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Philip Sprague, 89
June 21, 2020
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Philip Joseph Sprague, 89, of North Adams, Mass., died, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, June 21, 2020, at his home.
He was born in North Adams, Mass., on January 17, 1931, a son of the late Gerald and Julia (LePak) Sprague. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated Drury High School. He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, earning the rank of corporal. He was stationed overseas for more than a year in France. After his discharge on April 23, 1955, he married the love of his life, the former Veronica Boschetti.
Mr. Sprague was employed at Sprague Electric for more than 44 years. He served in the Yankee Division of the National Guard. He was a member of the American Legion Post 125 in North Adams. He enjoyed staying active, golfing at the North Adams Country Club and bowling. Most treasured were his walks with his wife, Verne.
Survivors include his wife, Veronica; two sons, Mark Sprague and his former wife, Elena, of North Adams, and Daniel Sprague and his wife Pat of Florida; his granddaughter, Christa Sprague; and two sisters, Eleanor Dalton of Adams, Mass., and Katherine Kolis of North Adams.
He was predeceased by three brothers, Cyril, Paul and Edward Sprague; and a sister, Geraldine Tepple.
Funeral notice: A private burial will be held in the Southview Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Care of the Berkshires through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home Central Chapels, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
Verne, I'm shocked and so very sorry to hear of Phil's passing. I so looked forward to our talks whenever we ran into each other. I will always count you both among the most special people I've known. God bless. | from: Chris Wondoloski | on: 08-24-2020 |
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I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man who always had a smile on his face and was usually with his beautiful wife. He will be surely missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family | from: pat skorupski | on: 07-18-2020 |
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Rest in peace... Sending prayers for family and friends | from: Jean Vincent | on: 07-17-2020 |
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I am sorry for your loss, Elena, Mark, Christa, and Veronica, he will be missed. | from: Gina Capek | on: 07-16-2020 |
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Our sincerest condolences to Mrs. Sprague and the whole family. You both were an inspiration and model for true love! M | from: Barbara Wilson | on: 07-04-2020 |
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Verne I am very sorry for your loss and wish to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. | from: Barbara Reardon | on: 07-02-2020 |
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Our sincere condolences to Verne, Mark, Dan, Pat, Elena and Christi. It was quite a surprise to us to read of Phil's passing as he was so active right up to the end. We would always see Phil and Verne walking the neighborhoods of North Adams together.
Such a great loss of a wonderful man. He will be missed by all.
Sincerely,
Mike and Diane Pytko | from: Mike and Diane Pytko | on: 06-30-2020 |
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Verne, so sorry to hear about Phil. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Will always remember the good times at NACC. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.🙏
Kim | from: Kim Chapman | on: 06-30-2020 |
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I’m so very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful and loving man... always a smile with his love by his side... sending my hugs and prayers ~ | from: Cheryl Lefave | on: 06-30-2020 |
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Our sincerest condolences to the Sprague family.
Many memories of years golfing at NACC, and seeing he and Verne out on their walks, so enjoyed running into them! Always so happy, always with a smile when with Verne.
| from: Bill and Sheryl Morehouse | on: 06-27-2020 |
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Verne, we are so very sorry for your loss. Phil was such a wonderful man. Our sincerest sympathies are with you and your family. | from: Chris and Jeff Naughton | on: 06-27-2020 |
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I remember Phil's family on Murray Avenue when I was growing up, great family. Brother Paul was one of my best friends, growing up, Phil was like a father to both of us.
So sorry for your loss.
All the Lashers from Park Ave. | from: Kenny Lasher | on: 06-26-2020 |
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So sorry for your loss. I loved seeing Phil and Verne walking on the street. He was always cheerful and happy and brightened my day. Sending my love to Vern and the family. | from: Barb Sprague | on: 06-26-2020 |
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Sincere condolences to Vern and all the family. So sad to hear the news | from: Frances buckley | on: 06-26-2020 |
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Our deepest sympathy extended to Verne and family.
I remember Phil & Verne to be such kind people when I grew up on Murray Avenue. Even now many years later, seeing you both walking with such smiles on your faces - put a smile on my face too.
Tammy (Hurlbut) Wright | from: Tammy Wright | on: 06-25-2020 |
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Verne and family, I’m so sad to learn of Phil’s passing. He was a true gentleman, always with a smile on his face & ready to greet those he passed while walking with the love of his life, Verne whom he cared for with the ultimate level of kindness. He was a true inspiration of a caring, loving person. He will be missed.
Judy Nimmons
Retired secretary of St. Francis/St. Elizabeth churches. | from: Judy nimmons | on: 06-25-2020 |
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Dan, Pat and family I am extremely saddened to hear of Phil's passing. I've enjoyed many wonderful conversations and a drink or two with both of your parents. He was a dear sweet man whom I thought very highly of. RIP my friend. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. | from: Joe Beverly | on: 06-25-2020 |
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So sorry to hear about Phil. Such a great person. Love you Verne keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless | from: Dolly Trottier | on: 06-25-2020 |
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Verne and family. So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. We had some good times together when we were neighbors. He will be missed. Lou and Sheila Puricelli | from: Sheila Puricelli | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Sincere condolences Verne and family Phil will surely be missed by all. Thoughts and prayers ....hugs. !
| from: Jim Luczynski | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Our family is so sorry to hear about Phil! Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Please give hugs to Verne for us. Love to all. | from: The Harpin's | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Verne and family, our sincere sympathy in the passing of Phil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gwen & Woody Boillat
| from: Gwen Boillat | on: 06-24-2020 |
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My deepest sympathies to Verne and your family at this sad time. Phil was a great fellow, and I know you all will be comforted by your wonderful memories of better times.
Love and prayers,
Terry | from: Terry Taft | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Verne, Dan and Pat, Mark, Elena and Christi, please accept our sincere sympathy. Your dad/Grand dad was a class act. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love John and Carol Greenbush | from: Caol Greenbush | on: 06-24-2020 |
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sorry for your loss I rember seeing and and his wife usually walking around downtown and we always said goodmorning and asked how we each were I so sorry for your loss god bless you all
| from: William Sprowson | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Sprague family; Sorry for your loss. Phil was great person and I have known him since I was a child. Lived in the neighborhood. The Spragues have always been close friends.
| from: Paul Horbal | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Vern,my heart goes out to you! So sorry for your loss! I will keep you in my prayers!!! 🙏🙏 | from: Gigi Shaw | on: 06-24-2020 |
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I remember Phil's family on Murray Avenue when I was growing up there--great family | from: chip farley | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. I loved seeing Verne and Phil walking together so much love between them | from: Chris Howard | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Vern,my heart goes out to you! So sorry for your loss! I will keep you in my prayers!!! 🙏🙏 | from: Gigi Shaw | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Pat & Dan. I was so sorry to read that Phil passed. My thoughts and prayers are with Vern and your family during this extremely difficult time. | from: Cathy Bona | on: 06-24-2020 |
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I am so very sorry your loss. He was a true gentleman and will be greatly missed. | from: Jason M. LaForest | on: 06-24-2020 |
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Dan,Pat and. Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Phil’s passing. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers...
Love, Chrissy | from: Chris Milesi | on: 06-23-2020 |
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Vern Joan and I send our condolences. Phil was a true gentleman and friend. our prayers are with you. | from: edward Morandi | on: 06-23-2020 |
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