Mark Edward Feder , 67, of North Adams passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at his home. He was born on December 3, 1949 to Ida (Baskin) Feder and Joseph Feder. He attended schools in North Adams and graduated from Drury High School in 1968. He was a 1972 graduate of Berkshire Community College. Mark worked in the auto parts business for nearly 50 years; as a former owner of Adams Auto and most recently at Fisher Auto in North Adams. Mark was very active in the community as a member of the Berkshire Lodge of Masons for over 25 years serving as District Deputy Grand Master of the 30th Masonic District from 2013-2015. Mark also served as Worshipful Master of the Lodge multiple times. He was a recipient of the Joseph P. Warren Medal. Through the Lodge, he was involved in The Fall Run, The Aggie Fair, Adams Outdoorsmen for Youth Club Activities, The Steven Ferrara Golf Tournament, among many others. Mark was also an active member of The Berkshire Shrine Club, a unit of the Melha Temple for many years, serving as Treasurer and Parade Captain. He rode his go-cart in parades throughout Western Mass for many years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite body of Masons. He was also involved with the Adams Lodge of Elks, the North Adams Eagles and the Greylock Community Club.
Mark is survived by three children; Rebecca Sawyer and her husband Travis of Lanesborough, Joel Feder and his wife Darcy of North Adams, and Nathan Feder of North Adams and their mother Sandra Rivard Feder also of North Adams. He also leaves a brother Edward Feder of Chicago, IL. He leaves his six grandchildren, Emily Feder, Glen and Mason Field, and Kolby, Zack and Julia Sawyer, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and his brother Richard Klein.
Mark was happiest spending time with his grandchildren, serving and helping others in any way he could. His loss will be felt greatly throughout Berkshire County from his Lodge brothers to the automotive community and beyond.
FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Mark Feder will be Friday March 10, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Congregation Beth Israel, 53 Lois St. North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery in Clarksburg. Calling hours at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA are Thursday from 4-7 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Berkshire Lodge of Masons in Adams in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.