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Jul 4, 1950 - May 4, 2025
Warren was a wonderful friend who inspired many with his teaching and kindness. May he rest in peace after a life well lived.
Michele Meekin
May 14, 2025 | Edmonds, WA
So sorry for your loss Sue & Kristen,
I have very fond memories of Warren & my conversations at SPAC intermissions over the years.
My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Phyllis Crocker
Phyllis Crocker
May 12, 2025 | Saratoga Springs, NY | Friend
My condolences to the Dart Family. I knew Warren as a Teacher at Greenfield School and from the many stories he told about his Father's service to our Country as a Tuskegee Airman. He was so proud of his Father. Warren may you rest in peace.
MARIANNE MURAUSKAS
May 11, 2025 | SEMINOLE, FL | Acquaintance
Some teachers teach lessons that stay in our minds. Others teach lessons that stay in our hearts. My sixth-grade teacher was both.
He was more than just an educator — he was a mentor, a guide, and someone who understood the quiet power of storytelling. Every day after recess, he would read to us. It seemed simple then — just a book and a voice — but looking back, those moments shaped my imagination, my curiosity, and the way I understand the world. I still think about those...
Joshua Carlsson
May 10, 2025 | Hadley, NY | Student
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Dart family. Warren and I met on a late spring day just before the opening of the SPAC season in 1972. Along with Rich, under the helm of House Manager Henry Trombley we began our summers at SPAC as Usher Captains. A delightful way to spend the summers and the beginning of a friendship that showed Warren as a friendly, caring and hard working man. Through all these years meeting up at SPAC or in the community, Warren’s warmth, friendship and devotion to his...
Lori Liebert
May 09, 2025 | Burnt Hills, NY | Friend
I had the pleasure of knowing Warren during the years that I have been an usher at SPAC. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Brenda Lewis
May 09, 2025 | Schenectady, NY | Acquaintance
Mr. Dart was my 6th grade teacher at Greenfield Elementary School. He was a great teacher. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Jessica Siedlecki-Dejnozka
May 09, 2025 | Elizabethtown, NY | Student
I never met this gentleman, however his daughter Kristen is wonderful so he had to be amazing. So sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort and peace for the family.
Emy Murphy Emy Murphy
May 09, 2025 | Schenectady, NY | Friend
You will always be "Mr. Dart" to me ... a mainstay at Saratoga Basketball games, a kind coach, and a devoted father. Kristen, I can't imagine that a father could be more proud of all that you are. My sincere condolences to you and your mom.
Maureen Van Neste
May 09, 2025 | MELROSE, MA | Friend
Saratoga Springs- Warren Leonard Dart passed away May 4, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, he was 74.
Born July 4, 1950 in Saratoga Springs to the late Clarence and Millie Dart. Warren was a proud graduate of the Saratoga Springs City School District. In fact after graduating from SUNY Oswego and the University of Albany he would dedicate his professional career to the district. He began teaching 4th grade in 1978 at Greenfield Elementary before switching to 6th grade in 1982. He retired from the Maple Avenue Middle School in 2012. Beyond the classroom he coached boy’s track and field, field hockey and girls’ basketball. He remained committed to the girls’ basketball program in his retirement including this past season. Warren spent multiple summers working at SPAC starting in 1972, he most enjoyed the Jazz fest and the classical events.
Warren was very dedicated to his family. He continued to share the storied legacy of his father Tuskegee airmen, Lt Col. Clarence Dart, at local schools and community organizations. He loved hearing about the accomplishments of his nieces and nephews. His most treasured time was spent with his wife of 42 years, Susan Dart and his daughter Kristen Dart. Family dinner was very important to him. He and Sue enthusiastically followed Kristen’s sports career and would regularly travel to RI before her return to the capital region. Warren enjoyed traveling and took many memorable vacations with both family and friends. Not only did he like to vacation, there were numerous day trips, scenic train rides and evening cruises in a convertible to get ice cream. In his later years he finally realized his dream of owning a corvette. Although Warren’s time with us was unexpectedly cut short he leaves a legacy of commitment to his community and more memories with friends and family than one can count.
In addition to his parents, Warren was predeceased by his brother Clarence Dart.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Dart, his daughter Kristen Dart, his sisters Katherine Dart, Gwendolyn Steans (David), Denise Dart, Dawn Ray (Keith), Joyce Dart, and Cynthia Providence (Kerwin), and by many nieces, nephews.
The family would like to thank the oncology and palliative care teams at Saratoga Hospital for their care of Warren.
Relatives and friends may call from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm Saturday May 10 at the Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church, 175 Fifth Ave., Saratoga Springs. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Play Like a Girl (4117 Hillsboro Pike suite 103-129 Nashville, TN 37125) or Pediatric Cancer Foundation (2151 Michelson Drive Suite 180 Irvine, CA 92612).
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
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