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Alan Henry Obituary
Alan's family will receive family and friends from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday (April 14) at the Doran Funeral Home Inc., 4 E. Bayard St., Seneca Falls. A celebration of his life will follow at 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Restvale Cemetery, Seneca Falls, will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Seneca Falls Recreation Boosters, 35 Water Street, Seneca Falls, 13148, attention, "Youth Lacrosse Program".
Alan was the patriarch of the Mynderse Lacrosse "family" for 30 years, where he earned 266 wins and has been credited as having a major impact on the growth and development of lacrosse in the Finger Lakes Region.
Raised in Hempstead, Long Island, he played at midfield and attack for Hempstead High School. He then attended the State University of New York at Cortand, where he played attack man throughout his four years and graduated with a B.S. degree in Physical Education.
In 1965, Alan started his professional career as a Physical Education teacher, coaching JV Football, and JV lacrosse for Yorktown Heights. In 1969 Alan became Head Lacrosse Coach at Mynderse Academy where he remained until his retirement in 1998. Alan initially started a Physical Education Instructor at Mynderse but spent the majority of his career teaching Health Education with additional responsibilities as a Driver's Education Instructor. He was twice recognized as "Finger Lakes Lacrosse Coach of the Year" and was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 2003. Alan was also active in the Red Cross.
He is survived by his three children: Jill Henry and her husband, James Lorenzetti of Seneca Falls, Stacey Decker and her husband, Patrick of Penfield and Gavin Henry and his wife, Emily Esch of St. Cloud, Minn.; five grandchildren: Kelly Taylor, Owen and Sam Lorenzetti and Emily and Anna Decker; and finally his dog, Annie.
Alan was predeceased by his wife of 42 years, Sharon Brady Henry.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alan Henry
April 27, 2011
I met Alan in Florida just a few short years ago. He was patient, kind and well-spoken and I am so very shocked and saddened that we have lost him.
Darla Joyce
Edgewater, FL
April 19, 2011
Jill, Stacey, and Gavin - Words cannot begin to express how much we are going to miss your Dad. The memories we have of our days in Seneca Falls together will last forever. Many great times! He was a great teacher, coach, husband, father and most of all a wonderful friend.
Love - Dan & Joanne Caraher
David McNaney
April 18, 2011
Coach Henry had a great impact on many young men who played lacrosse for him at Mynderse Academy. We were fortunate to play and learn from an inspirational person.
George Ampagoomian
April 18, 2011
I cannot express my profound sense of loss. Al was a special brother in college and although we had few meetings after graduation, there was always this connection. My sympathy to his family. We lost a special person but we were lucky to have him for as long as we did.
John Mitchell
April 14, 2011
My sympathy goes out to the Henry family for your loss.
Mr Henry was an educator, both on and off the field. He taught in a manner where you would WANTED to learn, to do your best, and to become a better person for it.
On the lacrosse field a group of individuals became a Family. Mr. Henry left a lasting impression on us that will always be important...character. As important as a ground ball is in lacrosse, a persons character is important in life.
April 14, 2011
My thoughts and prayers to Mrs. Henry, Gavin, Stacey, Jill, and the awesome defensesmen Jamie. Mr. Henry was a remarkable man who taught the game of life as well as the game of lacrosse.
I've always thought of Mr. Henry whenever I give blood. It was only a few days ago when I was at Red Cross thinking of my old coach.
It seems like only yesterday that we tripped on Gavin's Big wheel as we started March practice on the parking lot and was shocked to learn of Mr. Henry as I searched for "Mynderse Academy" lacrosse.
In the last few months the Mynderse Academy lacrosse family have lost two remarkable men in Mr. Henry and Gerry Galusha.
THE DAVE ROGERS FAMILY
April 13, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Neil Trotta
April 12, 2011
Coach Henry was a great man. All of the members of the MA Lacrosse Family have many memories and great stories to tell for many years to come.
