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Richard A. "Brooksy" Brooks, 72

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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Brooksy never smiled but always made me laugh. I'll miss you
from: Karyn Krzeminskion: 03-01-2024
Prayers are with you. RIP Brooksy.
from: Heather Ellsworth on: 02-28-2024
Deeply saddened to read of Ricky's passing. To his Family members, my heartfelt condolence and prayers. To his son and friends, Rick lived a life few could be the architect of. It was what we loved about him. Someone earlier said he was a "kind, gentle, man..." and at his core he certainly was! If he was your friend, he was your friend forever...that's how Brooksy should be remembered. So my friend, sleep gently, sleep peacefully, the struggles are over for you... G_d speed!
from: Steve Heelanon: 02-27-2024
RIP Brooksy ! Had many good times and loads of laughs. Hard to believe but he did it his way. That's Brooksy ! Condolences to all that loved him.
from: Markacahoon@gmail.comon: 02-26-2024
So sad to hear of Brooksy’s passing. He was an icon and will be missed… keeping you all in my thoughts ~
from: Cheryl Casperson Lefaveon: 02-26-2024
RIP Brooksy, I haven't seen you in nearly 40 years but you were one of a kind that is unforgettable. Luanne and I still laugh about a party at my house where 2 guys were struggling putting up the volleyball net. You watched awhile, muttered useless college a...holes, went over, said out of my way we did this all the time at Walpole. It was up in 5 minutes.
from: David Spooneron: 02-26-2024
Kenny and family.. so very sorry for the loss of your brother. May he rest in peace.
from: Wendy (Formhals) LHeureuxon: 02-26-2024
Deb, so sorry for you loss. Prayers are with you and your family
from: Darlene Churchon: 02-26-2024
My condolences to you Bobby for the loss of your dad and to Kenny, Debbie, Denise and Keith for the loss of your brother. He was well known and friends with many. Definitely one of a kind. May he Rest in peace.
from: Deb Jones on: 02-25-2024
Deb, So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Thoughts are with you and your family.
from: Melinda Kirbyon: 02-25-2024
I’m am so sorry for the passing of Rick. He was well known by almost everyone! I remember so many good times we had, way back in the day. He will be missed.
I offer my deepest condolences to Robert and the rest of the Brooks family.
from: Brenda Georgeon: 02-25-2024
Please accept my sincere and heartfelt condolences.
from: JOHN GIFFORDon: 02-24-2024
Bobby, So sorry for the loss of you Dad. May he RIP. Love, Paula
from: on: 02-24-2024
Family of Richard, I am so sorry for your loss of Richard. May you all be blessed throughout this most difficult time of sorrow. May he rest in peace!
from: Tim Therrienon: 02-24-2024
He was a gentle kind man, My condolences to the family.
from: Tom Ostranderon: 02-23-2024
So sorry to hear about Rick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all his siblings and family.
from: Don & Sue Hartmanon: 02-23-2024

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