Players:
It is with great sadness that I must share news of the passing of Al Becker, a long time member of the league, on Monday. Al, who became ill toward the end of the winter, played most of the league schedule this year for Avis Rental. He was recently a manager at this business. Al truly loved the game of basketball; at one point recently, he generated interest in and created an over-60 league at the Guilderland "Y." He also coached youth hoops for many years. He took tremendous pride in his conditioning and ability to "run the court."
Al is survived by his wife and four children. A memorial service will be held for the family.There are no calling hours.
As a reflection of his dedication to our league, Al and family have asked that memorial contributions be made in his memory to the Colonie Senior Basketball League, c/o Dick Oliphant, 46D Hollandale Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
Pete Sheridan (email to the league)
Obituary:
Alan D. Becker 71, of Freeman Hill Road died Monday, April 12th at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady after a brief illness.
Mr. Becker was born September 1, 1938 in Albany, a son of Randall D. and Hilda (Meuser) Becker. He graduated from Schoharie High School in 1956 and then attended college at Cornell, Buffalo, and RPI. Alan would later receive a Masters Degree in Business Administration. He enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served from 1961 to 1963 as a Bridge Specialist. He worked as a Business Manager most recently at Avis Car Rental in Colonie. In 1994, Alan and his wife moved from Schenectady to the Town of Wright.
He was a member of the Town of Wright Democratic Club and the Schoharie County Democratic Committee. An avid basketball fan, Mr. Becker played with the Colonie Senior Basketball League and also coached youth basketball.
Survivors include his wife, Janet (Miller) Becker whom he married on July 20, 1984, four children Gretchen Becker-Cox (Jeff) of Newton, MA, Karen Duma (Donald) of the Town of Wright, Chris Becker (Diane) of NYC, NY and Erik Becker (Adrienne) of Beverly Hills, CA, one brother Lawrence W. Becker (Grace) of Banita Springs, FL and a sister Susan Calabro (Peter) of Guilderland, nine grandchildren, three nieces and nephews and several grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and one son Bill Zeigler in 2004.
A memorial service will be held privately at the convenience of the family and there will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Alan to the Colonie Senior Basketball League, c/o, Dick Oliphant, 46D Holledale Lane, Clifton Park, NY 12065.
The Langan Funeral Home of Schoharie and Central Bridge and the Robert A. Guffin Funeral Home of Cobleskill are assisting the family with funeral arrangements