David P. Wall 1946 - 2010 NORTH ADAMS - David P. Wall of North Adams passed away on November 5, 2010 of complications from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Born on June 12, 1946 in Springfield, Massachusetts, David was the beloved son of the late Mortimer P. Wall and Rita Marie Tourangeau Wall. David graduated from Cathedral High School in 1964. After attending American International College, he received his bachelors degree from North Adams State College in 1972 and a master of business administration from Anna Maria College in 1988. David proudly served over 24 years in the military. While in the US Army, he was stationed in Korea from 1968-1970 and a standby reserve from 1970-1974. From 1975 - 1995, he served in the Massachusetts National Guard with Company A 2D BN 104th Infantry, North Adams, followed by ten years as 1SG with HHC 3D BN 26th Infantry Division in Springfield, Massachusetts. His career as an educator began in 1972, when he began teaching at St. Joseph Regional High School in North Adams until their closing in 1974. From 1974 - 2005 he worked for the North Adams Public Schools where he taught History and Social Studies until becoming the Dean of Students in 1998. David's 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 High School, freshmen assistant boys basketball, assistant girls basketball and softball coach at Drury High School. For many years, he worked at Whitneys Beverage Shop and umpired college and high school softball games. In 2005, he was able to enjoy a well deserved retirement relaxing at his beloved home in North Adams and Westerly, Rhode Island. David leaves his beloved wife, Kathleen whom he married on August 12, 1978 and his cherished children, David M. Wall of Adams and Michael P. Wall of North Adams. He is also survived by his sisters Patricia A. Young of Westerly, Rhode Island and Catherine M. Roberts of Ludlow, Massachusetts and brother James W. Wall of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, along with many special nieces and nephews. On behalf of David, his entire family wishes to thank you Doctors Kaegi, Rosenthal, Aucoin, Santilli, their staff and associates, for their kind compassionate care during David's long illness. We are eternity grateful to every single person at Berkshire Medical Center, North Adams Regional Hospital, Berkshire VNA and the North Adams Ambulance Association who touched our lives over these many years. Calling hours are Monday, November 8th from 4-7 at the Flynn & Dagnoli West Chapels on West Main Street in North Adams. The funeral will be held from the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home West Chapels on Tuesday November 9, 2010 followed by a Liturgy of Christian Mass at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church in North Adams at 11:00am. A Private Burial will take place at a later date in the family plot at St Michael's cemetery in Springfield, Massachusetts.