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Lee Brentnall Obituary
Lee M. Brentnall, ("Coach") a lifetime resident of Sloatsburg, N.Y. died June 17, 2017 at the age of 81 after a 30 year battle with Parkinson's disease. Born on July 15, 1935 in Tuxedo, N.Y. to the late Melvin and Gladys Brentnall. Lee retired from the Ramapo Central School District as District Director of Physical Education and Athletic Director in 1990. His life time passion was sports. A graduate of Suffern High School, where he became the Rockland County Champion in the Mile Run, and graduated from SUNY Cortland. He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he received a Letter of Commendation from his commanding officer. He received his Masters from NYU. Lee also sold Real Estate for 52 years and owned his own Real Estate business with offices in Tuxedo Park, N.Y. and Suffern, N.Y. He then sold his business to Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty and became an associate broker. He was a past president and member of the Suffern Rotary Club.
Survivors include his loving wife of 55 years Kathryn Elaine (Roman) of Sloatsburg, his daughter, Cheryl Lynn (Brentnall) Salemo and Christopher Keller of Suffern, N.Y., son and daughter in law, Kevin Lee and Shannon (Smith) Brentnall of Mahwah, N.J., 3 grandchildren, Jake, Charlotte and Kate Brentnall, sister in law and brother in law Linda (Roman) Brown and Lennox Brown.
Visitation at Wanamaker and Carlough Funeral Home, 177 Route 59, Suffern, N.Y. from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Funeral service will be held at Wanamaker and Carlough on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow at Brick Church Cemetery, New Hempstead, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be sent to Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, N.Y., N.Y. 10018 or Support.PDF.org. or to United Hospice of Rockland, 11 Stokum Lane, New City, N.Y. 10956.
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Myron Diaz
April 16, 2022
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Coach Brentnall. I have many football memories of coach during practice and school. It would seem that we also had one other thing in common, I am also dealing with Parkinson's. RIP coach, we'll meet up again someday .
Rich Siegel
December 25, 2020
Just found out about Coach's passing. In addition to being my Phys. Ed teacher at Suffern High, he also was my driver's ed instructor. A testament to his patience and his sense of humor. I always looked forward to his class and his big hearty laugh. I hope his knows he made a lasting impression on so many.
G Eskow
June 13, 2019
Tough in Math class and in the gym during basketball practice, but fair and a straight shooter!
Rick Mondschein
June 27, 2017
RIP Mr. Brentnall. You were a fair man who wanted the best for his students and players.
James Mokarry
June 21, 2017
Dear Cheryl and family my condolences on the passing of your beloved father.
He is now at peace, free from pain and want, he is free, at peace.
James Mokarry
Rodney Van dunk
June 21, 2017
RIP coach i am loss for words you were the kid in the suit you had so much energy i know there were 5 great coaches who believed in me and gave me a chance and your one of the great 5.i can still here your voice and as a kid you had a crazy work ethic that i never seen before between selling house and being there for us kids.coach i know your in heaven doing what you do best. Say whats up to coach consiglio and coach Desimone .prayers are sent to kevin and your family may God give you comfort,understanding,love and faith God Bless
June 20, 2017
It was sad to hear of Lee's passing. Our parents bought the Brentnall home on Waldron Terrace in Sloatsburg in the 1940's and Lee and family moved into a new home across the street. They were special neighbors. Over the years we heard many wonderful things about Lee and how much he meant to his students, colleagues and friends, and of course to his family. May years of cherished memories make this transition easier for you.
With deepest condolences to Elaine and the entire Brentnall family.
Nancy Nugent Jones and Sandra Nugent
Middleton, WI / Nyack, NY
calvin lybolt
June 20, 2017
LEE WAS ONE A KIND ALWAYS FRIENDLY AND A SMILE..RIP
Margaret
June 20, 2017
Elaine & Family
I'm so sorry to here of the passing of Mr. Brentnall.
