Name: Calling hours for Harry Lomasney
Start: 2025-04-03T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-04-03T23:00:00.000Z
Location: William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes

Harry Lomasney

June 13, 1940 - March 20, 2025

Harry Lomasney, 84, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2025.

Harry was born on June 13, 1940 in Ballston Spa, NY, he is the son of the late Richard and Mary (Schneider) Lomasney.

He graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1959 where he played baseball for his mentor, the legendary Bill Scott, and basketball for Richie Thomas. After graduation he entered into the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country. While earning a degree form Adirondack Community College in 1965 and Castleton State College in 1967, Harry worked for his father in their family business, The Saratoga Men's Shop on Broadway.

Harry was hired as a history teacher and coach at Greenwich High School in 1968, where he coached JV basketball for 20 years under legendary varsity coach and friend, John Traver. He coached varsity baseball from 1972-1995, where he compiled a career record of 328-111, a .750 winning percentage. Greenwich won 11 Wasaren League championships. The highlight of his career at Greenwich was back-to-back Class C state championships in 1992 and 1993. Those two seasons the Witches were an amazing 52-1.

He was the interim head coach at Skidmore College in 1998, their pitching coach in 1997 and from 1999-2007. During this stretch Skidmore College had its three most successful teams which included winning the 1999 Liberty League Conference championship and having NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2007. Harry was the pitching coach for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles Collegiate team from 2002-2006, as well as the pitching coach for Saratoga Central Catholic 2016-2024. Harry was proudly inducted into the Greenwich HS (2009), Skidmore College (2016), and Ballston Spa HS (2017) Hall of Fame. Harry was a member of The Greenwich Elks Lodge and The American Legion Post 70.

In addition to his parents, Harry was predeceased by his sister Mary Ann Matrazzo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Bartoldi Lomasney, his brother, Timothy Lomasney and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday April 3, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Graveside services with military honors will begin at 12:00 noon Friday April 4 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

For online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

William J. Burke & Sons

628 N. Broadway

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518-584-5373

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Post-Star on Apr. 3, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Harry Lomasney

Sponsored by William J. Burke & Sons / Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes.

8 Entries

Michael matrazzo

July 3, 2025

Sorry for your loss aunt Sandra sincerely Michael and Jennifer matrazzo

Alphonse Lambert

April 5, 2025

Harry was a great coach but an even better person. We shared a love of kids and baseball. A true character and insightful guy with a wealth of knowledge. Harry will be missed by many. RIP my friend ....Coach Lambert

JJK

April 3, 2025

Thank you for your service.

Den

April 3, 2025

A heartfelt thank you for your service.
Rest In Peace.

Marie Bartholdi

April 2, 2025

I will miss you, Uncle Harry! Thank you for the wonderful conversations, kind support, and for being a wonderful role model.

Steve Batchelder

April 1, 2025

Rip Harry!!

Theresa Pawlus

April 1, 2025

I met Harry 13 years ago when I waitressed the breakfast shift at Shirley's in Saratoga Springs. When Harry came in, he was always upbeat. Over the years, we became great friends. Harry and I had a lot in common. We would bounce ideas off each other about teaching and coaching since I am a physical education teacher and coach. When I moved back to Florida, we still talked every week. I would speak to him about teaching and how I wanted to move back to NY. He was a wealth of knowledge and offered great advice. I ended up moving back to NY to teach, and Harry and I still had long conversations about the education system and how the times have changed. Harry loved coaching and always spoke about filling in during baseball camps to help future players. Harry enjoyed his morning ritual of going to breakfast and sitting in Congress Park. When I visited Harry in the hospital, I would tell him to keep his spirits up and maintain a positive mindset, which Harry always seemed to do. I will miss you, my friend, and our conversations. Rest easy, Harry.

Marty Bartholdi

March 31, 2025

Harry had a keen insight, a gracious wisdom, always a youthful gleam in his eye and a caring heart that made him a great coach, teacher, and friend. Remember him, learn from him and carry on his legacy.

Showing 1 - 8 of 8 results