Apr 28, 1961 — Oct 28, 2026
Jason L. Gage, 65, a lifelong Reading resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was married to Robin A. (Mowry) Gage.
Born in Winchester and raised in Reading, he was the son of the late Allen and Eva (Macrillo) Gage. Jason graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School in Wakefield and became one of the state’s youngest Master Plumbers at 19. He worked as a Journeyman Plumber for J.J. Loftus Company in Winchester for many years, then worked for Plumbers Local #12 in Boston for 25 years before retiring. Jason was a member of the Billerica Elks Lodge #2071. He enjoyed fishing, camping, a good meal, casino trips, and was an avid Boston Bruins fan. Most of all, Jason loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife of almost 40 years, Robin, Jason is survived by his beloved children: one son, Jason Gage, Jr., and his wife, Maria of North Andover, and two daughters, Catherine and Allison Gage, both of Reading. He was the adored and cherished “Grampy” of Gianna, Jason III, and Gabriella Gage. Jason was the brother of Keith Gage and his late wife, Wendy of Freedom, NH; Jamie Starr of Billerica; Jeff Gage and his wife, Laurie of Bow, NH; and the brother-in-law of Marylou Gage of Gardner. He was predeceased by his siblings: Ellen Drew, Allen Gage, Jr., Roy Gage, and Tanya Dewey and her late husband, Ed. Jason is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends, including his lifelong best friend, Brian Patalano.
Visiting hours will be at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (cor. of Woburn St.) Reading on Wednesday, November 4, from 4:00-7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 5, at 11:00 am, with visitation from 10:00-11:00 am. The burial will be at Charles Lawn Cemetery in Reading. You may make contributions in Jason’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org/memorial). For directions and the online guestbook, visit www.douglassfuneralhome.com
