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Steve Blanchard posted a condolence
Monday, February 27, 2017
I, along with so many in the community, will miss Coach Stefanacci as a great coach, role model and friend. He was an example of what a good person should be. As a player on the football team, I witnessed him coach and grow boys into young men using football as a vehicle. As his next door neighbor, he was a role model to me while growing up. He definitely had a positive influence on my life. Thanks, Coach!
Sincere condolences to the Stefanacci family. May you find peace.
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Chuck Travis posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2017
I grew up with coach from Charlie potato in the summer program to Flyin Charlie in football Great mentor to be missed
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Patrick M. Daly posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Mike and family,
Chris and I are sorry to hear of your loss and wish to extend our deepest sympathies. We pray for your peace and comfort and that your dad will be granted eternal joy.
Pat & Chris Daly
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Sue Mitchell posted a condolence
Saturday, February 25, 2017
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With love, Sue
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Kevin Weatherill posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2017
I was sorry to here of the coaches passing. Coach Stefanacci was my 3rd grade gym coach. At that time I figured his age to be about twenty five or so. He taught wrestling and was very understanding when I knocked the wind out of a classmate. Coach gave us a demenstration of golf in high school, I was glad he said get the balls he knocked out a mile or so.
Always positive and I can't remember, in a time of cynicism, that a word of negativity came from his mouth. Always positive and straight forward, if there was ever a reason for confusion on something he said, then all you had to do was ask and in short order it got straightened out.
To the family, my sympathy, to all that were his friend likewise.
Kevin Weatherill class of 1974
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James E. Carrese posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2017
Coach Stefanacci was a great teacher, coach, community leader and a inspiring family man.
Gene led by example in every phase of his life.
His charity and good works were widespread.
He deeply cared about people. Not just those he served.
He mentored countless numbers of young people in the teaching and coaching profession.
I was privileged to be one of those grateful participants.
Coach Stefanacci was the thread that kept Shenendehowa Football program together.
His unique communication skills bridged personalities and pursuit.
Your life was blessed if Coach Stefanacci was a part of your journey.
May Coach and his family be at peace with the passing of a truly great human being.
James E. Carrese
Shenendehowa Athletics
1986-2017
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Jill Cuccolo (Marrazo) posted a condolence
Friday, February 24, 2017
Coach Stefanacci was my gym teacher from K-6 at Okte and our families both went to Shen Methodist, and Betty was my preschool teacher. Coach Stefanacci was always sweet and gentle, especially in my youngest years as a student, and then encouraging and motivating to the older students. I have nothing but fond memories of him. I am sad to hear of his passing and send sincere sympathy to his family. Rest in peace Coach <3
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Friday, February 24, 2017
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Jeff Poltrino posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Rest In Peace, Coach Stef. You will be missed dearly by everyone who knew you. You were a great coach and an even better person.
You always took the time to coach me up and offer constructive criticism when I needed it. You also knew when to lighten the mood on the practice field or on the golf course.
My condolences go out to the Stefanacci family.
Jeff Poltrino & Family
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Kathy Frederick posted a condolence
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Dear Betty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was such a wonderful teacher, coach, and friend. Gene was one of the first teachers I met when I first came to Shenendehowa to substitute teach. He was an outstanding role model as a teacher, and a motivating mentor for me as a new teacher. He even helped me get my first job, at Shaker High School.
Gene was also the elementary teacher for both my sons, and they both have many fond memories of fun times in the gym with him.
I took over for Gene at Arongen Elementary School, when he retired from teaching, and his shoes were very hard to fill. He was a great teacher and coach, as well as a very important part of their "Cabinet", a group that made decisions about the school climate. Gene always made decisions based on what was best for kids. I'll always remember him for that and all the wonderful things he did for children. Rest in peace, Gene.
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Andy Gibson posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Betty and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss and wish to extend my deepest sympathies.
Andy
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Eric Veit posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
My most sincere condolences to the Stefanacci family. I was lucky and privileged enough to be one of Coach Stef's linemen back in the day. He taught us a lot more than just blocking and tackling. I'm a better man for his example.
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Mike Marquart posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
My condolences. Everyone who knew Coach Stef at Shen loved him.
Mike Marquart
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Sally Vermilyea Bicknell posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
I'm so sad to hear this. Coach was a great guy! He will be missed. Shenendehow Class of 1973.
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Ralph Enokian posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
I had the honor and privilege of teaching with Gene and he was the personification of what a true educator should be. He was an outstanding education and gentleman of the highest repute. He was a man of great honor and distinction, who placed the students first and foremost. He was a genuine man who cared about, not just his students, but his friends as well. He supported all the disciplines, and I know that he was held in the highest respect by his students and colleagues. I offer my deepest condolences to his wife and family.
