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December 5,
2016: In Memoriam:
Anthony Denova, `55:
Anthony V. De Nova, 85, Almond Street, died Monday
morning, Oct. 31, 2016, in the Extended Care
Facility of the Oneida Healthcare Center, where he
had been a patient for the past six weeks.
Born in Oneida, on June 27, 1931, he was a son of
Samuel and Josephine Cafalone De Nova. A lifelong
resident of Oneida, Tony was a graduate of Oneida
High School, Class of 1949, received his bachelor's
degree from Albany State University, and his
graduate degree from Colgate University, and served
with the United States Army from 1956 to 1958. He
married Dorothy Mett in St. Joseph's Church, Oneida
on Dec. 24, 2000. She died on Oct. 10, 2009.
For 28 years, Tony served with the Oneida City
Schools, first as a mathematics teacher and later as
a guidance counselor. He was a communicant of St.
Joseph's Church and a member of the church's Seniors
Group, the Oneida Elks Lodge No. 767 BPOE, the
Knights of Columbus, E. Bart Hanifin Council No. 473
and the New York State Retired Teachers Association.
Surviving are his stepdaughter and her husband,
Bridget and Nolan Atkins and their sons, Nathaniel,
Benjamin and Gabriel of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; his
sister, Ann Franklin of Jordan; and several nieces
and nephews. He was also predeceased by his sister,
Rose Lupica, his two brothers, Carl A. ""Kelly"" De
Nova and Peter F. De Nova, and his niece, Marianne
Lupica.
Funeral services will be
held 9:30 a.m., Saturday from the Campbell-Dean
Funeral Home, Inc., 260 Main St., Oneida and 10 a.m.
from St. Joseph's Church, where the Funeral Mass
will be celebrated by the Rev. Richard Kapral,
pastor. Interment will be made in St. Patrick's
Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home 4-7
p.m., Friday. Contributions, in his memory, may be
made to St. Joseph's Church Memorial Fund, 121 St.
Joseph's Place, Oneida, N.Y. 13421. To leave a
message of condolence, please visit
www.campbell-dean.com. CAMPBELL-DEAN
FUNERAL HOME, INC. Oneida. Published in The
Oneida Daily Dispatch on Nov. 3, 2016
November 29,
2016: In Memoriam:
Robert Lanni, `52:
Robert Patrick Lanni, age 86, passed away at his
home on November 24, 2016. Robert Lanni was a
professor of physics at SUNY Albany, from 1953 until
1992. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary
Anne Fitzgerald; and six children, Joseph, Mary
O'Williams (Leo, Deceased), Catherine Lanni-Cuprill
(Angel, Deceased), Thomas (Kathleen Leonard), James,
and Margaret (Dale Buskey Sr.). He is also survived
by four grandchildren, Leo O'Williams, Paloma
Cuprill, Dale Buskey Jr. and Christopher Buskey. At
his request, his body has been donated to the Albany
Medical Center Anatomical Gift Program. A memorial
Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the
Immaculate Conception, 125 Eagle St. Albany, on
Saturday, December 3, at 10 am. Relatives and
friends are invited to attend and visit with the
family at the cathedral after the Mass. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the
Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany NY
12208-1771, or to the charity of your choice .
Published in Albany Times Union from Nov. 29 to Nov.
30, 2016.
Fall Albany Luncheon, Tuesday October 4, 2016:
Seven Pottermen gathered for the Fall
luncheon. Attending: Bob Unholtz, `51; Claude
Palczak, `53; Paul Ward, `53; Jack Higham, `57; Dick
Fairbank, `66; Doug Davis, `69; Dave Wheeler, `71.
See Luncheon Pictures in the Photo Gallery, Albany
Luncheons Album.
Edward Liston, `57:
Edward J. Liston
of Brunswick, Maine and Vero Beach, Florida, passed
away on July 30, 2013. He was born
in 1931 in Mount Kisco, NY. His father, Edmond, was
born in 1898 in Foynes, Ireland. His mother, Mary
was born in Kildimo, Ireland in 1903. Ed was always
proud of his Irish heritage and was thrilled to be
named "Irish American Man of the Year" in the State
of Rhode Island in 2000. He is survived by the love
of his life, the former Judith Manning of Boston,
MA. They were married in Milton, Mass. in 1959. Ed
and Judy are the parents of six wonderful children.
Daughter Jennifer of West Newbury, MA, Daughter
Judith of Fairfield, ME, Daughter Nancy of Vero
Beach, FL, and Son Major Mark Liston USMC currently
stationed in Okinawa. Daughter Christina and son
Edward J. Liston predeceased their father.
Grandchildren include John Munson, Emily Munson,
Kelsey Liston, Zachary Liston, and Lt. Edward J.
Liston USMC. Ed's career afforded an
opportunity to the family to experience different
parts of the country as they were growing up. He
joined the U.S. Army when he graduated from Mt.
Kisco high school in 1949 and was sent to Germany
for three years in the army of occupation following
WW 2. When he returned home, he worked as a lineman
for the N.Y. telephone company before taking
advantage of the G.I. bill and enrolling in SUNY
Albany where he received a Degree in Business. In
his senior year, he met his future wife, Judith
while they were both working during the summer at a
resort hotel in the Adirondacks. Upon graduation, he
was offered a teaching assistantship at Ball State
University in Indiana. After receiving his Master's
Degree, he was invited to stay at B.S.U. as an
instructor. He and Judith were married and she
joined him in Indiana. They both missed their
families back East and Ed explored teaching
opportunities closer to them. The northeastern
states were just beginning to establish community
colleges and Ed embraced the vision of these new
institutions and was hired to teach at Rockland
community college in NY. He advanced rapidly and was
offered an administrative position at Jefferson
Community College in Watertown, NY, where he began
taking graduate work at Syracuse University. Two
years later, he was recruited to become the founding
president of Housatonic Community College in
Connecticut. Seven years later, he assumed the
presidency of Los Angeles Pierce College in the San
Fernando Valley. The family moved back East when Ed
became the second president of the Community College
of Rhode Island where he had a distinguished career
of 22 years. He was always a champion of providing
opportunities for inner city residents and he was
recognized for his efforts when the Providence
campus was named the "Edward J. Liston" campus.
