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November 11, 2017: In memoriam:
October 20,
2017: In memoriam:
Patrick Carlo, `53
Patrick A. Carlo, of
Gulfport, born Nov. 22, 1931, passed away quietly on
May 18, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Mr.
Carlo grew up in Port Chester, NY. He was the
beloved and devoted husband to Joan Palombo Carlo
for 63 years. He is the father of four children,
Patrice Carlo, Michael Carlo (Martha), Diane Carlo
(John Dittmar), Linda Carlo Blanco (Robert). He has
two beautiful grand-daughters, Michelle Carlo and
Melissa Carlo Walton. Pat received a B.S.C. from
SUNY in Albany, NY. and an M.S. from Hofstra
University. He spent his career as a professional
educator, first as a teacher and then as an
administrator. He was the Director of the Board of
Cooperative Educational Services in Northern
Westchester and Rockland County, NY. He was well
known and well liked by his friends and co-workers.
Pat was known for his great sense of humor. He loved
to make people laugh. He was a people person.
Everyone he met, he treated like a friend. He was a
devoted husband and father. He was loved and admired
by his children. The fun that he created with family
car trips, holiday traditions such as finding the
perfect Christmas tree, Carvel ice cream, playing
pinochle, going tobogganing, and too many things to
mention, will live as dear memories. Memorial
service will be 11 AM on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at
the David C. Gross Central Avenue Chapel in St.
Petersburg. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to Suncoast Hospice or the
Alzheimer's Association.
October 17,
2017: Albany Luncheon at Route 7 Diner:
Luncheon Group:
Front, L to R: Ron Graves, `58, Pres.; Gary
Penfield, `63, Pres.; Bob Umholtz, `51; Paul Ward,
`53, Pres.; Gene McLaren, `45; Back: Claude
Palczak, `53; Bob Benton, `64; Doug Davis, `69; Doug
Penfield, `60; Jack Higham, `57.
See more
pictures and captions in the Photo Gallery Albany
Luncheon album (link at the left).
Discussion: Military veterans
memorial plaques on downtown campus have been
installed. Dedication plans are being
discussed with University officials. Stay
tuned for dates and times. Commemoration of
100th anniversary of Edward Potter's death in 2018
also being discussed.
Next Albany
Luncheon: The next luncheon will be
held Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a location and time
to be determined. Stay tuned and watch for the
announcement by email and letter to all on the lunch
mailing list. If you want to be included,
please contact Jack.
New Pottermen
Found: Bill Labarr,
`56, reported in about little damage from the
hurricane at his Boynton Beach, FL, residence, and
mentioned two Pottermen he recalled who had not been
previously included in our database. Paul
Laverty and Boxer (Charles) Sackman, both Class of
`56, but who left Albany in their second year, will
be added to the database. We are seeking
further confirmation and current locations, if
available.
October 12,
2017: Hurricane Update:
50 Pottermen live in the hurricane ravaged States of
TX, FL, and GA. A letter or email was sent to
each asking them to reply as to how they fared.
Replies came from the following with a brief recap
of their comments:
Gary LaGrange,
`53 Now living in CA, not affected by
hurricanes nor wild fires.
Bruce King,
`56 The Villages, FL. Irma had slowed
down. We moved some furniture around, but
there was only some debris to deal with.
Austin Leahy, `57 The Villages, FL.
Irma went through the Villages as a CAT 1, so no
major problems. Life is good here. In fact,
it's good to be anywhere at our age! Stay well.
Roger Quackenbush, `61, Land O'
Lakes, FL. We had no damage and no power
outage - we were lucky.
Neil Tallis,
`66, Boynton Beach, FL. Everything fine here.
One screen panel and door damaged. Thank you for
your concern.
James Curley,
`67, Orlando, FL.
We were lucky in Orlando
that we only had minor damage and no loss of
electricity at our home.
Kevin O'Connor,
`80 Johns Creek, GA.
In my Atlanta suburb we
had wind and rain all day from Irma; but never lost
power. I was watching the giant pines in my
backyard swing around and around; but none came
down.
September 25,
2017: In Memoriam:
The Fall 2017 issue of the
UAlbany Magazine list of deceased alumni contained
several Potter Men, for whom we had not yet learned
of their passings. In the process of seeking
obituaries for these men, we also found another
member who was deceased and whose passing was
unknown to the Alumni Association. All of
these follow in chronological order of their dates
of death:
Victor Montauri, `60:
Victor H.
Montuori Jr., 74 of Loudonville, passed away
peacefully on Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Hospice
Inn at St. Peter's in Albany. Born in Amsterdam on
December 14, 1935, he was the son of the late Victor
and Josephine (Pirfo) Montuori Sr. It was on August
12, 1961 that Victor married the former Marguerite
A. Aleide. The two shared a blessed union of over 48
years together. He proudly served in the Navy.
Victor was employed by the Watervliet Arsenal as a
Mathematician for 29 years, a position he retired
from in 1995. Prior to that he was a math teacher at
the Guilderland High School from 1961-1966, and also
taught statistics in the evening session at RPI.
