Heath Alan DelRatez, 49

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —Heath Alan DelRatez, 49 of North Adams, died suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center.  

Heath was born in North Adams, Massachusetts on June 23, 1975. A son to the late Thomas Lafontaine and the late Holley Ann (Collette) Mitchell. He attended schools in North Adams, graduating from Drury High School. At the time of his death, Heath was working at Air-Tite Holders. He was a life-long fan of the Boston Red Sox, an avid reader and loved anything to do with computers. Above all, Heath lived his life caring for and supporting others. This carried over into his passing with the most selfless of gifts, organ donation.  

Heath is survived by his brother Travis DelRatez and wife Bonnie of Lanesborough, his sister Jessica Bishop and husband Jeremy of North Adams,, Nephew Tristan Parson, and Nieces Kylie and Aubrey who were all the center of his world.  Heath also leaves behind a large family of loving aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was predeceased by his brother Lee DelRatez. 

Per Heath's wishes, a prayer service will be held privately for the immediate family.