After 43 years of teaching and administration in
higher education, he retired in 2000 and he and
Judith moved to Maine to live on Quahog Bay where
they used to spend many restful weekends prior to
retirement. Ed was very active in State and National
organizations throughout his career. He was twice
elected to the board of the American Assn. of
Community Colleges as well as the National Junior
College Athletics Assn. He was also a member of the
Board of the Community College of the Air Force. He
was a member of the Board of the New England Assn.
of colleges and universities and chaired many
accreditation visits to colleges and universities in
New England as well as serving as an accrediting
official for American overseas schools. Upon
retirement, he was awarded with an honorary Doctor
of Public Service from Rhode Island College.
Ed enjoyed athletic activities all his life. He was
an enthusiastic tennis player and a runner and often
traveled with the athletic teams of the college to
show his support when he thought it would be
helpful. He always remarked that he felt fortunate
to have found his chosen profession to be a blessing
that few people ever experience, to spend his entire
working life doing something that he truly loved,
helping people achieve their educational dreams.
A Funeral mass will be held Saturday, August 3rd at
10 a.m. at Good Counsel Convent, 52 North Broadway,
White Plains, NY. Burial immediately following at
St. Francis Cemetery, Mount Kisco, NY. To leave a
message of condolence or a fond memory of Edward for
his family, please visit his memorial page at
www.brackettfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers,
memorial gifts may be sent to Edward J. Liston
Scholarship Fund, c/o Community College of Rhode
Island, 1762 Louis Quisset Pike, Lincoln, RI
02865-4585. Published in the The Journal News
on Aug. 1, 2013.
[N.B. The
information on Ed's passing was forwarded to us by
Michael Schwartz, `65, who was a teaching
colleague of Ed's.]
September 13,
2016: In Memoriam:
Clarence "Rapp"
Rappelyea, `57:
Clarence D. ("Rapp")
Rappleyea, 82, a native of Norwich, NY, passed away
peacefully, on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at Albany
Medical Center, with family by his side.
Affable and approachable, "Rapp" personified
principled commitment to public service as Norwich
City Attorney, Minority Leader of the New York State
Assembly, and Chairman of the New York Power
Authority. He was born on November 2, 1933, in
Norwich, Chenango County, NY. After graduating from
Norwich High School, he attended Wagner College on
Staten Island, and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts
degree from the State University of New York at
Albany in 1957. Before proceeding to law school, he
taught at the South New Berlin Schools in Chenango
County. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Cornell
University School of Law in 1962. He was admitted to
the bar in 1964 and practiced law in Norwich. He
served as City Attorney of Norwich and was active in
an array of charitable and civic organizations in
Chenango County.
Prior to running for elected office, he drove
Formula Ford racing cars in ACCUS (Automobile
Competition Committee for the United States)
sanctioned competitions, an avocation that he would
later characterize as "safer than politics". He also
took flying lessons and piloted his first solo
flight in his four seater Beechcraft Bonanza in the
1970s. "Rapp" served in the New York State
Assembly for more than 22 years. Elected to the
Assembly in November 1972, he became the Republican
Minority Leader in January 1983. He led the Assembly
Republicans until June 1995. Significantly
outnumbered by the Majority Democrats, he described
his position as "the Rodney Dangerfield of New York
politics:", and remarked, "I'm not as funny as
Rodney, but I get a lot less respect".
Appointed by Governor George E. Pataki to serve as a
Trustee of the New York Power Authority, "Rapp" was
elected by the Trustees to serve as Chairman in July
1995. He led the nation's largest state-owned public
power enterprise until January 2001. The
organization's headquarters in White Plains,
Westchester County, was subsequently named in his
honor. He continued to be involved in public
life as a lawyer and lobbyist, after retiring from
the Power Authority. He served as Board Member
Emeritus of the Government Law Center at Albany Law
School, which created the Clarence D. Rappleyea
Government Scholar in Residence program in his
honor. He had also served as a member of the
Advisory Board of the New York State Fair since
2011. Rapp loved life and lived it to the
fullest. He was incredibly generous and had a great
sense of humor. He was passionate about helping
others and making the world a better place. He was
committed to his home town of Norwich. He made a
difference in more people's lives than he ever
realized. He put his family above all else and he
will be dearly missed by his wife, his children,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who all
adored him.
Rapp is survived by his wife of 60 years, Nancy
Oates Rappleyea. Also surviving are: his three
daughters and their husbands: Pam (Don) Vredenburgh
of Chenango Forks, NY, Stacy (Rob Towne) Rappleyea
of Chapel Hill, NC, and Susan (Paul) Powers, of
Schodack Landing, NY; seven grandchildren, Jacob
(Amanda) Vredenburgh of Troy, NY, Dr. Zachary (Kara)
Vredenburgh of Somerset, NJ, Sam Towne of Charlotte,
NC, Sarah Towne of Chapel Hill, NC, Katherine
(Lucas) Ashby of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, Mia Powers
of Albany, NY, and Matthew Powers of Schodack
Landing, NY; and four great-grandchildren, Gracelyn,
Charlie and Benedict Ashby, and Molly Vredenburgh.
Rapp is also survived by sister-in-law and
brother-in-law, Frank and Dorothy Benenati, two
brothers, Richard Rappleyea and Robert Rappleyea,
and a sister, Linda (Coleman) Wake; as well as
numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by
his parents, Clarence D. Rappleyea Sr. and Mary
(Griffin) Rappleyea Coleman, a brother, Ronald
Coleman, and the wonderful couple that raised him,
Cut and Millie Burrell. The family would like
to thank the staff at The Terrace at Beverwyck, for
the wonderful care they provided for him over the
past year, as well as the many medical providers
that saw him on a regular basis, particularly, Dr.
Bill Caramore, Dr. Era Hanspal, and Dr. Rafia
Chaudhry.
A
Celebration of Life for Rapp will be held at the
Northeast Classic Car Museum, 24 Rexford Street,
Norwich, NY, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September
10, 2016. Private burial services will immediately
follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Norwich. Friends are
invited to call at the car museum from 4:00 p.m.
-8:00 p.m., on Friday, September 9. Another
Celebration of Rapp's life will be held at 1:00 pm
on Monday, September 12, at the Terrace Gallery, 4th
floor of the New York State Museum, Empire State
Plaza, in Albany. In lieu of flowers, please
consider donations in his memory to The Michael J.
Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research , Grand
Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163,
or the Cure Alzheimer's Fund, 34 Washington Street,
Suite 200, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481, or the Roger
Follett Foundation, Inc., 35 West Main Street,
Norwich, NY 13815. Funeral arrangements have been
entrusted to the Wilson Funeral Home. To leave the
family a message of condolence, please visit the
funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com. Published
in Binghamton Press & Sun-Bulletin on Sept. 7, 2016.
Leonard
Skolnick, `50 [News of Len's passing
sent to us by Ben Jackson.]
Leonard passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016. He
was a resident of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota at the
time of his passing. He served in the U.S. Army from
1944 to 1946, and was married to Jeanne Skolnick.
Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601
34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55450-1199.
[No other obituary found.]
August 23,
2016: Fall Albany Area Potter Club
Luncheon, Noon,
Tuesday October 4, 2016
at the Route 7 Diner, Latham, NY. Let Paul or
me know by September 27, if you plan to attend.
In Memoriam: A
reply from Steve Walrath, in response to our recent
emailing to members, informed us his dad, Glen
Walrath, `42, had passed away in 2012. Glen
Walrath was Potter Club President, 1941-1942. An
obituary was located by our friends at the UAlbany
Alumni Office.
Glen
Walrath, Kerrville, TX Mr. Glen Walrath, age
91, of Kerrville, TX, passed away Monday, June 11,
2012. He was born April 26, 1921 in Schenectady, NY,
the son of Merrill and Grace (Leonard) Walrath. He
married Charlotte Anderson in 1947 in Schenectady,
NY. In his younger years, Mr. Walrath worked as a
radio personality for several radio stations in New
York State. He loved to read, was very interested in
music and played the piano. Mr. Walrath was a
veteran, having served in New Guinea with the Army
during WWII. Upon his discharge, he completed his
master's degree and eventually became the department
head of Foreign Languages at Niskayuna Central
Schools in Schenectady. He taught French, Spanish
and Russian. He had also taught in other school
systems in New York State. He is survived by his
wife, Charlotte of Kerrville, TX; sons, Stephen
Walrath and wife, Nancy of Sandy Hook, CT and John
Walrath and wife, Wendy of Schenectady, NY; sister,
June Wheeler of Sumter, SC; five grandchildren; and
four great-grandchildren. A brother, Merrill
Walrath, preceded him in death. No services will be
held. Condolences may be sent at
www.grimesfuneralchapels.com by selecting the Send
Condolences link. Arrangements are entrusted to
Grimes Funeral Chapels of Kerrville, TX Published in
The Daily Gazette Co. on June 14, 2012.
July 7, 2016:
Empire State Carousel Celebrates 10th Anniversary.
Gerry Holzman takes pride
in announcing a 10th Anniversary Celebration in
Cooperstown, Saturday, July 30, 2016.
The
following link provides more detail.
EmpireStateCarousel 10th invite.pdf
June 13,
2016: In Memoriam:
(Comments added in double parens for clarification)
Tito Gugliemone:
Tito Walter of Callicoon,
New York (previously of Oakdale, New York; Long
Beach, New York; Mastic Beach, New York; and New
York, New York) died on Saturday June 11, 2016. He
was almost 81. Tito was born on July 13, 1935 in
Bronx, New York. He is survived by his wife,
Virginia Buddenhagen Guglielmone & his children,
Daniel Herbert Guglielmone of Lloyd Harbor, New
York, Karen Virginia Guglielmone (partner to James
"Jim" Hurst) of Telluride, Colorado and Lisa
Guglielmone Gillis ( married to Frederick "Rick"
Gillis) of Chicago, Illinois; a brother, the Most
Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone, 13th Bishop of
Charleston, South Carolina; his grandchildren
Samantha Marie Leonard, Christian Joseph Gillis,
Ethan William Gillis, Francesca Guglielmone Gillis,
Grace Louise Guglielmone and Elizabeth Moira-Anne
Guglielmone and many nieces and nephews. Tito was
predeceased by his parents, Francesco Guglielmone
and Carolina Guiffre Guglielmone; his brother,
Nicholas R. Dana; and his sister-in-law, Anita Dana.
Tito enjoyed a long and distinguished career in
education with the Herricks Union Free School
District in Nassau County, Long Island. He began his
career as a history teacher at Herricks High School
and spent 13 years as principal of that same high
school. His last position was Director of Curriculum
for the five public schools of the District. He is a
graduate of Center Moriches High School on Long
Island. He earned both a Bachelor's and Master's
degree from SUNY Albany.
((He was a member of
Potter Club, 1957)). Before getting his
Master's Degree, Tito spent two years in Germany
with the US Army as a member of the Pentomic Marne
division. Tito will best be remembered for lively
conversation in his garage, his vegetable garden and
tall tales about fishing, whales and "Moby Buck." He
loved to travel across the United States and around
the globe with friends and family. He was an avid
soccer fan, having played the game throughout high
school, in college and while in the US Army. Friends
may call on Tuesday June 14, 2016 at Stewart-Murphy
Funeral Home, 34 Upper Main Street, Callicoon, from
4pm to 8pm. A memorial mass will be held at 11am on
Wednesday June 15, 2016 at the Holy Cross Church,
9719 State Route 97, Callicoon. Tito's brother, the
Most Reverend Robert E. Guglielmone will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a
memorial contribution in Tito's name to the Delaware
Youth Center, 8 Creamery Rd, Callicoon, NY 12723
(1-845-887-5155) or to Hospice of Orange and
Sullivan Counties, Inc., 800 Stony Brook Court,
Newburgh, NY 12550 (1-845-561-6111).
For more
information, Call Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home,
845-887-4900 or visit their website at
stewartmurphyfh.com Published in Newsday on June 13,
2016 - See more at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsday/obituary.aspx?n=tito-walter-guglielmone&pid=180308754&fhid=30722&eid=sp_shareobit#sthash.eG8DuUwg.dpuf
April 27,
2016: In Memoriam:
(Comments added in parens
for clarification.) Fred Culbert found the
obituary in the Oneonta paper and passed it along.
Bernard "Bernie" F.