Victor initiated the first golf league at the
Watervliet Arsenal. He enjoyed speed skating at the
Albany County Ice Rink. He was a true family man,
enjoying bicycling, cross country skiing, canoeing,
fishing trips and especially camping in Cape Cod.
Survivors in addition to his beloved wife,
Marguerite include his loving children; Michael J.
Montuori (Susan Szarek) of Glenville, Steven
(Aurelie) Montuori of Queensbury and Daniel (Nanci)
Montuori of Niskayuna as well as his six cherished
grandchildren, Anthony, Justin, Nadia, Vincent,
Abigail and Julia. He is predeceased by his two
sisters; Angeline and Frances and his brother
Daniel. Relatives and friends are invited to call
Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. at Dufresne & Cavanaugh
Funeral Home, Ltd., 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham,
N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held
Wednesday at a time to be announced at the Church of
the Blessed Sacrament, 1902 Central Ave. (at Colby
St.), Albany. Interment will take place in Most Holy
Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna. In lieu of flowers,
memorial contributions can be made to Liberty
Enterprises (Assoc. for Retarded Citizens), 483
Liberty Dr., Amsterdam, NY 12010. For directions,
information or to light a memory candle for the
family please visit
www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com
Harley Dingman, `43
Harley S. Dingman died
December 31, 2016 at his home in Stuart, FL under
the care of his family and Treasure Coast Hospice.
He was born February 6, 1922 in Watertown, NY to
Harley S. and Viola Robbins Dingman. In 1939, he
graduated from West Carthage High School. He
obtained his BA and masters from Albany State
College, also attending Cornell and the University
of Buffalo for graduate credits. During World War II
Harley served as a paratrooper in Europe and was a
recipient of a Silver Star and Purple Heart.
Harley married Betty Bailey of Mount Morris, NY. She
predeceased him in 1983. He married Carole Norton in
1991 and they resided on Pillar Point until moving
to Stuart, Fl. He is survived by his wife Carole,
daughters Anne (Jorge) Zavala, Three Mile Bay, NY
and Stuart, Fl, Alice (James) Molero-Herron,
Watertown, NY, Ellen (Eduardo) Garcia, Mexico City,
Mexico, stepdaughter Julie (Michael) Bocciolatt,
Chaumont, NY and stepson John Anderson (Cheryl)
Bunce, Stuart, Fl as well as a chosen daughter, Lori
(James) George of Bolton Landing, NY. He is also
survived by five grandchildren, Erika Zavala
Briscoe, Jorge S. Zavala, Juan A. Molero, Dr.
Mariana Garcia, Eduardo Garcia and three
stepgrandchildren, Morgan and Skyler Bocciolatt and
Dillon Bunce, his sister-in-law, Doris Allen Dingman
of Cape Vincent, NY, four great grandchildren and
many beloved nieces and nephews. He was predeceased
by his parents, sister Doris Dingman Herrick, and
brother Donald Dingman. Harley was a teacher,
counselor, principal and superintendent of New York
State schools including Addison, Cheektowaga,
Massena, Wantagh and Blind Brook-Rye school
districts. He was high school principal in Massena
from 1956 until 1964. Following retirement in 1977,
he moved to Mexico City and became high school
principal at the American School Foundation.
Harley was an exceptional musician who sang in
church choirs and barbershop quartets in Massena,
played in different bands/orchestras and acted in
over twenty-five dramatic productions in Watertown,
Mexico City and Stuart, Florida. He performed the
national anthem at the Mets spring training facility
in his late 80’s. There will be no calling
hours or funeral per his wishes.
John Canfield, `68:
John Allan Canfield, 70,
of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away in the early
afternoon, Saturday, February 4, surrounded by his
family. John was born October 25, 1946 in Amsterdam,
NY to Earl Canfield and Antoinette Willits Canfield
and grew up with his younger brother, Joel Canfield
in Canajoharie, NY. He graduated from Canajoharie
High School with the class of 1964 and went on to
college at Clarkson University. He transferred to
SUNY Albany and finished his Bachelor's in Business
in 1968. While at SUNY Albany, he met his wife, Jill
Malloy Canfield and they married in the summer of
1969. He began his career at UNIVAC and went on to
Ingersoll-Rand and retired from Mitsubishi Chemical
America as Senior Executive Vice President of
Administration. His career took him all over the
eastern U.S., from upstate NY to southwestern VA to
Virginia Beach, when he took the job with Mitsubishi
Chemical America in Chesapeake, in 1988. An
avid model train enthusiast, he built elaborate
model trains and sets, and even created molds for
new model trains that hadn't been created yet. John
loved baseball, collecting baseball cards and
paraphernalia. His love of soul music and
conversation often made him the life of the party.
