| Date of Birth | June 1, 1954 |
| Passed Away | September 28, 2010 |
| Place of Residence | Bath |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | September 30, 2010 |
| Service Time | 5:00 PM |
| Service Location | Buena Vista Wesleyan Church |
| Interment Location | Bath National Cemetery |
JEFFREY A. HAENISCH
BATH-Jeffrey A. Haenisch, 56, passed away Tuesday morning (Sept. 28, 2010) at his home at 4358 County Route 14, Town of Howard, after a long illness.
Born in Passaic, N.J. on June 1, 1954, he was a son of James and Jesse Collins Haenisch, who survive. In 1973 he was married in Hornell to the former Phyllis Bauter, who also survives.
Jeff grew up in Fremont and was a former resident of Rome, N.Y. but resided in Avoca for most of his life. A graduate of Arkport Central School,
he also attended Mohawk College in Utica and received his bachelor’s degree from Empire State College. Jeff was a thesis away from receiving his master’s degree. He served with the U.S. Air Force from 1972 to his honorable discharge in 1976 having attained the rank of Sergeant.
For 24 years he owned and operated Avoca Village Sales and was most recently employed as a correctional officer at the Steuben County Jail in Bath.
A former member of the Better Business Bureau in Avoca, Jeff had a pilot license with a commercial endorsement and enjoyed flying and gliding. Some of his other favorite pastimes include training and riding horseback, playing golf and driving go carts. He was a semi pro soccer player and also coached soccer. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides Phyllis, his wife of 37 years and his parents Jim and Jesse Haenisch of Fremont, his family includes his two daughters, Jamie Haenisch of Spencer and Tiffany (Luke) Reinbold of the Town of Howard; his two grandchildren, Chase Jeffrey and Cody Kaleb Reinbold; his two brothers, Mark (Betty) Haenisch of Arkport and Tim (Lalane) Haenisch of San Diego, Calif.; also several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 10 a.m.-noon and 2-5 p.m. Thursday at the Buena Vista Wesleyan Church, where a funeral and committal service, with military honors, will take place in his memory following calling hours at 5 p.m. Thursday. Interment will be at Bath National Cemetery at the convenience of his family.
Those wishing may contribute in his memory to Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 East Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.
phyllis please know that we are praying for you and your family. let us know if we can do anything for you.
Dear Jamie and family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. While we cannot be there with you, you are in our prayers and hearts. May you and your family find solace knowing that your dad will always be with you and that he is with his father in heaven.
Jeff taught us how to do things right on the soccer field and off. As a coach he was strict and tough but also kind and understanding. He will be missed.
Phyllis, Jamie & Tiffany – We so sorry to hear about the passing of Jeff. He’s a great man and will be sorely missed. Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Phyllis,
I am so sorry to hear the news about Jeff. I didn’t know that he had been ill. I remember Jeff as a hard working and devoted husband and Father. I remember when the two of you owned the ice cream shop in Avoca. It’s been awhile since I’ve seen you. You and your family are in my prayers…
So sorry for your loss! Jeff was a great guy met him racing he was a fun person to race. He will be missed in that smoke machine of his. GOD SPEED JEFF!!!!!
Jeff always said as coach “enjoy the game”. As an adult, I heard him say “Live life to the fullest”. Jeff is a friend that will be remembered for a life time.
I am so sorry for the family’s great loss. My deepest sympathy goes to you all during this very difficult time. Phyllis, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
To Phyllis, Jim & Jessie, Mark, and Tim: We are so sorry for your loss and can only imagine the pain you are going through at this time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May our Heavenly Father comfort you at this time. Jeff will truly be missed by all.
In Christ,
Mitch & Gina Stearns
Jeff was about the coolest guy a young boy could know with his mathcing yellow Corvette and yellow boat behind it! Through the years I’d only seen Jeff now and then, but when I did he always had a smile and always had a kind word to say. The world is worse off with out Jeff amoung us.
Tim and family, Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Phyllis, Tiffany, and Jamie – Jeff was a wonderful person and contributed to so many. He will always be in our heart and minds. Please know that we are here for you in whatever capacity you need. Peace be with you and know Jeff will always be with us all.
Jaime and Family, So sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing. You probably don’t know, but Jeff was a one-on-one aide for a student in our Introduction to Career Majors program which I was teaching several years ago. This was after I got to know you in AOP. He was patient, strong, encouraging, and a wonderful role model for his student and the rest of my class. He added so much to our program. I know you will miss him, but remember everyone he touched and the positive experience that exposure developed. His good deeds will continue. Losing a Dad is never easy and yours was much too young to finish everything he had planned. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers and I’m sure you will reinforce all that he set as his goals.
To Mr & Mrs Haenisch and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I remember all the time i spent at your house when Tim and I were in school. May god bless you and hold you in his hands. God Bless
We have known Jeff since he started up Village Sales. He was always the go-to guy flying around some corner finding what someone wanted,chatting ,mixing paint and all the other details .He was a bundle of energy, a lot to pack into a short life. He was great !! We know he is in Heaven with God We also know God will comfort you his family.Love you