Theobald,
80, passed away peacefully in Ocala, Florida,
surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, April
26, 2016. Bernie was born in Rome, NY, (graduated
from Camden Central School in 1953), and was
predeceased by his parents, Adelbert and Helen
Theobald and first wife, Beverly (nee Bev Ross,
Class of 1958). Bernie married Patricia Akullian,
June 21, 1987. Bernie enjoyed golfing, kayaking,
traveling, spending time with his family and was a
member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in
Dunnellon, Florida. Bernie was a devoted family man,
always putting his family first. He attended the New
York State College for Teachers in Albany, where he
earned bachelor's and master's degrees as well as a
Certificate of School Administration. (He was a
member of the Class of 1957 and was V.Pres. of
Potter Club.) After graduation, Bernie served
in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. Bernie
began his education career as a Social Studies
teacher and assistant principal at Shaker Junior
High in Colonie. He then became principal for the
Sidney Central School District from 1965 to 1990.
During that time, Bernie was very active in the
community serving on the boards of Delaware County
Mental Health, Sidney Library, Sidney Hospital,
Community Chest (now United Way), Delaware County
Cornell Cooperative Extension, Sidney Chamber of
Commerce, Next-to-New Thrift Store, and Sidney Golf
and Country Club. In 2014, Bernie was inducted into
the Sidney Central School Alumni Association Wall of
Fame for Distinguished Alumni and Educators for his
Exemplary Leadership in Education and Community
Service. In 2007, Pat and Bernie relocated from
Sidney to Dunnellon, Florida, where they built a
home by the beautiful Rainbow River. Bernie is
survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Patricia
Theobald; children, Karen S. Theobald, of Fort
Myers, Florida, Kelley A. Dorrill and her husband,
Mark of Dunwoody, Georgia, Keith D. Theobald and his
wife, Terri of Sidney, Kevin B. Theobald and his
wife, Kate of Holly Springs, North Carolina, Laura
D'Agostino and her husband, Matthew of Sudbury,
Massachusetts, Jennifer Akullian Avery and her
husband, Mark of San Francisco, California, Lisa
Gentry and her husband, Benjamin of Grove Town,
Georgia; nine adoring grandchildren, Michael and
Elizabeth Dorrill, Brad and Sarah Theobald, Cameron
Theobald, Anna and Kimberly Gentry, Asher and Maizie
D'Agostino. Bernie is also survived by four
siblings, Bruce Theobald and his wife, Mary of
Vestal, Donna Cluse and her husband, William of
Southport, North Carolina, Pat Abrams and Suzanne
Elston of Gainesville, Florida; as well as many
special nieces and nephews. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Marion
County, 3231 SW 34th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34474 (or
Hospice of your choice) or National Parkinson
Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 300, Miami, FL
33131. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m.,
Sunday, May 1, at CH Landers Funeral Chapel, 21 Main
St., Sidney, with funeral services at 11 a.m.,
Monday, May 2, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Sidney. Published in Oneonta The Daily Star
April 26, 2016: In Memoriam:
Bernard Robbins,
`57. His passing was reported earlier
below. An obituary has since become available.
Bernard F. Robbins, 85,
died on March 4, 2016 in the Truro home he loved and
built himself. His family was beside him. He was
born in Dolgeville, NY, to Ellsworth and Fiorena
Robbins, and grew up in Herkimer. He served in the
National Guard for eight years and attended SUNY
Albany to study mathemetics. There he served as
president of the Edward Eldred Potter Club in his
senior year. In 1954 while visiting his roommate in
Ossining, NY, he met the love of his life, Mary, and
so began a 62-year relationship. They honeymooned in
Wellfleet and fell in love with the Lower Cape. In
1960, after his first year teaching middle school
and high school mathematics in Yorktown Heights, NY,
they began camping in Truro each summer, a tradition
they continued until they moved to Truro in 1996.
Bernie attended several institutions on National
Science Foundation scholarships, including Knox
College, Mercy College, Fordham University, where he
received his master's in 1969, and Columbia
University. There he studied the Columbia Math
Program for gifted students, which he implemented in
the Yorktown school system. A talented, dedicated
teacher and advocate for public schools, he taught
mathematics for over 30 years. For many of those
years, he also taught driver education, worked
nights as the school custodian, tutored scores of
math students, and assisted with the Yorktown
lacrosse team. After teaching, he built and
renovated homes, worked as a machinist with his
children's company, Gravity Research, and continued
tutoring students into his eighties. Proficient at
building and carpentry, he built his beloved house
in Truro from Mary's designs. He was an avid walker
in the Truro hills and an enthusiastic and
experienced chair caner and repairer who could never
leave a discarded chair at the Truro dump. He served
many years on the board of the Truro Council on
Aging and volunteered with the Laughing Lifters
strength-training group there. He is survived by his
wife, Mary, and by his three children and their
families: his son, Christopher, daughter-in-law
Michelle and three grandsons, Rhys, Brandt, and
Willem of Wappingers Falls, NY; his son Wendell and
partner Tammy of Wassau, WI; and his daughter and
son-in-law Christopher of Truro. He was predeceased
by his brother, Ellsworth, Jr. Bernie's kindness,
knowledge, appreciation of life and inherent
cheerfulness will long be remembered by all who had
the good fortune to call him teacher, colleague and
friend. As per his wishes there will be no services
or memorials, just the hope that all people will
treat each other with respect and kindness.
Donald A.
Milne, `60:
Don's wife,
Barbara, sent news of his passing as a result of our
recent Reunion mailing.
Donald Alexander Milne II of Queensbury and Glen
Lake, passed away peacefully at sunrise, on
Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015, at his home, surrounded by
his loving wife, Barbara and family. He was 77.
Donald was born July 17, 1938, in Albany, the son of
Oswald G. and Edith Beakbane Milne. Donald graduated
from The Milne School, Albany. He received a
Bachelor’s of Science in Physics from Albany State
College, now University of Albany, in 1960. In 1964,
he received a Master’s of Science in Physics from
Clarkson University. In 1970, he received a
fellowship in pursuit of a PhD in Education from
Harvard University. After a one year commitment, his
focus on family and the pursuit of success led him
to a career in physics education and school
administration at Deer Park High School, Deer Park.
He was also an adjunct professor at C.W. Post
College LIU. He was married Aug. 29, 1959, to
Barbara Marie Doyle; they had three children, Judith
Anne Schneider (Henry), Basking Ridge, New Jersey,
Pamela Edith Cembrook (John) Bernardsville, New
Jersey and Donald Alexander III, Massapequa, New
York; and seven grandchildren, Allissa, William,
Samantha, Douglas, Jacqueline, Sara and Henry.
