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Dave Reid posted a condolence
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Coach K was a terrific coach and an even better mentor to his players. Certainly myself, and probably many other former players will never forget the valuable lessons about life and athletics learned from him. A great man and great memories.
Thanks, Coach K, you are missed.
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Sheldon Maskin posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
A few days ago, I made an effort to share one more laugh with Jack. We were teammates at Cortland. I wanted to ask him how come our basketball coach didn't get us cars and cash and gorgeous cheer leaders like all the other coaches seem to do.
Needless to say, I was devastated when my search revealed that he had recently passed away. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. We have lost one of the best.
Not only was Jack a fine basketball player but he was one of the most graceful athletes that I have seen. His performance on the court was effortless. It's almost as if the game of basketball was choreographed just for him.
I also served as the JV coach at Gloversville for one year and benefitted from the coaching skills that he passed on to me as I began my coaching career.
We shared many laughs and stories during our times together. I am grateful for everything that he has added to my life.
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Daryel Coger posted a condolence
Monday, August 15, 2011
Coach "K" words do not started to describe a Great Treacher,Friend, and most of all "Our Coach".On behalf of the Coger Family and Jessie, Daryel, and Anthony ICE we say Rest in Peace..
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Paul G. Meyer posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
The best teacher/coach I ever had. Coach taught me the value of maintaining a positive mental attitude in everything you do. His teachings and friendship has carried through all my life. God bless a wonderful friend. Paul Meyer class 1953
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Karen Phelps-Minckler posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
To the family,
So sorry for your loss. He was the best gym teacher I ever had. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen
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Warren Sherman posted a condolence
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Occasionally, a person comes along who sees in each of us the strengths, the potential, the good, and tries in every reasonable way to bring us to that vision. As a coach, Jack got me to see several key things in myself that I would never have been able to do on my own. His style wasn’t based in complex sports psychology; who even knew of such things back then! It was passed along to his students through his person, his system of beliefs, especially in the individual. We were his children, and he was far more than our basketball Coach.
Back then I knew he took great pleasure in the process. I could see it in his face. And I know he understood its meaning and effect on me. Even if I never once told him.
Thank you Coach.
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Rodger Helwig posted a condolence
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Gloversville was very fortunate to have such a wonderful man and great basketball coach. I'll always remember Coach Kobuskie sinking many half-court shots after basketball practice. I was a manager on the team and scorekeeper for the Red Dragons in the early 60s.
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Bob Compani posted a condolence
Monday, July 11, 2011
My condolences to the family of the original "Coach K". He touched so many young students lives in a good way. He will be greatly missed.
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Larry Warshawsky posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2011
I worked with Jack from the Fall of 1958 through 1963. He was a joy to work with and know as a friend and collegue. I have nothing but the highest respect for his ability to coach his athletes and bring the best out of whatever their abilities were. He was a fine person and will be fondly remembered and missed by all who knew him.
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Marina Smith posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2011
A light has gone out on earth, but a new star is illuminated in the heavens.
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Joe Anderson posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Coach Kobuskie was a great coach,a real gentlemam,and a tremendous role model for young people. His influence helped motivate me to become a basketball coach and teacher. I can't think of any person I admired more than Jack Kobuskie. May he rest in peace.
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Gary Ellwood posted a condolence
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Coach, we sure will miss you. You helped shape many of our lives, and we are better people because of you, God Bless You.
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Gregory Hall posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2011
1978-79 What a great man! Coach K's kindness, spirit, & energy rubbed off on me. I will always remember @ my dad's funeral; Coach K being thoughtful enough to greet & open the doors for all attending the viewing. Thoughts & prayers to his family. He touched so many of our lives growing up.
RIP Coach!
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david gagne posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2011
the world will surely miss such an upbeat and positve individual hats off coach
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Brian Seeley posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2011
Coach K:
I will always remember you as one of the finest coaches I had the privledge of playing for in my high school days. Also it was an honor for me to go into the Gloversville High School Hall of Fame on the same day as my coach. Gloversville has lost a legend,a winner and a gentleman, you will surely be missed.
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Marjorie Cooney Macy posted a condolence
Friday, July 8, 2011
A fond farewell to a true gentleman, man of grace, and of great patience and compassion. Coach K was remarkable in a quiet way - evidenced by the ripple of influence shown in the comments here. I send my condolences to his immediate family and to the larger family he slowly built in the world around him.
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Charles Loux posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2011
I see some familiar names here from the class of '61 and I too remember Coach Kobuskie as a fine and kind man. I believe he taught health class at one time but I am not sure. He was teaching at the junior high level during my time at Estee and always referred to me as a "Bleecker Dutchman" because our families had early ties to Bleecker. The coach was a fine man and excellent golfer as I would occasionally see him at the old Kingsboro Golf Course. No finer man ever walked the halls of GHS. May he rest in peace.