He loved going to see his favorite performers, from
James Brown to Chicago. His favorite instrument was
the air drums, which he played at any chance he
could get. He could relate to people from all walks
of life. He was known for being able to see multiple
points of view and for his deep empathy. His faith
in humanity is something that his friends and family
remember him for. He loved being outside, especially
laying in the sun by the pool reading the latest
detective novel. His favorite place in the world is
Aruba, where he and Jill vacationed annually for
years. He is preceded in death by both his
parents and his nephew, Jason Canfield. He is
survived by his wife of 46 years, Jill, his
children, Jay and Liz, his grandchildren, Gabriel
and Jack, and his brother Joel. Services will be
private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making
a donation to the Virginia Beach SPCA in his name at
http://vbspca.com/donations/honors-and-memorials.
Published in The Virginian Pilot on Feb. 19, 2017
George Poulos, `48:
George Poulos, 91, passed
away on February 22, 2017 at his home in Rye Brook.
Born in Agios Floros, Greece on February 5, 1926, he
was the son of the late Demetrios and Magdalene
Poulos. George was a United States Navy World War II
Veteran. He graduated from Port Chester High School,
Albany Teachers College and Georgetown University
Law School. After law school, he decided to follow
his passion for teaching and worked as a history and
economics teacher for 36 years at Mamaroneck High
School. He was predeceased by his wife of 60
years, Amalia Poulos, and is survived by his four
children Demes, Alex, Philip and Artemis (Arthur
McGinn) and three grandchildren Christopher,
Timothy, and Peter. He cherished his time with
his family and his church.
Thomas Dussault, `72:
Thomas Arthur Dussault,
while in the peaceful comfort of his immediate
family, passed away on April 9, 2017 and now awaits
the eternal rejuvenation and union of all spirits at
the Omega Point as conceived by the French Jesuit
Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. Tom was born on July 10,
1950, the son of Thomas W. and Louise R. Dussault,
both deceased, in the bucolic City of Little Falls,
New York, with its cooling canopy of then mature and
healthy Elm trees and a rich tradition of one world
conservatism that in one form or another served as a
beacon throughout his life. Tom is survived by
his natural family, all residing in the City of
Charlotte, North Carolina, to wit: his beloved
spouse, eternal compatriot and loyal protector, Jan
Elizabeth Dussault; his son, Zachary R. Dussault,
and his fiancé, Meagan Aylward; his daughter, Kyle
Dussault Carinelli and her husband, Michael A.
Carinelli IV; his grandson, Michael A Carinelli V:
and the mother of his children, Ms. Robyn Marriott
Dussault. He is also survived by his siblings and
their respective spouses, to wit: his sister, Ms.
Cathryn D. Franchino (Mr. Harry D. Franchino) of
Fairport, NY; his brother, Mr. John G. Dussault (Ms.
Susan L. Sanders) of Washington, DC; and his sister,
Ms. Mary Elizabeth Dussault (Ms. Susan Breen) of
North Andover, MA, as well as his nieces Jessica and
Sarah and their respective families and numerous
cousins on both his paternal and maternal sides.
Thomas was also blessed and is survived by an
immediate step family, all residing in the country
of England, to wit: his step-son, Andrew Withers and
his wife, Laura Withers; his step-son, Raymond P.
Withers and his wife, Julie Price Withers; his
step-grandchildren, Ryan Withers (affianced to Ms.
Rachel Knowles), Adam Withers, Hannah V. Withers and
Jack D. Price. He is also survived by his beloved
spouse’s sister, Ms. Anne (“Genghis”) Tilbury and
her family, to wit; husband John Tilbury, their
daughters, Julie Mulliner and Elaine Findlay and
their extended families. Despite his
disillusionment with, and discontinuation of, the
practice of law, Tom was extremely proud to have
been a high ranking graduate of both The University
at Albany and Albany Law School. His academic career
was, best described as, if not stellar, certainly a
bit unorthodox. He never quite fully answered the
bell for the usual inquisitorial prerequisites for
comprehensive academic success, “What to Learn?” and
“How much to Learn?” Instead his primary query was
“For what purpose am I being asked to learn this?”
and he reacted according to his interpretation of
the answer. An even greater source of personal
satisfaction for Tom was his active role as a parent
for both of his children, Zachary and Kyle, serving
and supporting Cub Scouts as a Den Leader and
Committee member, Youth Ice Hockey and Minor League
Baseball as a volunteer assistant, High School
Debate Assistant and Chaperone requiring extensive
travel, music aficionado and advisor (but he
couldn’t play a lick). Prop construction for a
school musical and research assistant. Tom was also
a member of the Little Falls Historical Society and
The Great Dane Athletic Club. He asks that any
donations in his memory be made to The Great Dane
Athletic Club, whose oft stated mission always
places academics first (The University at Albany’s
Athletic Department consistently rates near the top
of all Division 1 schools by any measure of overall
academic performance and as a member of America East
supports the initiative of the “You Can Play”
project) while also helping to maintain an
extraordinarily high level of performance on the
part of both men and women. Memorial service
at Carolina Funeral & Cremation Center on Wednesday,
April 12, 2017 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. 5505 Monroe
Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212. Another memorial
service will be planned later this year in Little
Falls, New York. Date and location to be determined.
