proved that he hadn't lost his sense of humor! I'm so sorry to learn of his passing at such a young age. My condolences to Kevin's family and friends.

Neil Sklar

July 20, 2025

Although I haven't seen Kevin in years,we were classmates in Jr.High and at Pittsfield High.My deepest thoughts and prayers to the family and the close friends of Kevin.i will cherish the fond memories of our times spent together and may Kevin RIP.

Debbie Rusk

July 19, 2025

Went camping in Yosemite a couple of times. Climbed Yosemite and Half Dome. He loved coming to CA to climb Mt Whitney with only a bag of corn nuts. He loved his music. I will miss our chats and his "Billy Bob" Christmas letters.
He always made me laugh. He would always sign off his cards to me with...and the wheels on the bus go round and round...

Gwenn Preston

July 19, 2025

Kevin and I have been friends since South Jr. High. I have so many fond memories of Kevin as do my children who grew to know him from his many visits to California. His musical talents and his sense of humor were incredible! My sincerest condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed.

Fred Lantz

July 19, 2025

Very saddened to hear of Kevin's passing. I have very found memories of our high school years. My condolences to his family.

Dave Heilberg

July 19, 2025

Best amateur drummer I ever saw. No doubt Kevin sought Jimi Hendrix at the pearly gates.

Bob Daverin

July 19, 2025

May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Kevin will be in our prayers.
Bob Daverin and family

Steve Gomes

July 19, 2025

Saddened and shocked to read of Kevin´s passing. He was a friend going back to PHS days. A terrific guy and a talented musician, he will be missed. My deepest condolences and sympathy to Kevin´s family.

Paul Ellis-Graham

July 19, 2025

Dear Michael & Family:

I was deeply saddened by Kevin's death. He and I were close friends ever since junior high school.

We played cards together, rode in his Mustang together, and shared many stories (especially jokes) together.

He was a marvelous musician, having played a drum solo of Wipe Out at our 8th grade dance. We hired his band to play at our wedding reception in 1984.

We were able to remain close throughout his life. Mary and I send our love to you and yours as we remember all the joys he left us with. As we talked over the last two years, I know how much he suffered. He can now rest in peace.

Paul (Ellis-) Graham,
Marlboro, NY

Ricco DeLuca

July 19, 2025

I played little league against Kevin, he had one of the nastiest curveball I´ve ever had to hit. To be intimated by his mound presence is an understatement. R. I. P the man of many talents.

Ricco DeLuca

George Geer

July 19, 2025

I'm deeply sorry about Kevin's passing. I didn't even know he had not been well until getting a Facebook post last week. Kevin and I were not close friends. But he was a classmate and more significantly a football teammate. I also greatly admired his musical talents and especially on the drums. I remember the terrific drum riffs he would play at various school dances which got huge ovations when he was done. My sincerest condolences go out to Kevin's family and to all of my fellow classmates and teammates. George Geer

Annemarie Polan

July 19, 2025

Kevin is my cousin, and was the most talented musician I've ever known/heard. He had a great sense of humor! I didn't get to see him often, but when I did, we always had a great time! I will really miss him! He really was one of a kind....an amazing guy.

Lynn Katz Danzig

July 19, 2025

A great guy who will be
Missed.

Jim Stankiewicz

July 18, 2025

Kevin was a wonderful person; kind, honest, caring and VERY funny. As a bandmate for a few years, I was in awe of his musicianship on drums, guitar, vocals and arranging. I was truly fortunate to work with him sharing great music and many laughs.

Mike Frank

July 18, 2025

Kevin was a great drummer and a guitarist, I played with Kevin for several years in the Haze.
His talent was second to non........
Not to mention he his wit.
He will be missed and Loved by all that knew him...
Bless Kevin he will always be in my heart.

Bob Saydlowski

July 18, 2025

I´m so sorry to hear of Kevin´s passing. We played together in the house band at Eastover in the 1980s. Much good music and many, many laughs together. Ride like the wind, my brother in arms.

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