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Bob Sena posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2011
My sincere condolences to Jack's family. He touched the lives of so many over the years and will be truly missed.
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Paula and Paul Falacco posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Respectfully remembering "Coach" Kobuskie as an influential mentor, upstanding citizen, kind and gentle man........ May the shared memories and condolences from those whose lives he touched, bring comfort and peace to his grieving family and friends.
Sincerely,
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Bruno & Josie DeSantis posted a condolence
Thursday, July 7, 2011
We are sorry to hear about the loss of Jack. He was a good friend for many years. May he rest in peace
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Jack Yanno posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
I am very saddened to hear about coach K's passing...i was honored to have lunch with him in Florida in 2005 where he encouraged me to write a book of my memoirs in teaching and coaching as he had done...we talked some when i sent him a copy of my finished book...and at that time i thanked him for helping me become the person i was..may God bless the life of this wonderful man he will be missed...Jack Yanno
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Rob Hanna posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
I dream to be as good of a man as Mr.K! He and I shared a common bond. I lost my Father when I was just a kid. Mr.K stepped in my life in 1968. We were the first big brother pair in Fulton County. He taught me everything I needed to know to be a good person, and determination! I will hold you close to my heart! Condolences to the Kobuskie family!
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Richard M. Fox posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
He taught me how to shoot a foul shot. Jack had a positive impact on several generations of kids growing up in Gloversville. That is just a great legacy to have. Rest in peace Coach.
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Rick Fallis posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
I will always remember Mr.Kobuskie as my grade school gym tacher. He had a great attitude and always smiled no matter what happened. I remember watching him coach at times and he still had that award winning smile. Every so often I think of him and am grateful that I knew him. My sympathies to the family I know you will miss him. The city of Gloversville has lost another legend.
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jerry kerzner posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Coach was always a great inspirational force and a true gentleman. As one of the basketball "managers" for the GHS team in 1958, I was ever impressed by how he led the players, firmly and with great patience. I feel blessed to have known him.
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John Mathews posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Thanks Coach for all the guidance and memories! You improved so many lives. A gift we can never repay! RIP Coach K.
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Ray Johnson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
There is no greater privilege than to touch the heart, inspire the mind, and to ignite a boy's competitive nature. Jack Kobuskie did that beautifully. His influence will continue to touch the future for years to come. I am grateful you touched mine in such powerful ways. May God welcome you home and bless you richly for your goodness. I kove you, Coach.
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David J. Sanges posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr. K's passing. He was a great friend to the Sanges family. I will never forget his smiling face and all the stories he told. He was an accomplished golfer and I was fortunate to be around him many an hour at Pine Brook Golf club. His perspective and positive out look was infectious. I will always be grateful for the kindness and genuine friendship he showed to my family and especially my father. He will surely be missed.
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Don Dutton posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Coach K was a great inspiration to all the young men he taught. Playing for the coach was the formula for my success at Providence College and the US Marines. He will be remembered forever and will be missed dearly.
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John Kobuskie posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was always a legend in the Kobuskie family. He will be missed.
John Kobuskie son of Donald Kobuskie
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Bob Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Coach,you will always have a special place in my heart. MY heartfelt condolences go out to the Kobuskie family Bob Miller
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Linda Bradbury-Danner posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
To All of Mr. K's family,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you say goodbye and remember the life of one great man. As many I remember what a gentle soul he was as my gym teacher at Boulevard School. He taught me me that it wasn't always winning the game but more how you played it. Heaven sure is getting a great coach!!
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Darryl Miller posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Thanks coach, all 4 of my brothers are still under your wing!
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John Lafabregue posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Jack was special. A gentleman, role model, very successful athlete, coach and teacher. Its been many years since I have seen him. In all that time I cannot think of anyone with better credentials.
My condolences to all who knew Jack. We'll all miss him.
John Lafabregue
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Ron Holly Jr posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
My first memories of Coach K are mixed between gym class and caddying at Pine Brook. Jack was a gentleman on the course and a presence as a teacher. He was a role model to generations of Gloversville kids.
Thanks Mr. K
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Andrews Family posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
RIP Jack.
We started out as neighbors and become the best of friends. You brightened our entire family and we all loved you so! We will always remember all the good times that we shared with one another. Our adventures together up on, as you called it, the "hill" were a breath of fresh air and we enjoyed every bit of the hijinks that ensued!!!
Your life is the model by which most should take many notes from and we certainly have and will continue to do so. God truly blessed my family when he put us together.
Love Always,
Joseph, Kelli, Eliza, Joseph, Buzz & L's
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Lynn Collins posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Mr."K" was my gym teacher at Boulevard School. He was the only teacher I ever had that put together an after school 2-base game. He made sure everyone got to play, and teams were chosen fairly. Those were the days! RIP Mr. K and thanks for all the memories. My condolences to his family.
