| Date of Birth | March 2, 1935 |
| Passed Away | July 8, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Almond |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | July 13, 2010 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | St. Jude's Chapel |
| Interment Location | Woodlawn Cemetery |
Dennis T. Johnson
ALMOND- Dennis T. Johnson, 75, of Whitney Valley Road, Almond, N.Y., passed on peacefully on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at Saint James Mercy Hospital, Hornell, New York after a long illness, greatly missed by his wife of 33 years, Teresa Johnson.
Born in Jamestown, New York, on March 2, 1935, he was son of O. Theodore and Dorothy Williams Johnson.
He graduated from Jamestown High School in 1953 and joined the United States Marine Corps, serving from 1953 to 1956. After serving his country he attended SUNY Albany graduating in 1960 and was employed by several New York State High Schools until his appointment in the mathematics department at Alfred State College in the fall of 1969. From 1976-1978, he served as Acting Mathematics Department Chair, returning to full time teaching until 1994 when he was appointed Department Chair of Mathematics and Physics, a position he held until he retired as Professor Emeritus in 2001.
Dennis served the Almond Community as President of the Lions Club, 4 years as Almond Town Supervisor with several more years on the board, and coached little league baseball.
Dennis will be remembered most of all for his quiet manner, devotion to friends and community and his love of his family.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother, Jack Johnson and two sisters Mary Jo and Patricia Ann as infants, and brothers in law, Piney “Bubby” Johnson and Roger Annis.
Besides his wife, Teresa, he is survived by four children, Eric (Lisa) McAndrew, of Fl., James (Cyndi) Stuart, and Pamela (Terrence) Stadtmiller of Rochester, NY and Katherine Tinkelpaugh of NY, his grandchildren Kiley and Ema Stadtmiller and Patrick and Alexis McAndrew, his two sisters Judy Johnson and Nancy Annis and several nieces and nephews and his loving dog, Mea.
Calling hours are from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. Monday at the Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Jude’s Chapel in Alfred where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Committal prayers and interment, with military honors, will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Almond.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, PO Box 533, Hornell, NY 14843. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the funeral home.
Teresa, I am so sorry to hear about Denny’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Just saying sorry is not enough for such a great man. He was one of a kind and respected by so many. I will miss his smile and friendship that he offered for a greater part of my life.
Teresa, Denny was a great man. He made our life in Almond one we will never forget. His kind smile, soft spoken words are qualities not found in most. Diane and I are always here for you and your family if you need us.
Teresa and family so sorry for your loss. Dennis was great guy, always enjoyed seeing him and chatting over the years.He always had kind words and was enjoyable to be around .
God Bless, Tim Lloyd and family
Teresa, I am sorry for your loss, denny was a great guy. You and yours will be in my prayers
Dear Teresa and family.
Am sadden by your loss. Kind thoughts to all, God Bless.
Love,
Ivy
Teresa, I only met you once at Bubby’s funeral in Jamestown. I was a senior at JHS when Denny came into BCC. A great fellow and my best to you and your family and Judy in your loss.
So sorry to hear of Denny’s passing. I left town many years ago, but remember what a great man he was. May God be with you and your family to help you all with you time of grieving.
Theresa and family- I am sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Denny as the parent of a friend as well as in the classroom.
He was both refreshingly straight forward while being warm and kind at the same time.
My memory if Denny is something that I use today in my work as I mentor/coach others. During one of my classes with Denny, he told a student, “Math is not a spectator sport. Get involved. Practice it.”
Teresa and family I am so sorry for your loss. Denny was very special to me growing up.His kind words and contagious smile would make you believe there was always hope no matter how bad it may have seemed. Teresa you and Denny were like parents to me growing up and for that I am so grateful. I know how you are feeling losing your spouse and I will be praying for God to comfort you and give you strength as you learn to go on in life. We have lost a GREAT MAN but heaven just received a ANGEL who’s smile will light up the skies forever. Pam I love you and know how very much you loved Denny. I will leave you with words that comforted me after losing Jimmy “Don’t cry because I’ve gone . . . smile because I was once here”. I love you all~God Bless You!