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Tony and Ellen Komon posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Michael. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Always enjoyed golfing and working with him. God bless.
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Tina Michne posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!
Love, Tina and John Michne
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Brian McArdle posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Had a presence that commanded your respect.
A great teacher, mentor, motivator & yes my Football coach, so many Life Lessons taught.
A quick wit, an engaging personality & loyalty to his football sons were just a few of Coach's endearing qualities.
I am so very fortunate to have had the opportunity to cross paths, reconnect and personally Thank Coach 36 years later.
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Virginia Newton posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Dear Mike, So sorry to read the news. Please know that all of the MonAMies golf members are thinking of you at this sad time.
Virginia XO
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Don McQuay posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
I was past School Photographer and Town Board Councilman during that time I was a friend of Gene and can add that he was such a great guy that gave so much to Shens schools and the town of Clifton Park. Condolences to Betty and the Stefanacci family. I was very sad to read of Genes Passing. Don.
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Pau Bricoccoli posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Truely a class act. I was honored to know him.
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Pattie Zimmons Miller posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
I'm sorry to hear of Coach Steff's passing. I was terrified of him, he had me respect from elementary school and until I graduated (1975). He was a positive presence at Shenendehowa.
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Leigh Nelson posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
Peace in your passing, Coach! You were a mensch!
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george slocum posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
we are sorry to hear of your loss. Jo-ann and Frank had so many wonderful stories to tell. We are Jo-ann Wisinski's family. A gain we are sorry for your loss. Love and peace to you all. Helen Slocum
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Bill Craver posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
To a great man, coach. Rest In Peace coach stefanacci. You will be greatly missed
Sincerely
Bill Craver
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Mark Haswell posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
My condolences and prayers for Coach Stefanacci's family. My memories of him as a coach at Shenendehowa are ones of great energy, enthusiasm, commitment, and laughter.
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Jeff Jakob posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Stefanacci family.
I was fortunate to have spent years of my youth interacting with, and playing for Coach Steff. He was a true gentleman.
Jeff Jakob
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mike and gerry otoole posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
we were lucky to have our boys coached by such a fine gentleman.
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Patricia Brokhof posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
My prayers are with the Stefanacci Family during this very difficult time. Gene always had a big smile on his face and a kind word. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless....
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Monday, February 20, 2017
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David and Carol Lewis posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
Dear Betty and boys,
You have our heartfelt condolences and regrets we are unable to attend Gene's service as we are traveling for the winter.
We would like to be there to reminesence and celebrate the times Gene was so supportive and enthusiastically spread his joy for golf.
He was a wonderful friend.
Love and sympathy,
Dave and Carol Lewis
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George carta posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Stefanacci family.
He was a great man and a great coach he will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace
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Matt Stein posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
Coach Stef was the epitome of what a high school coach was all about. He cared for his athletes on and off the field, had an infectious personality, and made you strive to be the best you could be. You will be missed!
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Michelle Beebe Mylod posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
Mr Stefenacci was my PE teacher at Okte. My memory of him is carrying the Turner boys up to the 2nd floor every day because they had MD and the school did not have an elevator. He was a wonderful presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Valerie Cooper (VanWie) posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
So sad to hear this news. My brother, sister and I all had Coach Stefenacci as our gym teacher at Okte elementary. He was a great man and left a positive impression in all of us.
Thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones.
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Paul Gallo posted a condolence
Monday, February 20, 2017
Loved Coach Stef...As a player, his excitement and enthusiasm made you want to be better, plus he scared you a little. Was like having my father coaching me. Later when I coached with him he accepted me and taught me the nuisances. He made me a better person. God Bless Coach, Love you. RIP
-Paul Gallo
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Wendy Wollner posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My sincere condolences to Betty and family. gene will never be forgotten. May he rest in peace.
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Caitlin Diesel Gregory posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Sending love and light to the entire Stefanacci family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Michael Craver posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Although I never played for him, nor knew him as well as my brothers, who did, he always remembered who I was when I saw him on the golf course. As a fellow educator, he would always inquire about my career and my family. He always had a kind word and would make us laugh as we headed off to the first tee. He did so much for so many children and young men of the Shenendehowa community. He will always be highly thought of by my family. My thoughts and prayers to his family and loved ones. Coach was a special man and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
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Steve Margolius posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Rest In Peace Coach. May God always bless and watch over your family. Thank you for being one of the all-time great pillars of Clifton Park and Shenendehowa. - Steve Margolius class of '76
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Judy Cuccolo posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Dear Betty Matt and Michael,
I am so saddened to hear of Gene"s passing tonight. What a wonderful Man as al. ways a smile, a Hello and a sense of. Humor. These are the qualities I think of. In Gene.
