IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Harry

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Lomasney

June 19, 1940 – March 20, 2025

Obituary

Saratoga Springs – Harry Lomasney, 84, peacefully passed away on March 20, 2025.

Harry was born on June 13, 1940 in Ballston Spa, NY, he is the son of the late Richard and Mary (Schneider) Lomasney.

He graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1959 where he played baseball for his mentor, the legendary Bill Scott, and basketball for Richie Thomas. After graduation he entered into the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country.  While earning a degree form Adirondack Community College in 1965 and Castleton State College in 1967, Harry worked for his father in their family business, The Saratoga Men's Shop on Broadway.

Harry was hired as a history teacher and coach at Greenwich High School in 1968, where he coached JV basketball for 20 years under legendary varsity coach and friend, John Traver. He coached varsity baseball from 1972-1995, where he compiled a career record of 328-111, a .750 winning percentage. Greenwich won 11 Wasaren League championships. The highlight of his career at Greenwich was back-to-back Class C state championships in 1992 and 1993. Those two seasons the Witches were an amazing 52-1.

He was the interim head coach at Skidmore College in 1998, their pitching coach in 1997 and from 1999-2007. During this stretch Skidmore College had its three most successful teams which included winning the 1999 Liberty League Conference championship and having NCAA Tournament berths in 2005 and 2007. Harry was the pitching coach for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles Collegiate team from 2002-2006, as well as the pitching coach for Saratoga Central Catholic 2016-2024. Harry was proudly inducted into the Greenwich HS (2009), Skidmore College (2016), and Ballston Spa HS (2017) Hall of Fame. Harry was a member of The Greenwich Elks Lodge and The American Legion Post 70.

In addition to his parents, Harry was predeceased by his sister Mary Ann Matrazzo.

He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra Bartoldi Lomasney, his brother, Timothy Lomasney and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday April 3, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Graveside services with military honors will begin at 12:00 noon Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.

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Services

Visitation

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April
3

William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes

628 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

4:00 - 7:00 pm

Graveside Service

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April
4

Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871

Starts at 12:00 pm

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