Rudolph Vido,`78:
Rudy E. Vido, 65, passed
away on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at the Hospice Inn
at St. Peter's Hospital with his loving family by
his side. Rudy was born on March 21, 1952, to the
late Rudy and Lois Vido in Albany, Rudy was a
graduate of Albany High School, and went on to have
an illustrious sports career at S.U.N.Y. Albany in
football, wrestling, and track and field. His
shot-put record is still unbroken, and his 1974
season is the only year that S.U.N.Y. Albany's
football team went undefeated. His accomplishments
are countless, but to name a few are S.U.N.Y. Albany
Hall of Fame, the Greater Capital District Football
Hall of Fame, and he was the first UAlbany player to
be signed as a free agent for the New England
Patriots. Most important to him was coaching his son
and daughter in Colonie Pop Warner football and
cheerleading. Rudy worked as a neurobehavioral
director for Millview T.B.I. Program. Rudy will be
remembered as a loving husband, father, and friend.
His passion in life was his family and helping
others. He will be greatly missed. Rudy is survived
by his beloved wife, Barbara Lee Vido; his children,
Shannon Stanton, Brittany Vido, and Tyler Vido; and
his sister, Toni Cerulli. Rudy also leaves behind
his football family of over 40 years, and all of his
friends, co-workers, and clients at Millview T.B.I.
Program. Calling hours will be held at New Comer
Funerals & Cremations, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie,
on Friday, April 21, from 4-7 p.m. A funeral service
will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, April
22, at 10 a.m. Burial will be held in Memory Gardens
Cemetery, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Rudy's name to
gofundme.com/for-the-love-of-rudy-vido/donate
James Brook, `69:
James F. Brook, age 70,
was born July 18, 1946 in Rochester, New York, the
son of James L. Brook and Patricia Doherty Brook.
Jim lived his life to the fullest, loved and adored
his family, and was always generous to others. He
was awarded Boy Scout's Eagle Scout Award at age 13,
New York State's youngest recipient to date in 1960,
and served as a longtime camper and counselor at
Camp Stella Maris in upstate New York. A graduate of
SUNY Albany in 1968, with an undergraduate degree in
Economics, Jim worked part time as a sheriff's
deputy during school and was even dispatched to
Woodstock in August 1969 with his fellow deputies to
help keep the peace. Jim received his Juris
Doctorate from SUNY Buffalo, College of Law in 1971.
He spent two years in the Air Force ROTC based out
of Loring Air Force Base in Maine. Jim moved to
Phoenix, Arizona in 1972, with his then wife Ann,
and during his 45 years practicing law, rose to
prominence as one of the leading attorneys in
Arizona in the areas of plaintiff's personal injury,
wrongful death and medical malpractice. He also
served as a judge in Paradise Valley from 1991-1995.
Jim had a passion for sailing, especially in Tonga,
Tahiti, the San Juan Islands, and Catalina Island.
He also loved Arabian horses, which he and his
family showed throughout the United States for over
twenty years. Passing away peacefully on May 16,
2017, he is survived by his children Lisa Brook King
(Thomas), Kristen Brook (Daniel), and Robert Brook
(Daunell-Keisha). He is also survived by his eleven
grandchildren Zachary, Katherine, Alexandra, Abbey,
Jason, Dylan, Kyra, Lainey, Kyle, Serendipity and
Carter and by his brother Dr. Robert Brook (Ava),
and sisters Theresa Penrod (George) and Nancy
Piechota (Charles). A memorial service will be held
this Saturday, May 20th at 11:00am at Messinger
Mortuary located at 7601 E. Indian School,
Scottsdale, AZ 85251. In lieu of flowers, please
send donations to Ryan's House, Hospice of the
Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014,
which provided loving and peaceful care to Jim
during his final days. Arrangements entrusted to
Messinger Indian School Mortuary. Published in
The Arizona Republic on May 19, 2017
September 8,
2017: Fall Potter Club Alumni Luncheon mailing
goes out to 70 members.
Potter club Membership
Directory List updated. See link at the left.
Loida Vera
Cruz, UAlb Alumni Office,
sent the following link from the UAlbany News about
WWI and Edward Eldred Potter. We will
commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of
Edward Potter in 2018. Put it on your
calendar. More plans later.
http://www.albany.edu/news/81627.php?utm_source=toa&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=internal_comm&utm_term=facstaff&utm_content=picture
September, 1,
2017: Fall Potter Luncheon now Scheduled for
Tuesday, October 17,
2017.
A strategic
decision was made to change the date
for the Fall luncheon from October 10, mentioned
below in our Home Page Info, to October, 17.
The new date comes a day or so before the UAlbany
Homecoming Weekend. So, if you plan to attend
Homecoming, you can catch the Potter Luncheon by
arriving a day or so early. More specific
information on the luncheon will be sent by email in
early September to the list of Pottermen who want to
be notified about the luncheons. The info will
also be posted here at the same time. The
luncheon will still be at the Route 7 Diner in
Latham.
