Richard A. "Brooksy" Brooks, 72
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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Richard Alan “Brooksy” Brooks, 72 of North Adams died on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Berkshire Medical Center. Richard was born on April 19, 1951 in North Adams a son of the late Robert Clarence Brooks and Sybil Mahar Brooks DeGray.
Richard attended St. Joseph’s School and C.H. McCann Technical School, graduating with the class of 1969. He served a 6 year term with the Adams, MA unit of the National Guard. Brooksy belonged to the labor union and worked in various union jobs including, J.A. Jones Co (Bear Swamp), Oakland Enterprise Inc, Griswold, North Adams Chimney Sweep Co. (Collins).
Richard is survived by his son, Robert Brooks (Jennifer) of Nazareth, PA, grandchildren, Keith Brooks (Alyssa), Austin Brooks of Bath, PA, Hunter Werkheiser of Nazareth, PA, Mason Werkheiser of Cannon Airforce Base, Clovis, New Mexico; and great granddaughter, Ellianna Brooks of Nazareth, PA. He also leaves his siblings, Kenneth Brooks of North Adams, Debra Righi (James) of Stamford, VT, Denise Dion (Robert) of Readsboro, VT and Keith Brooks (Debra Grant) of North Adams, MA, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A graveside service to celebrate the life of Richard “Brooksy” Brooks will be on Friday, March 1, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Southview Cemetery. Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, CENTRAL CHAPEL 74 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 is in charge of arrangements. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
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