Growing up on Glen Lake, Don enjoyed numerous
activities including boat building, racing and
waterskiing. Don’s love of the North Country and
specifically Glen Lake led to one of his greatest
accomplishments in personally constructing his and
Barbara’s lakefront dream home. Don served as
President of the Glen Lake Protective Association
and chaired the Environmental Committee and the Dam
Committee. During this time, he spearheaded research
in lake quality and the science of combating
invasive species in Adirondack lakes. His focus in
this field will continue to help preserve and
protect the lakes in this region. Don was an
accomplished pianist, leading to a lifelong love of
music and his affiliation with the Glens Falls
Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Board of
Directors. Don loved playing the game of golf,
especially as a long-standing member of Glens Falls
Country Club. He also enjoyed skiing with his
grandchildren at West and Gore Mountains. The
family will receive their relatives and friends from
2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Our Lady of the
Annunciation, 448 Aviation Road, Queensbury, NY. The
Funeral Mass celebrating Donald’s life and faith
will follow the visitation. Burial will be private
and at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated
to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 100 Park St., Glens
Falls, NY 12801, or one of Don’s passions, the Glens
Falls Symphony Orchestra, P.O. Box 2036, Glens
Falls, NY 12801, (www.theglensfallssymphony.org).
Arrangements are under the care of Singleton
Sullivan Potter Funeral Home, 407 Bay Road,
Queensbury, NY.
John Burrington,
`72. His passing was discovered by
Fred Culbert who sent along the following obituary.
John "Jack" Charles
Burrington passed away at home on Friday, November
9, 2012, in Ashburn, Virginia. He was born July 29,
1948, in Richfield Springs, son of the late John
Cecil and Stella Brown Burrington of Richfield
Springs. He was educated in Richfield Springs,
graduating from Richfield Springs High School. Jack
was involved in every sport offered in Richfield
Springs from basketball, (his favorite), to captain
and first baseman of the baseball team, and kicker
(nick name, "the Toe") on the high school football
team. There was not a sport Jack didn't like, and
each one he played, he played very well. Jack went
on to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in English at
the State University of New York in Albany. He was a
member of the Edward Eldred Potter Club, 1972. He
began his 34 year career with the United States
Postal Service in Albany and held many management
positions, including Postmaster (Hampton and Dover,
NH), Acting Division Manager (Springfield, MA) and
Chief Financial Officer (Portland, ME). He also held
high level management positions in US Postal
Headquarters (Washington, DC), overseeing the
agency's national first class, expedited services
and customer service measurement programs.
Throughout his career, Jack received many awards and
recognitions for outstanding performance and
achievements. He took the most pride in the career
and personal success of countless employees who
worked for him or sought his insight as their
mentor. Jack was always quick to volunteer his time
to career development programs, coaching, mentoring,
and training on behalf of others. Jack took up golf
before retiring, and just like he did during his
wonderful school days in Richfield Springs, he
picked up the game quickly. He even holed two
holes-in-one within the first year out on the
courses and soon was winning many local club events
on the senior league. Always accepting, loving and
smiling, having a good word to say to and about
everyone, Jack cheered on everyone he met, had many
friends and enjoyed meeting new people and his life
everyday. To cherish his memory, he leaves behind
his loving wife, Shannon; beloved daughters, Becca
Burrington and Brenna Simonds, and stepchildren,
Robin Pompa and Rev. George Nixon. He is deeply
missed by his much loved sons-in-law, Kymry Esainko,
Roy Simonds and William Pompa, and cherished
grandchildren, Nathanael and Jeremiah Simonds, Kai
and Stella Esainko, Clara and Grant Pompa; his
devoted sister, Vicky Burrington Ulrich and her
husband, Richard Ulrich, of Dallas, Texas, their
sons, Christopher, Matthew and Seth, their
daughters-in-law, Vickie, Allison and Jennifer, and
his sister's grandchildren, Zachary, Kelsey,
Victoria, Cooper and Truman Ulrich. A Celebration of
Life Service of music and memories will be held for
family and friends of Jack on Saturday, July 20,
2013, at 10:30 at the Church of Christ Uniting,
Richfield Springs, Reverend Mark Ioset presiding.
Published in Utica The Observer-Dispatch from July 7
to July 14, 2013
April 12,
2016: Albany Luncheon and 85th Anniversary
Celebration. A great
luncheon, catered by Sodexo, was enjoyed by 60 in
attendance. 43 Pottermen were joined by
members of the Alumni Office Staff, led by Lee
Serravillo, Exec. Dir.; guest, Susan Potter Mintzer,
Grand Niece of Edward E. Potter; Spouses; and
invited guests. Jerry Leggieri, `68, was our
capable program MC. Click on the following
link for the list of
Potter
men who attended. Click on the following
link for the
Group Photo.
The photo and many more are posted in the Photo
Gallery. All have captions. Click on the
link at the left to access the Gallery. Look
for the Albany Luncheons Album and search for 2016.
Robert Umholtz, `51 was honored
as Potter Club's "Unsung Hero."
Click for
an enlarged view of his photo. A plaque
commemorating the honor was presented to him and a
copy will hang in the Edward E. Potter Memorial Room
at Alumni House. Click to read the
citation for his
award.
A memorial donation was made in
the name of Milan Krchniak, `53, by Paul and Doris
Ward. Donations for the good of the order were
made by Fred Culbert, `65 and Alfred Gerstman, `53.
The success of the
luncheon was immensely helped by the assistance of
Loida Vera Cruz, Assistant Director of Alumni
Programs, and Kathy Gaddis, Administrative
Assistant. Stephanie Snyder, Communications
and Marketing, took the group photo and provide many
candid photos. All of the Alumni staff pitched
in to make our event memorable. Our "Thanks"
to everyone at the Alumni Association office!
The next Albany Area Potter Luncheon
will be held in the early Fall. The exact date
and place will be determined soon. Everyone on
the Albany Luncheon Mailing List, paper and email,
will be notified. If you are not on the list
and wish to be, let me know by phone, letter, or
email.
April 8,
2016: Albany Luncheon and 85th Anniversary
Celebration, Tuesday April 12.