I send our sincerest condolences to you all
Sean Lenihan
June 20, 2017
I am sorry to here of the passing of Mr. Brentnall. My sincerest condolences to Mrs. Brentnall, Cheryl & Kevin.
Ralph Cordisco
June 20, 2017
As a young coach at tappan zee. High school. Our basketball teams competed against lee's teams .
He was a great coach
And a true gentleman as well. A top notch asset to the suffern program . May he rest in peace Kip cordisco
Jim & Carol Matthews
June 19, 2017
Elaine & Family; Carol and I send our sincerest condolences to you all. Lee was a great friend and man. God Bless you all.
Pat Baldo
June 19, 2017
Dear Elaine,
Sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family, and hoping you find comfort in your shared, joyful memories. Thinking of you with love,
Pat Baldo
David Smith
June 19, 2017
Coach B will be missed. He was certainly a class act and key role model for the students and athletes. He supported and encouraged generations in all sports. I was fortunate to be a student and athlete when Coach was at SHS, but came to know him and his family through our relationship with Joe and Kay Roman. RIP and may God's grace and peace embrace the family in their loss.
Pat & Don MacDonald
June 19, 2017
Dearest Elaine, All our prayers and love are with you, Cheryl, Kevin & family as you remember your beloved Lee. We always enjoyed our times together with him -- He was a very special man!
Lots of hugs & love, Pat & Don
Rich Eschen
June 19, 2017
What a wonderful teacher and coach. I can still hear the speech he gave the '68 football team the Monday after a legendary party at Lloyd Jaeger's house, when much beer was consumed (I did not attend). "I like a glass of beer myself, " he said, and continued to point out the evils of alcohol.
RIP Coach.
Mike McDonald
June 19, 2017
Great memories playing Varsity Basketball for coach Brentnall. Great man who gave me the opportunity to make a team that was full of much more talented players. May he rest In peace. My prayers and condolences to the Brentnall family.
Gil Roscoe
June 19, 2017
I still remember him saying to me, "I hear you're playing good football." Coach Brentnall was a good man with a ready smile and constant words of encouragement. He is one of my fond memories from Suffern High School. My condolences to his family.
Noreen Fennell
June 19, 2017
A wonderful colleague and a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with Lee's family and all those who knew and loved him at this very sad time. A great loss for his family and our community.
JOHN CERULLO
June 19, 2017
Jan and I are sending our condolences, may your days of sorrow be short and your healing be with family and friends.
I remember back to our school years and always looking up to the jocks. May he now rest in peace.
Mike & Dot Guerrera
June 19, 2017
So sorry to hear about Lee's passing. Although we haven't seen him in many years, we still have fond memories of him as a neighbor and in helping us buy our house in 1972 on Glen Rd. The whole family is in our thoughts and prayers on this sad day.
June 19, 2017
I played JV basketball for Coach Brentnall and was a student of his as well. Coach was passionate, had a fiery temperament and was always fair. I appreciate the impact he made on the lives of his students.
Gary Eskow
Bernice Morgese
June 19, 2017
Elaine & family: Sending prayers and sympathy on the passing of Lee. Although I haven't seen both of you in a while, I have fond memories of both of you.
Bernice (Edwards) Morgese
Pt. St. Lucie, Florida
Yolande Long
June 19, 2017
A wonderful man! SHS was blessed to have him.
Kathy Miele (Sampson)
June 19, 2017
A great and gentle man .. I have long memories of him. He will be missed greatly. God bless you all
gene murphy
June 18, 2017
I'm so sadden ed to hear the passing of Lee had him as a teacher 1968 to 1974.
Last time I saw him was my Uncle John Keough retirement party1991 from Town of Ramapo . God Bless the family.
Gene Murphy Airmont NY
Carrie Panagiotis
June 18, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. Prayers and love for your family. A lot of great memories.
David Kyles
June 18, 2017
God Bless you Coach Rest in Peace wonderful Man
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