Alan C. Schick

Alan C. Schick Schenectady- Alan C. Schick, 84, died Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Ellis Hospital. Alan was born in Schenectady to the late Walter and Eileen (Joyce) Schick. Alan spent most of his life in Schenectady, graduating from St. Joseph's High School in 1958. Alan attended Mater Christi Seminary and received a bachelor's degree in philosophy from St. Paul's University in Ottawa. He later earned his masters in education from the College of St. Rose.
As a teacher at the former St. Helen's School, for over 40 years, Alan impacted thousands of students, many of whom are still close friends and have frequently stopped by to visit him.
He was always engaged in the community through various organizations. As a volunteer for Home Furnishings he helped many families, who had few resources, obtain donated furniture. For many years, Alan was a leader, organizer, and president for the very successful Concerned for the Hungry campaign that feeds thousands every Thanksgiving. One of his true passions was serving in many capacities with the Boy Scouts of America. He taught and inspired some of our future leaders from Cub Scouts right through Eagle Scouts. He was also very involved at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, primarily in the youth programs.
Alan's efforts and services were recognized by Who's Who among America's Teachers and the Lois Johnson Lifetime Achievement Award from the Schenectady District Twin Rivers Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister; Susan Prasso. He is survived by his brother; Arthur and his wife Audrey (Lauer) Schick of Florida, nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and their spouses; Jason and Laurie (Burns) Schick and Alex of Virginia, Lann and Jeanne (Schick) Smith and Ella and Micah of Texas, Michael Schick of Connecticut, Sheridan Prasso of Washington, and David Prasso of Arizona. We all want to thank everyone who has provided such loving care to Alan over these many years and all of his wonderful friends. We will miss him terribly.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated, Friday, May 17, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Church, 810 Union Street, Schenectady. Calling hours will be Thursday, May 16 from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Gleason Funeral Home. Entombment will be in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Niskayuna, following the mass. Memorial contributions may be made to Concerned for the Hungry.