David P. Wall, 64
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — David P. Wall, 64, of Kemp Avenue died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, of complications from chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Mr. Wall was a teacher and administrator at Drury High School for 30 years.
Born in Springfield on June 12, 1946, the son of Mortimer P. and Rita Marie Tourangeau Wall, he graduated from Cathedral High School there in 1964 and, after attending American International College, earned his bachelor's degree from the what was then North Adams State College in 1972. He earned his master of business administration from Anna Maria College in 1988.
A military veteran, he was stationed in South Korea from 1968 to 1970 while in the Army and was on standby reserve from 1970 to 1974. From 1975 to 1995, he served in the Massachusetts National Guard with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 104th Infantry in North Adams, then with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry Division in Springfield for 10 years as a first sergeant.
Mr. Wall taught history and social studies at Drury High School from 1974 until 1998, when he became dean of students until his retirement in 2005. He began his teaching career at the former St. Joseph's High School from 1972 until it closed in 1974.
His coaching career began at North Adams State College as an assistant men's basketball and cross country coach. He also coached cross country at St. Joseph's and was freshmen assistant boys' basketball, assistant girls' basketball and softball coach at Drury. For many years, he worked at Whitney's Beverage Shop and umpired college and high school softball games. After retiring, he relaxed at his home in North Adams and in Westerly, R.I.
He and is wife, Kathleen, were married on Aug. 12, 1978.
Besides his wife, he leaves two sons, David M. Wall of Adams and Michael P. Wall of North Adams; two sisters, Patricia A. Young of Westerly and Catherine M. Roberts of Ludlow; a brother, James W. Wall of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and nieces and nephews.
On behalf of Mr. Wall, his family wished to thank Drs. Kaegi, Rosenthal, Aucoin, Santilli, their staff and associates, for their kind compassionate care during his long illness: "We are eternity grateful to every single person at Berkshire Medical Center, North Adams Regional Hospital, VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire and the North Adams Ambulance Association who touched our lives over these many years."
FUNERAL NOTICE — Funeral services for Mr. Wall will take place Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 10:15 from Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, North Adams. A private burial will take place at a later date at the family plot in St. Michael's Cemetery, Springfield. Calling hours will take place Monday, Nov. 8, from 4 to 7 at the funeral home, 521 West Main St., North Adams, MA 01247.