I am very sorry for Your loss .
With our sincere sympathy to You All and Your Family.
Most Fondly
Judy and Joe Cuccolo
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Len Powell posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Mike and Family - My condolences to you on Gene's passing. He was a good man and will be missed by many. Len
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Jim & Thais Flaherty posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
There was never a finer man... very caring and very thoughtful - an incredible role model. We were honored to be among the Shenendehowa football family - during that time we are so touched for all that he did for our two sons Michael and Jack. RIP From Jim and Thais Flaherty
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Don Neilen posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Coach you meant so much to so many. I personally thank you being a coach, mentor and friend.
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Cathy Begley Sanderson posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Betty, we are so honored to have spent time with you ,Gene and Anthony last Summer. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids. Love, Cathy and Rick Sanderson
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Jay Kuchar posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Gene was always upbeat and fun to be around. I hope he and Kuch have a game going in birdie heaven... hugs and sympathy, Jay Kuchar
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Rick and Cathy Sanderson posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Gene was a man who lived a life worth living, a good and faithful serving. He was my neighbor as a teenager and my coach. He was my wife's family friend for life. He was an great pe son, a wonderful man, husband and father. Gene, you will be missed, but never forgotten. Betty, we love you and our prayers are with you all.
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Julia Zappone posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
I'm so sorry for the passing of Gene. My family loved Gene so very much and has told me so many heartfelt and wonderful stories of him. I am praying for you and your family at this time. Julia
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Debbie Rivers posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Dear Betty:
Sending our sincere condolences and thoughts to you and your entire family during this difficult time.
Much Love, The Rivers Family (Former Little Folks Preschool Family; Brian, Debbie, Jenna & {Deanna})
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Ryan Fenton posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Gene was a mentor of mine at Shen Football and a gentleman in all aspects. I am greatly saddened that the world lost such a terrific human being. However, I am also quite confident that his legacy continues indefinitely through the values he shared with everyone and instilled in his children. We will miss Coach Stef very much.
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Patricia (Trisha) Pratt Lussier Forrest posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Betty and family. My very sincere sympathy to you. Certainly with 29. Years at Arogen I have lots of incredible memories of Gene. The world has lost a real shinning star! Very sincerely ,Trisha
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Andrea Gallant posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
I have fond memories of working with Gene at Okte. He was such a great teacher and a colleague whose example of fairness and caring was a wonderful role model for the students. My condolences to the family.
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Sunday, February 19, 2017
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Tom Begley posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Howard Katz posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Gene was such a special guy. It's been too long since I last saw him, but I think of him and have such fond memories of him.
Rest in Peace Gene.
May fond memories of times with "Coach" Gene comfort all who are grieved.
Sincerely,
Howard Katz
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John J Cuttita posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My prayers go out to the Stefanacci family. Not only was Coach Stefanacci my High School Line Coach he was also a friend. He taught me many things. He will be missed.
Rest in peace Coach.
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Laurie Morse (L.B.) posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Betty, Ren and and I extend our deepest sympathies to you and your family on Gene's passing. He was one of kindest and gentlest men I have known...and there are truly not many who fit that description in my world. We were thankful to have known him and we send our very best to all.
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David & Beverly Boucher posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Our prayers go out to the Stefanacci family and especially to our sister, Betty and her family. We know God is with you and will see you through.
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Jeffery McMinn posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Stefanacci family. This man was more than just our football coach in high school, he taught us how to be good upstanding young men in life. He will be missed.
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Sharon Hatlee-Squiers posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
My prayers go out to Coach's family. I was lucky enough to have him as a gym teacher the first year he taught at Shen and a few after that. He always seemed to remember students. I remember going to Van Patten's to golf and saying hi and being called by name. I know he will be missed.
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Mark Rohan posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Sorry for your loss. He was a great Coach, Teacher and all around Great Man. Not many Teachers remember their students names after 30 plus years, but he did. He even remembered a few stories about them. I had the honor of running into him a few times during Golf Tournaments. He was always running the closest to the pin on the par three's. Coach would always knock his ball very close and then talk trash to you while you were trying to get closer than he was. He will be missed by many. RIP Coach.
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Ricki Delmerico posted a condolence
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Betty, Matthew and Mike, my thoughts are with you. Gene was a very special man and will be missed by many. Those beautiful memories you have will help fill the hole in your heart.
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