Burton A. Sage
Burton A. Sage
Adored Husband and Father
Loving grandfather and friend
To view livestream of service click here
Of Concord MA, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on March 18, 2023 with his family by his side.
Born in Boston on June 5, 1930, Burt was the son of Molly and Harry Sagansky. Raised in Brookline he often talked fondly of his wonderful days at Camp Brunonia, being a Trojan, and friendships which still endure today.
After Burt graduated from his beloved University of Michigan, he served in the Navy. Upon returning home, Burt graduated from Bentley College and passed the CPA exam with honors. He practiced accounting in Boston for over 50 years with impeccable integrity.
Burt possessed an incredible wit. Humor was his charm and grace that will endure in the hearts and minds of his loved ones forever. He was a life long learner, especially in accounting. At 92, he still took courses to keep up his license saying, “I worked too hard to get it and I am not giving it up so quickly.”
However, his main passion was sports, both as a participant and a spectator. He skied well into his 80’s and loved tennis and bicycling. He was also the ultimate Boston sports fan. A devoted season ticket holder for the Celtics and Patriots since 1971, Burt never missed a Patriots game or Super Bowl. He was a frequent visitor to Fenway Park with his dad growing up and at Michigan Stadium. It was more than a game; his greatest joy was spending time with his family at these events.
Above all, Burt was a family man. He treasured his home and loved his family and friends. He delighted in his grandchildren and loved listening to their stories and experiences. He leaves behind a legacy of love, loyalty and respect for others.
Burt is survived by his wife and best friend, Fredda (Kramer) of 59 years, treasured sons Mark (Judy)of New York City, and Brad (Juliana) of Larchmont, New York and his adored and cherished grandchildren, Jake, Alexa, Jamie and Emma. Burt is also survived by his dear and loving brothers, Robert Sage of Dedham (Phyllis) and Norman Sagansky of France., brothers-in law, Joel Kramer (Lucinda) of Hamden, CT , Arnold Kramer (Cheryl) of Easton Maryland and several nieces and nephews.
Burt was preceded in death by his grandson, Andrew Harrison Sage, his sister Marilyn Riseman and his step-mother Lee Sagansky.
He belonged to the Moses Michael Hays Lodge of Masons, the Mass Society of CPA’S and Temple Isaiah in Lexington, MA.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, March 22nd at 11 AM at Temple Isaiah in Lexington. Burial will follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Concord, MA.
Memorial observance will be at the Sage Residence, Wednesday 7-9 pm, Minyan at 7:30 pm, Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm, Minyan at 7:30 pm, and Friday 2-4 pm.
The family asks that donations in memory of Burt Sage made to his alma mater, The University of Michigan.
Gift and Records Administration
University of Michigan
3003 South State Street, Ste 8000
Ann Arbor, MI 48109