August 3,
2017: In Memoriam: Carroll W. Judd, `53
Carroll W. Judd, 87, of
Canastota passed away July 19, 2017 at University
Hospital. He is survived by his wife Reina,
his daughters, Cynthia Reiter, Sharon Garcia, Sheila
Shaffer and 2 grandsons and several nieces and
nephews. Memorial service
will be held at a later
date. G.F. Zimmer Funeral Home, Chittenango is in
charge of arrangements.
Published in the in the Syracuse Post Standard from
July 22 to July 23, 2017.
[N.B.
We will notify Pottermen when details of the
memorial service become available.]
May 17, 2017:
In Memoriam: Donald J. Nolan, `60
Nolan, Donald James
CLIFTON PARK Donald James Nolan Ph.D., entered into
eternal life on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, peacefully and
surrounded by family. He would have celebrated his
83rd birthday on Sunday. Don was born on May 14,
1934, to Henrietta and John Nolan of Cohoes, where
he grew up with his older brother John "Jack." Don
graduated from Catholic Central High School, Troy,
in 1952. Afterwards, Don attended the State
University of New York (SUNY) at Albany; he then
enlisted in the United States Army and served as
First Lieutenant in the 101st Airborne Division
where he parachuted onto the icecap in Greenland. He
later continued his service as an active member of
the National Guard. He served his country with the
same steadfast honor and integrity with which he did
everything in his life. After his service, Don
pursued his education, earning his B.A. in
mathematics and his M.A. in French from SUNY Albany.
In 1967, he earned his Ph.D. in French from the
University of Illinois at Urbana, and taught French
while there. Educational innovation was the theme
throughout Don's professional career. His work in
the field of education helped to revolutionize the
opportunities that are provided to anyone seeking
higher education in the State of New York. Don was
an integral contributor to the establishment of New
York State's first external degree program. Regents
College, known today as Excelsior College, was built
on the idea that what a person knows is more
important than where he learned it. Don appreciated
the simplicity and humanity in this concept. He
served as the first director of the Regents External
Degree Program from 1971 - 1978, and directed the
establishment of the program, which offers
undergraduate degrees by examination, through study
at other colleges, military courses, and other
nontraditional approaches. His work earned him
honorary doctoral degrees from two colleges. Today,
more than 35,000 students are enrolled in programs
at Excelsior College, and Don's legacy will live on
through the educational opportunities he helped
create. From 1978 - 1982, Don worked for the State
Education Department of New York as assistant
commissioner for higher education academic review,
and then as deputy commissioner of higher and
professional education from 1982 until his
retirement in 1996. He has also authored several
publications, including the book Regents College:
The Early Years, a comprehensive review of the
establishment of the college. Throughout his life,
Don also served as a member on several advisory
boards. Don met Marguerite Ellen Hastings near her
home in Carthage, N.Y., in the midst of his National
Guard training at Fort Drum. Don and Marguerite were
married on June 20, 1959, - the beginning of a
lifetime of love, devotion, family, and faith that
they built together. They welcomed their first child
in 1960, and continued to grow their young family.
By the time Don completed his Ph.D., he and
Marguerite had five children and were living in a
small apartment in Champaign-Urbana, Illinois. In
1967, they moved to Clifton Park and into a loving
community which would provide remarkable friendships
over the next fifty years. Don and Marguerite
welcomed their ninth child in 1976 and their large
family was complete! The love and devotion that Don
and Marguerite had for each other shone through
every aspect of their lives. Their relationship was
special and rare, and was a blessing to all who had
the good fortune to know them. Don always spoke to
and about his wife with love, gentleness, and
respect, and she was always his priority in the
midst of a busy life. It was clear how proud and
grateful Don was to have Marguerite as his partner
in this life. Don was a man of great faith and was a
member of St. Edward the Confessor Church in Clifton
Park. He taught religion classes and served as both
a minister of the Eucharist and a lector there. He
and Marguerite were active in the church community
and were members of the Hosanna Prayer Group where
they developed special friendships with so many. For
several years, he coordinated an annual retreat with
his brothers in Christ to Saint Joseph's Abbey in
Spencer, Mass. In everything he did, Don was an
unfailing example of the love that God calls us to
show for one another. Don enjoyed living a life of
family and faith that he and Marguerite created. He
loved spending time with his children and
grandchildren, and won many games of HORSE in the
driveway and threw many footballs and baseballs to
kids in the yard. He enjoyed bowling with his young
family and later on was the coach for his son DJ's
Special Olympics bowling team. He was an avid golfer
and a member at Ballston Spa Country Club for many
years. He played countless rounds of golf, most
frequently with his sons, but also with his
daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren, and
enjoyed playing in the BC Open in Endicott. He was a
loyal fan of the New York Yankees, and if the
Yankees weren't on T.V., somebody was golfing
somewhere. Always interested in sharing life with
others, Don was eager to learn about the lives of
his family and friends; he listened without
judgment, counseled when needed, and cheered
enthusiastically for accomplishments of any kind. He
loved laughter and jokes, whether they caused him to
groan or to laugh so hard that he couldn't speak.
