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Allan Lacey Obituary

Lacey, Allan R.
Lima: Died suddenly on May 27, 2008 at age 64. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jean Lacey of Lima; daughter, Jennifer (Arne) Melsom of Lima; son, David Lacey (Anna Levine) of CA; several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Lelah Rush. Al was a former teacher at East High School in Rochester, a former member of the Lima Town Board and Honeoye Falls-Lima School Board. He was an avid golfer, Buffalo Bills fan, and artist.
Friends are invited to call Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM at the O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home, 2041 Lake Ave., Lima. His Memorial Service will be held Saturday at 11 AM at the East Avon Presbyterian Church, 5605 Avon-Lima Road, Avon. Private Interment, Oakridge Cemetery, Lima. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lima Volunteer Ambulance or the East Avon Presbyterian Church.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on May 29, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Allan Lacey

21 Entries

Charles Mosley

January 31, 2024

I am saddened to hear this. Mr. Lacey was my science teacher and man was he a good one. I looked forward to going to his class each day. He was a man of knowledge and respect. Mr. Lacey wanted nothing less than the best from you and I always gave him my undivided attention. I even remember the classrooms he taught in F312 and F 315. You will be missed but never forgotten and thank you for all that you have taught me and to the Lacey family...my sincere condolences go out to you all.

Barbara Caramanna

June 11, 2008

I am a former student of Mr. Lacey's from Franklin High School who took his Biology class in the 70's. He was a most excellent teacher even in his early teaching days and not only challenged, but encouraged his students to look beyond the obvious. His love of teaching was infectious and he made his students want to learn more. He had a kind spirit and will always be considered to be my favorite teacher, bar none.

Barbara (Ciarico) Caramanna (Class of 1973)

Michelle Finn

June 2, 2008

Mr. Lacey will always stand out as a favorite teacher (I, too, am of the East High AP Bio crowd). He had this cynical, gruff exterior and would make these seemingly outrageous statements, like since the world got most of its oxygen from the oceans, the concern about rainforest deforestation was actually overblown. It's the interesting tidbits like this that really stick with you and cause you to reconsider what you thought you knew: the mark of a true teacher. Mr. Lacey also inadvertently brought my future husband and me closer together in high school; we shared an award for a research paper competition in his class. I've periodically thought of Mr. Lacey since East and am now very sorry I never checked in to say hello. My thoughts are with his family and loved ones. I hope it is comforting to know that there are many people who think of him and who will miss him.

Gary hooper

June 1, 2008

Allan and I spent many classroom hours and a good deal of our freetime together in Miss Sundell"s art room. Though we did lose contact after high school (when life took over), we did have a nice conversation at our 40th reunion; I remember how proud he was to have found a way to combine teaching and art. My condolences from a fellow refugee from the class of '61.

Catherine Wolf

May 31, 2008

I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Lacey's passing... I took AP Bio with him at East, and I have many memories of him making us laugh, surprising us with new discoveries in the field of Biology, and caring for us. I now teach Biology, and I can't help but think of him when I pass along the knowledge that he passed on to me.

Beth Cavalier

May 30, 2008

My thoughts are with your family. I had Mr. Lacey for AP Bio, and I remember him saying once, "no one goes into teaching unless they want to save the world." Here I am 13 years later, teaching.

Antoinette/Larry/Megan/Phill/Cassie Bowen

May 30, 2008

Jean:

We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Al. I'll remember him enjoying his morning coffee at George's as I passed through on my way to work. We will keep you in our daily prayers.

Bowen Family

Kay Pfluke

May 30, 2008

Jean and Family,
I was shocked to hear of Al's sudden passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

May the Lord be with you as you go day to day and may you know that you have friends who are there for you, please reach out and ask them for help when you need it.

See you in Church soon.

Donald and Betty Bloom

May 30, 2008

So sorry for your loss. Knew Alan in school. He was a great guy. Will be missed. Will pray for you and your family. Donald and Betty Bloom

Roy Pierce

May 30, 2008

Dear Jean,

I am very sorry to learn of Al's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roy

Sherry (Samolis) Thomassen

May 30, 2008

Dear Jean,
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you and your family and I know your faith will support you. We had some wonderful times in our very early years and I treasure those memories.

DORIS SMITH/BRUSKI

May 29, 2008

HELLO, I AM SO GLAD THAT WE TALKED AT OUR LAST REUION AT HICKORY RIDGE. YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHTY . DORIS SMITH BRUSKI. PLEASE IF YOU CAN ATTEND OUR NEXT MEETING.

Art Spencer

May 29, 2008

Dear Jean & Family,

Al and I grew up and attended school together. I lived on Erie Street and Al was on East State. We often walked to school together. We had great fun playing little league and fooling around in general.

I am saddened by his passing. I was hopeful we would get together this summer at our mini Class of 61 Reunion at Lakeside State Park. My prayers are with you. I am grateful that I have wonderful memories from our youth.

Art (Bud) Spencer

Teri Williams Valenteine

May 29, 2008

I send my thoughts and prayers to your family. I have wonderful memories of Mr. Lacey, my AP biology teacher at East High School in the mid 1980's, and his creative, kind approach to teaching his students.

Linda Badami

May 29, 2008

Dear Jean,
You and the family are in our prayers. We are both saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Al. He was a good friend to our family, and always was speaking of high regards for his immediate family. He will be missed in the community and especially for his art work.
Jack and Lin Badami

Kristen Hotaling Flood

May 29, 2008

I had Mr Lacey as a teacher at East High. He was the best. When I broke my ankle he would often take the elevator with me so I "wouldn't be lonely". My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Please know his spirit will live on with all his former students.

Rehn Nelson

May 29, 2008

Jean and Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your faimily. Rehn Nelson Class of '61

Janet Howland

May 29, 2008

Dear Jean, Jennie and David,
My prayers are with you at this very sad time. More than anything, I will remember Al's amazing talent as an artist. He did some beautiful signs for the little league field at the park for me and I appreciated that so much.

Dr. Keith Dewey

May 29, 2008

Jean and family.
I can't believe it! Al and I rode together to East High School for years(I lived in Honeoye Falls; we had you to dinner there once)
I have many happy memories of friend, Al.
I trust your memories will help you
through your grief.
I'm so very sorry.
Keith

Eileen Genazzio

May 29, 2008

Jean,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord walk with you and give you strength during this time.

Kenneth & Sylvia Schreib

May 29, 2008

Sorry to hear of Al's passing.Jean, we are sure you can remain strong and continue on doing good for everyone.

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