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Dr. John Reffue posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
My kids and I are deeply saddened by Coach K.'s passing. I was one of the hundreds of kids who called Coach K. my gym teacher at Boulevard School. His compassion and kindness were things I never forgot. I was glad to present Coach K. with a copy of my dissertation when I finished it and will always cherish the memory of taking him to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game just a few years ago. God bless you, Jack. Thanks for everything you did for me, for my kids and for Gloversville. We will never forget you.
John, Thomas and Jessie Reffue
Tampa, FL
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Scott K Milling posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
It's hard to put into words what Coach K meant to me and everybody else who had contact with him. I spent 3 years of High School working for coach K. and learned so much more about life then I ever did about basketball. He treated us all the same even when we got into trouble. RIP COACH K we will never forget you.
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Bruce Hobbs posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Jack leaves a legacy worth celebrating. How often is it today where a prominent sports figure is lauded not just for his athletic and coaching skills but also for his integrity, compassion, and love of community, family and friends? He was the epitome of a coach and teacher, and while he had no kids of his own, he helped raise a multitude of local youth, including me. Always the eternal optimist in search of a dream, he inspired so many youth to do their best, and in the process was endowed with the love and support of so many. While I mourn his passing, Jack will live in my memory as the wonderful friend he was to my family and to me.
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Susan Sponnoble posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
There are no words to express the sadness I feel. To all members of the Kobuskie family, I send my deepest and most heart-felt sympathy. Jack's family attended the Lutheran church in Gloversville, where my grandfather, George Derwig was the minister and my grandmother, Louise Derwig, played the organ. Starting at age 6, I spent a few days at Kobusk's home on the Pinnacle in Bleecker. Jack, Irene, Kobusk "Grandma Diddy Daw", Esther, Aunt Trace, Buck, Len, Joe and the entire Kobuskie family left a life-long impression on me. I was supremely happy when I stayed at Kobusk's farm. Jack came to my grandmother's funeral and said, "There is so much of her in me." They were both saints on earth and they are now angels in heaven. Every time I return to upstate N.Y., I always visit Kobusk's house and listen to the song of the whip 'or wills in the fields.
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Zeitler posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
The family of Gretchen, Gregory and Gail Zeitler will always remember Jack throughout our years in Gloversville. Our thoughts are with you.
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al johnson posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
A true gentleman and role model, may God's peace be with all who mourn.
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Mike Collar posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
One of a kind...truly a class act..a gentleman on and off the court..Like many, I knew Coach K. throughout the years because of his association with basketball and student-athletes..I really got to know him when he wrote his book with Bob Porter. I will always treasure the friendship I had with him...He will be sorels missed.
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Dr. John G. Metallo posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Words to not properly convey all that a man like Coach Kobuskie meant to so many of us. When I came to GHS as a brand new teacher, he was one of the first to help me. He hired me as an assistant coach, and some of the best years of my life were spent on the bench with Jack, Coach Gene Satterlee and hundreds of GHS ball players that we all knew as OUR KIDS. While this is a sad day for so many of us, the fond memories of Coach and all that he taught us and meant to us will live on forever. Somewhere in heaven today, a kid is working on his jump shot and Coach Jack is there right next to him.... That is the way it should be .... Thanks Coach, we will miss you .
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Bob Porter posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Jack was the father image I so desparately needed as a young boy. I played varsity basketball for him for 3 yrs. My greatest privilege was when he asked me to collaborate on his book of memoirs back in 2003, which was published in 2005. I love you Jack. RIP.
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Arthur Michael Ambrosino posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Dear Kobuskie Family:
I knew Mr. Kobuskie, caddied for him, was coached by him and I admired him. I am glad, but not surprised that he lived to a ripe old age, because he was always so very fit. He was also a lot of fun and a very kind and quiet man, he will be missed....
My condolences,
Arthur Michael Ambrosino
ama2002@columbia.edu
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larrypeck posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Jack epitomized the word class.I graduated from GHS in 1958,and Jack has been a major influence in my life.I saw him just two weeks ago at an area supermarket and I will not forget my last handshake.He will be missed by all that knew him.My condolences to the family.
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Dennis L Miller posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
I was saddened to hear of Coach K's passing. I learned the fundamentals and love of the game of basketball from him. He spent time with me from when I was in grade school. I will never forget the "Life Lessons" he has given me. On behalf of Leona, Bob, Garry, Byron, Dennis & Darryl Miller our condolences go ot to The Family of Coach Kobuski.
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David Collar posted a condolence
Monday, July 4, 2011
Jack was may basketball coach and mentor at GHS from '64 to '66. He was a tremendous influence on my life. Jack will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.
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