Alan G. Arbuse

I played football at midwood high school for Coach Arbuse. He was, above all, loyal to his family and a man that truely loved us. He was a mentor and leader that guided our team despite having a terrible series of losses. He built our character. Coach was instrumental part of my decision to stay in college and to join the Marines. He was a man that you didn't want to disappoint. I went to OCS, attended The Basic Scool, became a pilot, and retired after serving 33 years with the Marines. I could not have done it without the hard lessons learned from Coach Arbuse. God bless him and his family.

William R. "Sonny " Liston
Colonel, USMC retired
Midwood, 72
Number 73

I played for Coach in 77-78, Tough, compassionate mentor. I always tried to get back to Midwood when I visited Brooklyn just to see him. Sorry to hear of his passing. He helped me to get in to college and beyond. Could not have done it without him. Gone but not forgotten...

Rest in peace. A great human being, and a stand up no nonsense person. Peace to his whole family, and close friends.

I played football at Midwood the first 2 years Alan Coached at Midwood. You. I just found out about his passing. I often thought him and all the support he gave me. I guess I was one of his problem players. Through it all he cared greatly for me. I loved him and will always cherish my memories of all the time we spent together. Sorry Coach I didn't check in sooner. I love you man. Thank you for all you did for me and all your HS players. For I can attest that all those young men you coached loves as much as I do. My condolences to Diane and Scott. I remember when your mother gave birth to you. Coach let us all know of the great birth. I played in 1966, 1967. Starting HB and DB. I pray we will meet again and toss a football around. Jim Clark

I worked for Mr. Arbuse in the Physical Education Dept at Midwood High School in the early 90's. He was a great mentor and teacher. Best coach I ever met and was loved by all at Midwood. Rest in Peace Mr. Arbuse.