Honor Coach Francis Angeline

Senate Resolution No. 307 BY: Senator AKSHAR MOURNING the death of Francis Joseph Angeline, renowned coach, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community WHEREAS, It is with feelings of deepest regret that this Legislative Body records the passing of Francis Joseph Angeline, an extraordinary man of indomitable faith and dedication whose purposeful life will long serve as a standard to which others might aspire; and WHEREAS, Francis Joseph Angeline of Endicott, New York, died on Friday, July 6, 2018, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, Francis Joseph Angeline attended Union-Endicott High School where he was captain of the football team during his senior season in

1951, as well as tight end and defensive end; he proceeded to Colgate University, serving as Red Raiders captain and a member of the program's coaching staff while he earned his master's degree; and WHEREAS, Affectionately known as Fran, Francis Joseph Angeline began coaching at Johnson City High School in 1957, at the age of 22, the youngest chosen for such a position in the Triple Cities; he held this position for three seasons, during which time he achieved a coaching record of 12-10-2; and WHEREAS, Francis Joseph Angeline began his legendary career at his alma mater in 1960, as a Latin teacher and Head Coach of Union-Endicott High School's football team; and WHEREAS, A stickler who paid painstaking attention to ostensibly minute detail, Francis Joseph Angeline was a disciplinarian and stringent taskmaster; he was also a fair, caring and influential paternal figure to many members of his extended Union-Endicott family; and WHEREAS, Francis Joseph Angeline, or simply "Coach" to multitudes who donned the orange and black, closed two unbeaten seasons atop New York State Sports Writers Association rankings throughout his illustrious tenure; and WHEREAS, Furthermore, the 1979 Tigers are to this day considered the best, outscoring opponents 413-26, and allowing an unimaginable 1,108 yards in nine games; the 1989 team went 11-0 and averaged 42 points per game; and WHEREAS, Francis Joseph Angeline built up the football program by building up boys to men, through discipline, respect, dignity and the unwavering belief that every young man deserves a shot, regardless of size or talent, at being the best he can be on and off the field; and WHEREAS, This extraordinary man retired in 1992, with a coaching record of 216-88-7, after 32 years of dedicated service to Union-Endicott High School; and WHEREAS, Far more than a coach and athlete, Francis Joseph Angeline had a love of the arts; he played the violin and piano as a child, and every Christmas he arranged for his Latin and German classes to sing carols at local hospitals and nursing homes; and WHEREAS, A true asset to society, Francis Joseph Angeline participated in his community through sports, music, mentorship, teaching, authoring a book, volunteering for the Special Olympics and reading to the visually impaired; and WHEREAS, Predeceased by his beloved wife of 57 years, Patricia, his parents Leandra and Frank, as well as his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Grace and Loftus Hanley, Francis Joseph Angeline is survived by his three children, Christopher (Kathleen), Laurence and Vaun; and seven grandchildren, Ryley, Cary, Jessica, Andre, Anton, Chloe and Chelsea; and WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of compassion, Francis Joseph Angeline leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to mourn the death of Francis Joseph Angeline, renowned coach, distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be transmitted to the family of Francis Joseph Angeline.