April 11, 2011
Iwill miss the laughs,walking the beach,karoke king. RIP my friend
Brian McNaney
April 11, 2011
Coach Henry always taught the lacrosse team about being a family and that is something I have shared with my sons. I was fortunate to play for him.
Mark Polzinetti
April 11, 2011
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Henry. He and his family are in my thoughts and Prayers.
Rest in Peace Mr. Henry
Sue Carello
April 11, 2011
I'm so very sorry to hear of the passing of Coach Henry. He was a great man and teacher. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Stephanie L
April 10, 2011
RIP Mr. Henry. Such a special teacher. Always will remember you fondly. Thoughts & prayers are with the family at this time.
April 9, 2011
"Al was one of the most dedicated teachers and coaches I ever knew. He had a wonderful sense of humor and was very devoted to the Red Cross Blood Dives for many years. How many lives were saved because Al ("Count Dracula") encouraged the students at Mynderse Academy to donate blood and promised them it would be one of the most meaningful things in their lives. Al will be sadly missed by his family and all who knew him. Donald Gee-(co-worker and friends for many years)
Joe & Lauri Nigro & Family
April 9, 2011
His candle burned brightly from the love he had for his wife, children, family, co-workers, students and many, many friends. The light has dimmed, but still flickers from those who knew and loved him. He will long be remembered as a strong family man, coach, teacher and inspiration to many. To those who were fortunate to know and love him, his memory will live on for a lifetime. RIP Al Henry and may your candle burn brightly as you join Sharon once again.
Lois Becroft-Emley
April 9, 2011
Alan you made a difference in many lives...always kind and encouraging. Sharing your many friends with me. Thank you for sharing the funny stories about your family, Sharon and the children. What a wonderful time that must have been.
I was privileged to meet your son who reflects your wit, acceptance, warmth and who "Loves his Pop."
As I pursue colours of a new day your energy and memory will remain a part of me. You are missed.
My love and meditations to you and your family are steadfast. Love, Lois
Karen Heilner
April 9, 2011
He was a wonderful man who touched many lives. He will be sadly missed.
Jeffrey Manning
April 9, 2011
A gentle, thoughtful, and honorable man. A mentor to thousands of young people.
I will miss him.
Kevin Rogers
April 9, 2011
The Best of the Best!! Thank you for being the mentor you were. Rest in peace my friend.
Tom Melton
April 8, 2011
I was sorry to hear of coach Henry passing away. He was a big part of my high school days. He will be missed and remembered by all of his lacrosse family from Mynderse. May his family know we all loved him.
Tony Cristaldi
April 8, 2011
I was shocked and saddened to learn of coach Henry's passing. He was a great coach and an absolute gem of a health class instructor. My coldolences go out to his family. We'll have to raise a glass in his memory at our 30th reunion coming up this summer.
Joe L.
April 8, 2011
A gentleman who truly made a difference in peoples lives. Gone too young, remembered always.
Jayne Clemenson Moskal
April 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Henry family. Coach was a sweet, funny, caring and wonderful man. I am just glad that I was lucky enough to have known him. May you find peace and comfort knowing how special he was to so many people. Much love.
Michele Baker
April 8, 2011
You will be greatly missed Mr. Henery, you and your wife were very good to me!!! Rest in Peace
Brian Stickney
April 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss... Al was a teacher who touched my life... kindness... sense of humor....just a good guy....
Christina Uticone
April 8, 2011
I don't think there is anything I could write that Coach's family doesn't already know. How much he meant to me, and everyone who knew him; how much I love the entire family; how much I'll miss Coach. It's been an amazing experience, sharing memories of him with others online this week. I'm looking forward to coming home and seeing everyone again. I think Coach would love that he's being remembered so fondly, and that he's going to be the center of one of the biggest, happiest celebrations MA has seen in a long time.
M L
April 8, 2011
Good-bye Mr. Henry.
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