The final registrations
are in, and 61 plan to attend. Of the total
number 44 are Pottermen; 4 spouses; 8 Alumni
Association guests; and 5 other guests, including
Susan Potter Mintzer. Bob Umholtz
will be honored as Potter Club "Unsung
Hero." Watch the Photo Gallery for
photos following the event.
March 14,
2016: In Memoriam:
The following Pottermen have passed away. They
are listed in order of DoD from most recent.
Some had not come to our attention until following
our recent luncheon mailing. We offer
condolences to the families of all of these members.
William A. Dumbleton, `50:
William A. Dumbleton,
professor emeritus of English, University at Albany,
passed away peacefully in his home in Chicago on
March 7, 2016. Born in Troy, on December 31, 1927,
he was the son of the late Anna M. and Albert F.
Dumbleton and the stepson of the late Stephen J.
Johnson. Bill earned a BA and MA in English at the
University at Albany; a PhD in English Literature at
the University of Pennsylvania; and an additional MA
in Irish Literature at University College Dublin. In
1963-64, he traveled around the world and spent the
better part of a year teaching at American
University in Cairo, Egypt. He was professor of
English at the University at Albany for more than
forty years (1953-1994), during which he taught
English and Irish Literature to an estimated ten
thousand students. After retiring, he continued to
conduct seminars at DePaul University and the
Newberry Library, and led tours through Chicago's
Architecture Foundation. His publications include
Ireland; Life and Land in Literature and James
Cousins. His academic life and achievements aside,
Bill found immense pleasure in literature, art,
theater, and music; as well as in the joys of
intimate conversation; distinctive food; and
boundless laughs with family and his many dear
friends. Above all, he will be remembered for his
warmth, generosity, good humor, and au gratin
potatoes. He is survived by his wife Susanne Murphy
Dumbleton; his children Kathleen Dumbleton of
Chicago, Timothy Dumbleton of New York City, and
Molia Dumbleton of Evanston; his granddaughter Fiona
Wonderlich of Evanston; his brother Stephen J.
Johnson of Troy, and many sisters- and
brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his sister and lifelong friend,
Dorothy Hemker of Niskayuna. A memorial service will
be held at a later date. Those wishing to remember
Bill in a special way may send contributions to The
Dumbleton Fund for Innovation at DePaul University.
(Contact mbibbs@depaul.edu.) Published in Albany
Times Union on Mar. 11, 2016
Bernard F. Robbins, `57:
Passed away March
3, 2016 in Truro, MA. No obituary available at
this time. Bernie was President of Potter Club
in 1957.
Ross T.
Dailey, `58: In
life there are two kinds of people. Some come and go
in our lives unnoticed. And then there are the very
precious few who touch our lives, and we are forever
blessed. Ross Tallman Dailey, our kind,
compassionate gentle husband, father and devoted
grandfather, blessed our lives forever. He passed
quietly in his sleep on Jan. 4, 2016, in Ocala,
Florida. He is survived by his wife Karen
Dailey, son Ryan Tallman Dailey (wife Melissa) and
his oh-so-special three grandchildren: Tallman,
Adalyn and Eli. He also is survived by his two
sisters: Pamela Hillebrand (husband Robert) of
Ocala, Florida, and Diane Dailey of Los Angeles,
California. Ross was born June 18, 1936, in Pearl
River. He graduated from Albany State Teachers'
College with Bachelor of Science and Master of
Science degrees. He received his Ph.D. from Michigan
State University in 1972. He was the Business
Department chairman at West Babylon High School on
Long Island for more than 20 years. He moved with
his family to Saranac Lake and began a 15-year
employment with North Country Community College. His
positions were associate professor, acting dean of
students and chair of the Business, Recreation and
Human Services Division. He was a respected
colleague, sensitive leader and model educator.
In 1993, Ross was granted a sabbatical to be a
visiting professor in the Graduate School of
Education at his alma mater, Michigan State
University in East Lansing, Michigan. He was joined
by his son Ryan for a unique experience both of them
shared, creating great memories and growing closer
together as father and son. Karen and the family
pet, Chelsey, remained in Saranac Lake as Karen was
employed at the Tupper Lake Central School District
as a math educator. Ross retired from NCCC in 1996.
He continued a 15-year career as a U.S. soccer
official throughout the North Country. His love of
officiating brought him great joy. Many times
parents could be heard saying, "Ross is the gentlest
official on the field. When my daughter commits a
foul, Ross always made it a teachable moment."
Imagine if all youth could experience such kindness
and learning. Ross was the director of the FHA at
Kiwassa Road. When he left there, residents knew
they were losing a uniquely compassionate leader for
all. Ross was a 36-year member of the Saranac
Lake United Methodist Church. He was the resident
photographer for the church's annual Turkey Supper,
capturing many memories of our church community
effort. He so dearly appreciated all of the friends
he made in the Tri-Lakes. If you are reading this
and were fortunate enough to spend time with him,
please know he enjoyed every conversation with you.
He found much joy in his life by being able to touch
others lives through his compassion and gentleness.
He was as humble a man as they come, and we are
grateful to be touched by his kindness. His
12-year-old, ever-loyal border collie, Buddy,
survives. Two celebrations of Ross' life will be
held. The first will be in Ocala, Florida, at Ocala
West United Methodist Church on Friday, Jan. 8 at 4
p.m., followed by a small meal. The second
celebration and meal will be held in Saranac Lake at
the United Methodist Church sometime in May or June,
followed by the spreading of his ashes. Those
wishing to remember Ross may do any of the
following: Make a donation in his name to the
Tri-Lakes Humane Society in Saranac Lake, send
flowers for the service on Friday to Ocala West
United Methodist Church in Ocala, Florida, or post a
story or memory on his memorial site,
beautifultribute.com/ross-dailey.
