Luke Lyons

Lyons, Luke R.
Luke Ronald Lyons
Ron- Husband, father, popop, friend, coach, mentor extraordinaire.
Ron was born in Ossining, NY to Mary and Luke Lyons, He graduated from Croton Harmon H.S where he was an outstanding athlete, lettering in three sports and becoming a ConEd winner as well as All County. His record of 4 touchdowns in one game resulted in having his jersey #33 retired.
Ron graduated from Denver University. After graduating he attended O.C.S. Academy at Quantico. He was proud to be a marine. He went on to get his masters degree at Hunter College and his administrative degree from N.Y.U. He started his teaching and coaching career at John Jay H.S. in Katonah NY. His interaction with all students was exceptional. The late Marty Todd, put Ron at the helm of head coach for football and baseball. His football and baseball records were above reproach, which he was awarded coach of the year and inducted into the Westchester county football hall of fame as well as John Jay's hall of fame. Ron loved all sports and followed all athletes on whatever team they we on. He was especially touched by former students and who sought his advice. He mentored many and had respect and admiration for all of them.
When his grandchildren became involved in sports, attended every cross country, field hockey, lacrosse, baseball, football, cheerleading and tai kwon do event for them. He even sat through the dance recitals of his granddaughters.
Ron faith sustained him in every aspect of his life. He was honest and sincere, generous, helpful, fair and always available to listen.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife Joan (Sarcone) and his children: Dawn and Kenny Munoz, Ronnie and Sue Lyons, Karen and Michael Deutsch, and Alessandra and Rick Maxwell. His grandchildren Trevor, Kelsey, Molly, Luke III, Kate, Rachael, Bailey, Jordan, Royce, Joli, and Hattie Ava. Who he loved with a passion. He is also survived by his sister Joan Palmer and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved dog Webby.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 10:30 AM at St. Edwards the Confessor Church, New Fairfield, CT. Interment will follow at St. Augustine's Cemetery, Ossining, NY. Visitation will be held on Friday March 13, 2015 at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, from 3pm- 8pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the L. Ronald Lyons Scholarship fund c/o Katonah Lewisboro Schools, Katonah, NY 10536 or Danbury Animal Welfare Society, 174 Grassy Plain St. Bethel, CT 06801.