Derek Bagge
1976 – 2016
Derek Bagge was born on August 29, 1976, in Springfield, Massachusetts, and passed away on April 19, 2016, in Feeding Hills, Massachusetts. He moved to Suffield, Connecticut in 1980, where he was educated in the local school system and graduated from Suffield High School in 1994. During his school years, Derek was involved in various sports, including little league baseball, soccer, and hockey, before he discovered his passion for music and began playing the guitar. He played with several bands from his high school days until his early thirties, showcasing his musical talents.
Beyond music, Derek had a zest for adventurous activities, enjoying everything from dirt biking, riding Harleys, to snowmobiling, and he occasionally engaged in skydiving. He lived life to the fullest, embodying a spirit of adventure and enjoyment. At the age of 19, Derek started his own business, Green Mountain Landscaping, in Suffield, which he ran for 20 years, indicating his entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to his work.
Derek was predeceased by his mother, Sandra Bagge-Roberts, in 2002. He is survived by his father, Carl Bagge, and his sister, Angelina Gambaro, along with step-siblings and extended family. His funeral service was held on April 23, 2016, at the Nicholson & Carmon Funeral Home in Suffield, with burial following at Gates of Heaven Cemetery in Springfield. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice were suggested in his memory. Derek Bagge’s life was marked by his love for music, adventure, and his commitment to his community through his business.
