Mr. William "Billy" Gage

October 16, 1947 - April 30, 2012

William (Billy) Gage, 64, let go of this life and peacefully passed to a higher plain on April 30th at his home. Born in Great Barrington, October 16th, 1947, the son of Niles and Josephine Morandi Gage, he attended local schools and was a graduate of Mount Everett High School where he excelled in sports, especially gymnastics. Bill was an electrical contractor by trade but his creative spirit knew no bounds he built a tri-maran and sailed the sea, he was a musician and played songs to fill your heart and feet to dance, he made beautiful jewelry. He freely gave of his intelligence and talents. He was an advocate for people with addictions believing that they be treated with compassion and understanding. Bill and Jasmine were married on June 17th, 1990, at their home which Bill built. Bill is survived by his wife Jasmine; his son Jeremy Gage of North Egremont; his daughter Joanna Gage of Sheffield; his brother Thomas of South Egremont, three sisters, Carol Gage of Great Barrington, Jane Gage of Arizona, and Susan Gage Russell of Oakland, Calif.; his grandchildren Andrew, Brandon, and Gianna; and many nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE: A service of remembrance celebrating the life of William Gage will be held on June 3rd at 2 p.m. at the Great Barrington VFW. For those who would like to make a contribution to Bill's memory, please donate to Hospice Care in the Berkshires through ROCHE FUNERAL HOME, 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240. Bill was a great guy he loved so easily and was loved by so many we are all better for having him in our lives.. Bill said, "I will live until I die"