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Alfred Joseph Sciarrino, 1964
His daughter in New York sent information he passed away 1/19/18.
He died of complications from Parkinson's disease.
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Alfred J. (Al) Sciarrino
1947-2018
Alfred J. Sciarrino 71, died peacefully on January 19, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Ithaca, New York, Al graduated from Baker High School in Columbus, GA. After high school he attended and graduated from the US Army Signal Corp. Officer Candidate School. He served as a Tactical Communications Officer in the 8th Army/United Nations Command; Seoul, Korea and was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant.
After serving in the military, Al completed his advanced education receiving degrees from SUNY Geneseo (BA in English), Yale University and Berkeley Divinity School at Yale (MA in religion) where he was a Jarvis Alumni Fellow and a Timothy Dwight Fellow, and the University of Wisconsin, Madison (LLM in Law).
Al was an attorney and Professor of Law. Early in his law career, he served as Assistant NY State Attorney General, Livingston County Attorney, Assistant District Attorney, Sullivan County and National Corporation Attorney for the Korean War Veteran's Association. He also practiced law in Geneseo where he too was an Associate Professor of Law at the State University of New York at Geneseo.
Prior to settling in Geneseo, Al had a distinguished teaching career. He taught at Cumberland School of Law in Birmingham, AL, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford, CT and Byron-Bergen Central School.
Al was a published author of three books, The Law and Rock n Roll, Officer Candidate School and Vincent Black Lightning 1952. He also authored several Law Review articles.
Al is survived by his daughters Bronwyn Sciarrino of New York City, Sydney Sciarrino of Colorado, Devyn Sciarrino of Rochester, stepson Reece Hubberman of Los Angeles and two grandchildren.
A celebration of Al's life will take place on February 25, 2018 at The Big Tree Inn, 46 Main St. in Geneseo from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A benefit for the Parkinson's Foundation will be held at that time.
Donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD 21741 or by going to michaeljfox.org.
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Cassandra Lee "Cissy" Whitt (Dotzler) (1964)
I am heartbroken to hear this news of Al's passing. No one brought to life his years at Baker High School more than Al. No one valued his BHS years more, and no one stayed connected to classmates more than Al despite the distances. Al was truly special and made others around him feel special, too. Rest in Peace, dearest Al. Cissy Whitt Dotzler
Wayne Brossett (1964)
Al was a great guy. Always a friendly guy who represented himself and BHS at the highest level. RIP Al and know you are forever a Baker Lion.
Sue Richburg (Williams) (1964)
I smile when I remember Al. He loved BHS and his classmates. He visited us in Bhm and Atlanta and never tired of recalling high school memories. RIP dear Al.
Gwenette Johnson (Garner) (1964)
So sad to hear of Al's passing. Sissy's words reflect my thoughts exactly. Al was an Attorney. I honored his opinions. His praise of Baker was continuous with his witty since of humor. Al was an accomplished author of two books. One was named The Officers Candidate School. A story of many of Baker friends in the army,(most of their names changed). The second book was his motercycle adventures of his fast Indian brand bike. Al had a familiar saying while laughing, "What do you think this, your birthday?!". Which would break up any serious gathering in the halls of Baker. Al wore madris plaid shirts, canterbury leather belts, and his Bass Weejuns penny loafers. ( A classic in the 60's) Al will be remembered as a friend to everyone who knew him. We will truly miss you Al......
Tommy Bassett **
Al was just a good person, fun to be around.... the original "The Boy from New York City".....RIP AL, Tommy Bassett
Danny Williams (1975)
rest in peace