Edward Treacy, `51:
Edward D. Treacy, a
lifelong resident of the area, passed away Friday,
September 5, 2014 at The Joe Raso Hospice Residence,
New City, NY. He was 87 years old. Son of the late
Michael J. and Elizabeth Cann Treacy, he was born
April 21, 1927 in Highland Falls, NY. Edward was a
retired Biology Teacher with Ramapo Central School
District in Ramapo, NY. He was a member of Sacred
Heart Church of Highland Falls, NY and a veteran of
the U.S. Navy serving during World War II. Edward
was the widower of MaryEthel Clark Treacy, who
predeceased him in 1998. Survivors include his
daughters: Mary E. Treacy, Rita T. Hotaling and her
husband Tim of Troy, NY, Katherine T. Mannon and her
husband David of Pearl River, NY; and his six
grandchildren: Will and Tim Sweeney, Michael and
Kevin Hotaling, Jenna and Daniel Mannon. Edward was
predeceased by his sisters: Anna Lewis, Helen Kurek,
Betsy Calabrese, and his brothers: Harry, Jim, Tom,
Bob, Mike, and Jack Treacy. Edward's family
would like to thank A&T Healthcare of Rockland for
their care of Dad during his illness and a very
heartfelt thank you to Jack Focht, who has been an
extraordinarily special friend to Dad not only
through his illness, but continuously-a lifelong
treasure. Visitation will be held from 2-4 &
7-9 pm on Tuesday, September 9th at William F. Hogan
Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY. A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on
Wednesday, September 10th at Sacred Heart Church,
353 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY. Cremation will
take place at Cedar Hill Crematory, Middle Hope, NY.
Memorial contributions may be made to United Hospice
of Rockland for The Joe Raso Hospice Residence, 11
Stokum Lane, New City, NY 10956-3505 or Sacred Heart
Church, 353 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928.
Paul J. Rissberger, `59:
Paul passed away July 28,
2011 in Lacey, WA. No obituary is available.
March 1,
2016: Albany Area Potter Luncheon and 85th
Anniversary Celebration of Potter Club, Tuesday,
April 12, 2016 at Alumni House, University at Albany
Campus.
Mailings have
gone out to more than 400 living Pottermen with
details for the upcoming luncheon and reunion
celebration. The occasion will also include
recognizing Bob Umholtz for his long and dedicated
service to Potter Club as our "Unsung Hero."
Look for your announcement either by mail or email.
If you do not receive anything, please contact me.
Deadline to register by sending a check for $20 per
person to Bob Umholtz is Tuesday March 29, 2016.
A Buffet Lunch will be catered by the UAlb Food
Service.
In Memoriam:
The following Pottermen
passed away, but their passings had not come to our
attention until now. We offer condolences to
all of the families of these members.
H. Joseph Rowland, `39:
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Harold Joseph Rowland, known as
Joe Rowland, of Pinewood Avenue, passed away
Saturday, March 26, 2011. He was 93. Born Oct. 18,
1917, in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late
Frank J. and Mary T. Fleming Rowland. A 1935
graduate of St. Peter's Academy in Saratoga Springs,
he graduated from the New York State College for
Teachers in 1939. He attended the Eastman School of
Business in Saratoga Springs, worked as a cost
accountant at G.F. Harvey Co. in Saratoga Springs
and later taught social studies at Stillwater High
School in 1944. In 1945 he attended the Teachers
College at Columbia University in New York City,
from which he earned his Master of Arts degree.
Joe began teaching history in the Nyack school
system in Rockland County in 1945 and retired from
the district in 1972. During this period, he
attended graduate school at Fordham University and
Seton Hall University. Following retirement from
teaching, he worked for eight years as a sales clerk
in Bamberger's department store in Nanuet. In 1980,
he returned to Saratoga Springs and later worked in
the gift shop of the historical society in Canfield
Casino in Congress Park. While living in
Nyack, Joe traveled the world and then returned home
to spend time in his garden and with the
thoroughbreds. He was predeceased by his
parents; three brothers, John, Francis and Edward
(Ned); and a nephew, Edward J. Rowland. To many
family and friends, he was known as "Uncle Joe." He
is survived by his nieces, Marge Rowland, Sandra
Butler and Fonda Howard; many great-nieces,
great-nephews and cousins; the Co-eds; and his
beloved canine companions, Stella and Cotton.
Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the William J. Burke &
Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N.
Broadway, 584-5373. A Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2011,
in the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, with the
Very Rev. Dominic S. Ingemie, pastor, officiating.
Burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter's
Cemetery on West Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the
family requests memorial donations be made in Joe's
name to Adirondack Save-A-Stray, 4880 Route 9N,
Corinth, NY 12822.
Richard Lonsdale,
`39:
Richard C. Lonsdale, professor emeritus at New York
University, passed away on March 11, 2013, in
Glenmoor Retirement Community, St. Augustine, Fla.,
where he resided for nine years. He was born in
Paterson, N.J., the son of Dr. William J. Lonsdale,
a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church. He moved
with his family to Glen Rock, N.J., and then to East
Greenbush, N.Y. Graduating from high school early,
he attended New York State College for Teachers (now
SUNY Albany) and graduated with honors. He then
taught high school history in Margaretville, N.Y.,
for two years. In 1942 he joined the U.S. Navy and
was commissioned with the rank of lieutenant junior
grade. He participated in the 1943 landings by
Allied forces in North Africa. In 1944 he was among
the troops landing on D-Day on Utah Beach, where he
was responsible for evacuation of the wounded. After
the war he studied at Syracuse University where he
earned his doctorate in educational administration.
He taught at Syracuse until 1964 when he accepted a
position at New York University. He retired from NYU
in 1989. In 1982 he received the Honored Alumnus
Award from Syracuse University. He did research in
Futures Studies and was a consultant to the
Department of Education in Australia where he
lectured. He is survived by his wife, Claire; his
son, William J. Lonsdale; daughter-in-law, Jackie
Levinthal; grandson, Sam Lonsdale; stepson, John R.
