Donald C. Sugarman, 75, loving husband and devoted father, was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer and passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2022, following treatment for a pulmonary embolism.
He was born February 17, 1947 in Meriden, CT to Lester and Ruth (Kalman) Sugarman. He attended Meriden Public Schools, graduated from Tufts University in 1969, and received his Masters from Union College.
He had resided in Pittsfield, MA since 1974, employed for many years by General Electric and later retired from General Dynamics.
He enjoyed long walks at Onota Lake with his wife and college love Phoebe, spending time with his sons. He was like a second father to his sons' close friends and was one of the kindest humans we all have known.
He frequently cried listening to beautiful music and loved summer drives in the Berkshires in the family convertible, as well as sailing, kayaking, playing guitar, trips to the beach, good food, and was a constant comedian, making jokes until the very end. We will all carry on his puns.
He would fix anything for everyone and was always generous, compassionate, and ready to help others. In recent years he devoted much of his time to helping families transition through the death of their loved ones at the Knesset Israel Synagogue and he will be buried in the cemetery he loved and cared for, running his last funeral there just a few weeks ago.
We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives. He is irreplaceable and will be missed by many.
He was born February 17, 1947 in Meriden, CT to Lester and Ruth (Kalman) Sugarman. He attended Meriden Public Schools, graduated from Tufts University in 1969, and received his Masters from Union College.
He had resided in Pittsfield, MA since 1974, employed for many years by General Electric and later retired from General Dynamics.
He enjoyed long walks at Onota Lake with his wife and college love Phoebe, spending time with his sons. He was like a second father to his sons' close friends and was one of the kindest humans we all have known.
He frequently cried listening to beautiful music and loved summer drives in the Berkshires in the family convertible, as well as sailing, kayaking, playing guitar, trips to the beach, good food, and was a constant comedian, making jokes until the very end. We will all carry on his puns.
He would fix anything for everyone and was always generous, compassionate, and ready to help others. In recent years he devoted much of his time to helping families transition through the death of their loved ones at the Knesset Israel Synagogue and he will be buried in the cemetery he loved and cared for, running his last funeral there just a few weeks ago.
We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives. He is irreplaceable and will be missed by many.
Donald C. Sugarman, 75, loving husband and devoted father, was undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer and passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2022, following treatment for a pulmonary embolism.
He was born February 17, 1947 in Meriden, CT to Lester and Ruth (Kalman) Sugarman. He attended Meriden Public Schools, graduated from Tufts University in 1969, and received his Masters from Union College.
He had resided in Pittsfield, MA since 1974, employed for many years by General Electric and later retired from General Dynamics.
He enjoyed long walks at Onota Lake with his wife and college love Phoebe, spending time with his sons. He was like a second father to his sons' close friends and was one of the kindest humans we all have known.
He frequently cried listening to beautiful music and loved summer drives in the Berkshires in the family convertible, as well as sailing, kayaking, playing guitar, trips to the beach, good food, and was a constant comedian, making jokes until the very end. We will all carry on his puns.
He would fix anything for everyone and was always generous, compassionate, and ready to help others. In recent years he devoted much of his time to helping families transition through the death of their loved ones at the Knesset Israel Synagogue and he will be buried in the cemetery he loved and cared for, running his last funeral there just a few weeks ago.
We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives. He is irreplaceable and will be missed by many.
He was born February 17, 1947 in Meriden, CT to Lester and Ruth (Kalman) Sugarman. He attended Meriden Public Schools, graduated from Tufts University in 1969, and received his Masters from Union College.
He had resided in Pittsfield, MA since 1974, employed for many years by General Electric and later retired from General Dynamics.
He enjoyed long walks at Onota Lake with his wife and college love Phoebe, spending time with his sons. He was like a second father to his sons' close friends and was one of the kindest humans we all have known.
He frequently cried listening to beautiful music and loved summer drives in the Berkshires in the family convertible, as well as sailing, kayaking, playing guitar, trips to the beach, good food, and was a constant comedian, making jokes until the very end. We will all carry on his puns.
He would fix anything for everyone and was always generous, compassionate, and ready to help others. In recent years he devoted much of his time to helping families transition through the death of their loved ones at the Knesset Israel Synagogue and he will be buried in the cemetery he loved and cared for, running his last funeral there just a few weeks ago.
We are forever grateful for his presence in our lives. He is irreplaceable and will be missed by many.