Don completed the crossword puzzle and jumble every
day and enjoyed watching Jeopardy! Don's gentle,
humble, and loving manner was a blessing to all who
knew him. He lived his life with grace, and was a
constant example of pure love and goodness.
Throughout his life, his faith in God sustained him;
he never doubted God's plan for him. His legacy will
live on proudly through so many and his presence
will be greatly missed. Don is survived by his
loving wife of 58 years, Marguerite Ellen Hastings
Nolan; and their nine children, Mark Nolan of
Mechanicville, David Nolan of Ludlow, Mass., Laura
Hinman (Malcolm) of Jonesville, Barbara Marshall
(Todd) of Broadlands, Va., Gwyn Nolan of Clifton
Park, Stephen Nolan (Lisa) of Ballston Spa, Jay
Nolan (Nancy) of Saratoga Springs, Kelly
Rauschenbach (the late William) of Rock Tavern, and
DJ (Donald Joseph) Nolan of Clifton Park. Don was
the loving grandfather to 16 grandchildren, Sarah
and Joel Hinman; Ryan and Casey Nolan; Julia,
Timothy, and Kimberly Nolan; Sarah, Allison, and
Katelyn Nolan; Erica, Elizabeth, Emma, and Esley
Rauschenbach; and Olivia and Chloe Marshall. He is
also survived by his older and taller brother, Jack
Nolan (Sheila) of Naples, Fla.; and many nieces and
nephews. He was the devoted friend of many special
people who have become like family to him as well. A
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on
Saturday, May 13, at 9 a.m. at St. Edward the
Confessor Church, 569 Clifton Park Center Road in
Clifton Park. Relatives and friends are invited to
call at the church chapel on Friday, May 12, from
4-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Jonesville Cemetery,
Jonesville, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made
in Donald's memory to
Shenendehowa.dollarsforscholars.org; or in C/O the
funeral home and to St. Edward the Confessor Church
Building Fund, 569 Clifton Park Center Road, Clifton
Park, NY 12065. Please express your online
condolences by visiting
gordoncemerickfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted by the family to the Gordon C.
Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY
12065.
April 28,
2017: In Memoriam: George H. Wood, Jr., `54
GEORGE H. WOOD, JR., 84
of Millbrook, formerly of Yonkers, died on April 22,
2017 in Poughkeepsie. He was born in Troy, NY on
August 5, 1932 to George H. Wood, Sr. and Dorothy E.
Flynn Wood. George graduated from Lansingburgh
High School in Troy, as well as NYSCT (U. Albany),
before serving honorably in the U.S. Army from
1954-1962. He married Arline Lacy Wood on August 29,
1959. George spent the next 35 years as a teacher
and guidance counselor at Hawthorne Middle School,
then Roosevelt High School in Yonkers. He coached
cross country, bowling, and his favorite sport,
tennis. His Roosevelt teams dominated Yonkers City
league tennis for 25 years. He finished his coaching
career at Ardsley High School, coaching both the
boys and girls teams. George volunteered as a track
and field referee for the Glenn D. Loucks games from
the 1970's until 2016, and was an active parishioner
at Asbury United Methodist Church. For many years,
he volunteered at the Will Library, both with its
book sale and providing tax preparation for seniors.
During summers, George loved spending time at
Babcock Lake, where he started a tennis program. He
always had time to counsel a friend in need, with
his only fault being that he was a Red Sox fan.
A devoted son, husband, father, uncle, and
grandparent, George leaves behind his wife of 57
years, Arline, their son Hon. Charles D. Wood,
Justice of the Supreme Court (Dori), daughter Susan
Giannelli (Joe), grandchildren Elizabeth, Isabella,
Troy, Joey, Ace, April, and a great-granddaughter,
Layla. To honor George's life, family and friends
will gather on Tuesday from 2-8 P.M. at WESTCHESTER
FUNERAL HOME 190 Main St, Eastchester 914-337-4585.
A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00
A.M at Asbury United Methodist Church, 167 Scarsdale
Road, Crestwood. In lieu of flowers memorial
donations may be made to the Salvation Army or your
local Boys and Girls club. To sign our online
guestbook visit
www.westchesterfuneralhome.com
April 16,
2017: In Memoriam: William J. Adams, `53:
William J. "Bill" Adams of
Clifton Park passed away at Albany Medical Center
early Wednesday morning, April 12, 2017, and has
been reunited with his beloved wife, Jane in Heaven.