Glennon and his son Michael and daughter Meghan;
stepson, David A. Glennon, his wife Karen, daughter
Caitlin, husband Ty and son Patrick, and
great-grandson William; along with his nieces and
nephews. He is also survived by stepchildren
Winthrop Rockwell and Sandra Robinson and their
families. He was predeceased by his first two wives,
Carolyn Kelley Lonsdale and Ruth Rockwell Lonsdale.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made
to the Glenmoor Scholarship Fund, 235 Towerview
Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32092. St. Johns Family
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Stanley Kullman,
`40:
Stanley G. Kullman, a resident of Walden Place,
Cortland, and formerly of McGraw, NY, passed away on
October 18, 2013 at the age of 95. He was born in
Albany, NY, the middle son of the late Nathan E. and
Irene Potter Kullman. Survivors include his wife of
72 years, Lucille Faville Kullman; two sons, Stanley
G. Kullman Jr. (Martie) of Harvest, AL, and Brian C.
Kullman (Margie) of Canadian Lakes, MI and Peoria,
AZ; a daughter, Catherine K. Paddock (Ken) of
Dryden, NY; six grandsons, Stanley, Michael, Aaron
and Daniel Kullman, and Nathan and Seth Paddock; two
great grandsons, three great granddaughters, four
nephews and a niece. He was predeceased by his
parents, his brothers Nathan and Warren Kullman, and
a daughter-in-law Sharon Kullman. Stanley graduated
from the Albany State Teacher's College in 1940. He
taught in Voorheesville, Hartford, and Dundee, NY,
before joining the faculty at SUNY Cortland. He was
called to active duty in the US Navy for service
during WWII and the Korean War. Memberships include
the McGraw United Methodist Church, American Legion,
VFW, BOCES Board, Lamont Memorial Library and the
McGraw Historical Society. Stan was a
jack-of-all-trades whose time and talents provided
steadfast stewardship for his home and community. He
laughed easily, loved unconditionally, savored
coffee with every meal, enjoyed hunting for deer
(and for a bargain!), and was a compassionate
caregiver for his wife Lucy. The family wishes to
thank the staff of Walden Place, Cortland Park, and
the Cortland Regional Medical Center for their kind
and competent care during Stan's period of declining
health. Arrangements have been entrusted to the
Barth Funeral Home. A memorial service is being
planned for a later date. Memorial contributions may
be directed to the McGraw United Methodist Church
(PO Box 608, McGraw, NY 13101), the Lamont Memorial
Library (PO Box 559, McGraw, NY 13101), or the
Cortland College Fund (PO Box 2000, Cortland, NY
13045) earmarked for the Raquette Lake Endowment.
[N.B.
Stan Kullman was one of three brothers to attend
Albany State, all of whom were members of Potter
Club. They were Nathan, `37; Stan, `40, and
Warren, `47. This is the only instance of
three members of the same family becoming
Pottermen.]
Charles Quinn, `41:
Captain Charles J. Quinn, Jr. TROY - Captain Charles
J. Quinn, Jr. 95, (Ret.) of Troy passed into eternal
rest on Friday, July 17, 2015 at the Heritage House
surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marlboro,
New York, Charlie was the son of the late Charles J.
and Hazel Quinn, Sr. and the loving husband of 71
years of Marion Duffy Quinn. Charlie received his
Bachelors and Master’s degrees from State Teachers
College (SUNY). He taught high school in
Tannersville, New York prior to joining the Navy.
Charlie served his country in the U.S. Navy in WW II
and the Korean Conflict. He retired at the rank of
Captain. Charlie worked for the New York State
Education Department for 35 years retiring as the
Director of Federal Funding. After his retirement,
Charlie volunteered at St. Mary’s Hospital for many
years. Charlie was a communicant of Our Lady of
Victory Church and was a past president of the
Parish Council and a member of the men’s prayer
group. In addition to his wife Charlie is survived
by his children Maureen Dinon of Troy, Patrick Quinn
(Janet) of Woburn, Mass., Charles J. Quinn, III
(Nancy) of Saratoga, NY, William Quinn (Laura) of
Nassau, NY, and Robert Quinn of Portland, Oregon.
Charlie is also survived by his sister Shirley
Swartz of DeBary, Florida and his brother George
Quinn of Star Lake, New York. Charlie is also
survived by 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews. The funeral for
Charlie will be held on Wednesday morning at 8:45 am
from the Wm. Leahy Funeral Home, 336 Third Street,
Troy and at 9:30 am at Our Lady of Victory Church in
Troy where a mass of Christian Burial will be
celebrated by Rev. Randall Patterson, Pastor.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may
call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4 – 7 pm.
Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Troy. Charlie’s
family would like to extend their sincerest
appreciation to the employees of Eddy Heritage House
for the excellent care given to both Charlie and
Marion. In lieu of flowers contributions in
Charlie’s memory may be made to Eddy Heritage House
of Troy or Our Lady of Victory Church, Marshland
Court, Troy, NY 12180. Published in The Record
on July 20, 2015
February 7,
2016: Potter Club 85th Anniversary
to be celebrated at the Potter Club Albany Area
Spring Luncheon,
Tuesday April 12, from Noon to 3:00
p.m. at Alumni House on the UAlbany campus. More
details about the event will be sent soon to all
Potter Club members in the event any living outside
the Greater Albany Area may wish to attend.
Watch for an email or letter to those without email
service.
January 4, 2016
In
Memoriam: Daniel W. Joy, `52
We were notified by George
Wood, `54, of the passing of Dan Joy on January 4.
The announcement was made through Dan's church, New
Hope Lutheran Church, Jamaica, NY. His wake
and funeral were conducted January 9, 2016.
Dan was centrally involved with his church. In
the absence of an obituary we obtained the following
citation from UAlbany for Dan as a Distinguished
Alumni at UAlbany in 1997.
Justice
Daniel W. Joy demonstrates a deep interest in the
well being of his fellow human beings, witnessed in
part through a life of professional community
service, as well as substantial leadership in the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and in
ecumenical circles in his home of Jamaica, NY. As
Justice in the Appellate Division of Supreme Court
of the State of New York, Second Department, he is
known for decisions blending significant compassion,
understanding and law in the busiest appeals court
in the State. Justice Joy is one of two African
American justices on this court. After graduating
from Albany, he served in the Korean conflict in the
U.S Army. He received his J.D. degree from Brooklyn
Law School, and then devoted 25 years of his life to
public service in the field of housing, serving
Deputy Commissioner of New York City's housing
department, under Mayor John Lindsey, Abe Beame, and
Ed Koch. His most demanding and highly visible
position was overseeing the City's central heat
complaint facility in Harlem. In 1983 he was elected
to Civil Court of the City of New York. He has
lectured extensively at colleges and law schools,
and has written numerous book reviews on housing
matters. He has provided leadership to community
organizations, and promotes the value of education
in his work with young people. Justice Joy has
received the Distinguished Disciple award of his
Lutheran Church synod, which serves 90,000 people in
New York State. His married to Ruby, a tax
accountant. They have two children and four
grandchildren. A life dedicated to varied service is
evident in this recipient of the Distinguished
Alumni Award.
Dan's wife, Ruby, can be reached at 14438 168th St, Jamaica, NY 11434