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Alan Glass Obituary
He was born and raised in Brookfield, the son of Howard and Irene (Baldyga) Glass, and lived in Shrewsbury until he moved to New Jersey in 1996.
Al was a talented athlete excelling in baseball and basketball. He played in the Cape Cod Summer Leagues for the Falmouth Commodores from 1969 to 1971 and made a name for himself as an ace pitcher for Tantasqua Regional High School (Class of 1968) and Colby College in Maine (Class of 1972). He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan. Al was an executive for Thom McAn for many years before moving to New Jersey. He spent thirty five years in the shoe industry and coached many of his sons baseball and basketball teams. His son Corey meant the world to Al and he took pride in Corey's accomplishments both on and off the playing field. He leaves his wife Laurie and son Corey of Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey; two sisters, Laurel Young and her husband, Bart, of Towanda, PA, and Monica Curtis and her partner, Gurney Profit, of Haverhill; two brothers, Robert Glass of Washington, D.C., and Eric Glass and his wife, Jennifer, of Brookfield; a niece, Joanna Curtis; nephews: Jonathan Curtis, Jeffrey & Kevin Young and Jacob Glass.
The funeral for Alan will be held on Wednesday, June 9th at 11:00AM in Pillsbury Funeral Home, Rte 9/Old West Brookfield Rd., Brookfield. Burial will follow in Brookfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Ho-Ho-Kus Recreation Commission, 333 Warren Avenue, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423.
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Memories and Condolences
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June 9, 2010
Dear Laurie, I was very saddened to hear the news of Alan's passing. He was clearly one of the best. No matter what the challenge Alan was always one to be counted on. He will surely be missed by all that knew him. To you and your family, our most sincere condolences. Larry and Maryellen McVey
Tara Swenson
June 9, 2010
To Al's family,
I was shocked to hear of his passing. I am deeply saddened. I was his assistant at Footstar for the last year they were open. He was by far the best boss I ever had. We always had our debates on sports teams being that I am a New York fan and he a Boston fan. He always spoke so highly of his son and I could tell how proud he was of him. My condolences to your family during this difficult time. Know that he will be truly missed.
Jeff Bucarion
June 8, 2010
Laurie,
I am very sorry for your loss. Al was the first person I interviewed with for the merchandiser position at Thom McAn.
You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Butch Flamand
June 7, 2010
Laurie, Corey and Family;
So sorry to read about your loss. I first met Al playing softball in Millbury on The New Home Builders team. I was a rookie on the team and Al took me under his wing so to say. What a first class guy. His favorite thing to do to me when I was playing second base and he was in the outfield was to try to short hop the ball to me just to try to scare the heck out of me. Because we all know that he could have reached me from anywhere on the field. He always had an encouraging word to say to anyone on the team. And I'm sure he was like that away from the field as well. I will never forget those times on the field with him even though they were over 25 years ago. Again sorry for your loss. He was first class all the way.
Marcia Yaskoski Paradis
June 7, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many memories of Alan, we were childhood classmates and graduated together. My thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
June 7, 2010
My deepest sympathies to Alan's family. I was very saddened to read this news. I knew him several years ago while at Thom McAn...my sincerest condolences..Cynthia (Hallaman) Gillespie
Carolyn Hebert
June 6, 2010
I was saddened to hear of Alan's passing. We were classmates and graduated together. My deepest condolences. I know he will be missed deeply.
Carolyn Sheldon
Missy DeBoise
June 6, 2010
Laurie, Corey and Family;
I 'm so very sorry to hear of Alan's passing. Many many fond Thom McAn memories shared with you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
David Ling
June 6, 2010
My condolences on Alan's passing. I was a Tantasqua classmate of his. He was the stalwart pitcher of our baseball team and a great shot on the basketball court. My best wishes to all his family. David Ling
lisa pion genest
June 6, 2010
Time will never dim the cherished memories your family shares of Alan. My deepest sympathy upon his early return home.
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