Bill was born in Watervliet, and is the son of the
late John and Anna Jeffes Adams. Bill was a 1948
graduate of Watervliet High School, and then a 1953
graduate of The University of Albany, where he
earned his master's degree and completed his
doctoral course work. He married his loving wife,
Jane F. Bagley in August of 1961, and spent 30 years
working at General Electric's Research and
Development Lab in Niskayuna. His last decade was
spent with G.E. Medical Systems where he was
instrumental in writing the programming for the
early M.R.I. equipment and was awarded the
prestigious Dushman Award in October 1991 for his
work. He retired in 1993 and spent his remaining
years enjoying the company of his friends and
family, following the LPGA tour and could always be
found immersed in a good book or a nap. In their
early retirement, Bill and his wife spent many
winters in Myrtle Beach and Pawley's Island, S.C.,
enjoying the warmer weather and lots of golf with
many of their friends from the north and all of
their South Carolina friends. When he wasn't playing
golf, Bill tutored math students, played an
exceptional game of bridge and entertained his
friends, his children and his children's friends,
with his many magic tricks. Bill is survived by his
daughters, Kelly Wood and Jeffrey Stallmer, Susan
(Bob) Adams-Judd, Amy (Tom) Abbati; son, William
(Frances); as well as his sister and brother in-law,
Patricia (Dick) Campbell; sister-in-law, Dorothy
(Bud) Adams; granddaughters, Elizabeth Judd, Emily
Jane Abbati; grandsons, Matthew and Kevin Judd; and
his "adopted" grandchildren, Matthew Hogan, Carly
(Cody) Weik and Jackie Stallmer. Calling hours will
be held on Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Catricala
Funeral Home Inc., 1597 Rte. 9, Clifton Park, with a
funeral Mass on Tuesday at 11 a.m. in St. Edward's
Church in Clifton Park. Burial will be in the Gerald
B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of
flowers, and to honor Bill's generous and caring
spirit, the family requests that individuals perform
a gracious and kind act toward another.
Obituary published in the Albany Times-Union.
April 11,
2017: Spring Albany Luncheon:
Attending: Bob Umholtz, `51; Frank Ioele, `52;
Claude Palczak, `53; Paul Ward, `53; Peter McManus,
`54; Jack Higham, `57; Frank McEvoy, `57; Jim
Morrissey, `57; Fred Culbert, `65; John Schneider,
`65; Doug Davis, `69. See photos in Albany
Luncheons Album in the Photo Gallery (link at the
left).
Paul's update on
Veteran's Memorial Plaques: Plaques to be
installed at downtown campus between Draper and
Huested by July 4. No dedication date
announced, yet.
Plans will be made for
recognizing the 100th anniversary of the death of
Edward Potter, August 1, 2018. More details
following the Fall luncheon.
Fall
Albany Luncheon: Tuesday, October, 10, 2017
at Route 7 Diner, Latham.
March 22, 2017: In Memoriam: Francis Rodgers, `54: Francis William Rodgers died at his home in Silver Spring, on Saturday, March 18, 2017. Born on September 3, 1932, he grew up in LeRoy, N.Y. and was a graduate of LeRoy High School and New York State College for Teachers at Albany, where he was a member of the Edward Eldred Potter Club and earned a bachelor's degree in English and mathematics and a masters degree in education. He was a longtime resident of North Greenbush, and a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit in East Greenbush. He began his career as a mathematics teacher and guidance counselor in the East Greenbush Central School District, then spent over 25 years as an assistant principal at Bethlehem Central High School in Delmar, retiring in 1989. In retirement, he served on the Town of North Greenbush Planning Board from 1991-97, advocating for local environmental protection and for the rights of the community; he also contributed his talents as a volunteer by teaching computer literacy in local libraries and playing piano in senior centers. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sue Ann (Hoogkamp); his daughters, Kerry Ellen and Tara Sue, all of Silver Spring; siblings, Judith Ames (Albion, N.Y.), James (Hopewell, Va.), and Barbara Brown (Bridgewater, N.J.); and 14 nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brother Gerard. An extraordinarily devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, he took great pleasure in his family and in the companionship of his family dogs over the years. He is loved and will be dearly missed by an extended network of family and friends who knew him from the communities where he lived and worked, and through his many interests, including reading, cooking and baking, politics, jazz piano, hi-fi audio and computing, amateur magic, and tennis. He will be remembered for his deep commitments to social justice and civic-minded participation in journalism, evidenced by the hundreds of letters to the editor he published over several decades in publications such as the New York Times, the Albany Times-Union, the National Catholic Reporter, and the Washington Post, on topics ranging from local and national politics and the Catholic Church to the social implications of technological change. Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 24, from 7-9 p.m., at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. W, Silver Spring. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 25, 1 p.m., in St. John the Baptist Catholic Community, 12319 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Rensselaer, on Saturday, April 8, with a graveside service at 10 a.m. All services are open to the public. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the following non-profit organizations: ProPublica (propublica.org/donate/), to support journalism in the public interest; WBGO (pledge.wbgo.org/epledgenow), to support jazz on public radio; or Circles of Mercy (circlesofmercy.org/donate.html), a center in Rensselaer that supports those in need, especially women and children. Condolence page at wjlyonsfuneralhome.com
March 12,
2016: After a long
delay on my part updates follow. Mea Culpa
Spring Albany Luncheon, soon, Tuesday, April
11, 2017. A
letter/email will be sent shortly to all on the
Albany Luncheon mailing list. This includes
all Albany-area Pottermen and all others who have
asked to be included. If you do not receive a
notice, let me know by phone or email. Reply
to Doug Davis, if planning to attend.
In Memoriam:
Ted Bayer, `51: Ted
passed away, February 16, 2017. There was no
obituary and no service. His life events since
graduation that he submitted as part of the 75th
Anniversary Potter Club Directory follow:
(02/23/2006) Family: married Jeanne Van Etten from
Lake Katrine, NY, Aug 30, 1953; Children; Pamela
Jeanne; Theodore C.; Lisa; Hollie; and Allison;
Military Service: United States Air Force,
1945-1947, Phillipine Islands, 1574 Weather Sq, 13th
Air Force; MSgt - Weather Station Typhoon Recon -
Clark Field, 1946-1947; Completed MA Degree in
Administration and Counseling at St. Lawrence
University; Teaching positions: Tupper Lake CSD,
Business Teacher, Coach, 1951-1956; NYSCT, Albany to
SUNY Albany 1956-1989, Milne School Supervisor of
Student Teachers and Department Chair, Assoc. Prof.
of Educational Psychology, 1966-1989; Taught
Undergraduate Ed. Psychology, Developmental
Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Instructional
Psychology; Coordinator of doctoral students
teaching undergraduate educational psychology
courses; Graduate courses Taught: Educational
Psychology (Masters Level); Advanced Ed. Psychology,
Graduate School; Seminar in Teaching Educational
Psychology; Other teaching: St. Rose College, Junior
College of Albany, Schenectady County Community
College, Hudson Valley Community College, National
Teacher Corps; Retired in 1989, returned to
University, part time until 2004; Hobbies: Fly
fishing and fly tier - Golf, Bowling, Reading,
Hunting; Awards: School of Education - "Golden
Apple" Superior Teaching; Who's Who in American
Education, 1987; nomination three times to
University Outstanding Teaching; Jeanne died
January 13, 2011.
In Memoriam: Michael
LaMarca, `53:
Michael
James LaMarca, a biologist who taught for 30 years
at Lawrence University, died in Rochester,
Minnesota, on February 9, 2017, of complications
from a stroke. He was 85. Michael moved
through life with effusiveness, humor, and
generosity, fueled by many passions, especially his
loving wife of 63 years, Joan LaMarca; his three
children, Mary LaMarca (deceased) and husband George
Stephens, Cathy Stroebel and husband Rob Stroebel,
and Nancy Gordon and partner Steve Levens; his four
grandchildren, Ben, Hannah, and Andy Stroebel, and
Zach Gordon; many colleagues, students, and friends;
and all things science—especially his life's work in
developmental zoology. He greatly enjoyed his role
as an educator and was known for sharing his
knowledge of the natural world far and wide, even
when the topic didn't particularly suit the occasion
(thus leading to the aphorism, "You can dress a
biologist up, but you can't take him to dinner").
Michael was born June 4, 1931, in Jamestown, NY, the
son of Carl Anthony and Ignazia (Montagna) LaMarca,
along with brothers Anthony S. and Carl R. LaMarca
(all deceased). He was the first in his family to
attend college, graduating with a BA from the New
York State College for Teachers in Albany. Having
enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War, he
served four years active duty stateside as a
meteorological officer and achieved the rank of
lieutenant before moving to active reserves to
attend graduate school. He earned a PhD in biology
at Cornell University in Ithaca, NY, and taught for
two years at Rutgers University in New Brunswick,
NJ, before joining the faculty at Lawrence. As
Professor of Biology at Lawrence from 1965 to 1995,
his enthusiastic style of teaching impacted
thousands of students, none more so than those he
mentored through independent study, many of whom
have gone on to distinguished careers as doctors,
researchers, and more. While at Lawrence, he earned
the Excellence in Teaching Award Citation and was
named the Raymond H. Herzog Professor of Science.
His own research earned him a place of influence and
honor in the scientific community and brought him to
many sites, including Argonne National Laboratory,
the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Purdue
University, and Harvard University School of
Medicine. In 1984, he helped start and staff
Appleton's first in vitro fertilization clinic.
Other notable achievements include owning a
succession of beloved, terribly spoiled dogs;
commanding the family troops for yearly camping
trips and other adventures in nature; serving a
lifetime position as family photographer and
slideshow emcee (followed much later by the scanning
and cataloging of fifty-odd years of color slides);
perfecting a world-class spaghetti sauce with
meatballs worthy of his Sicilian roots; and
mastering an impressive range of home repair
"five-minute jobs." Memorials may be directed
to the National Science Teachers Association or the
National Academy of Sciences. Published in
Appleton Post-Crescent on Feb. 26, 2017.