| Date Deceased | January 5, 2021 |
| Hometown | Corning |
| Home State | NY |
| Service Date | January 16, 2021 |
| Service Time | 11:00 AM |
| Service Location | Pleasant Valley Cemetery |
| Interment Location | Pleasant Valley Cemetery |
Albert E. Johnson
CORNING – Albert E. Johnson of Corning, age 68, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday (January 5,2021) following a long courageous battle with ALS.
He is survived by and greatly missed by his wife Linda; his children and stepchildren Josh (Jen) Johnson, Margo Johnson (Jason Mallow), Brian (Courtney) Segar, Kelly (Matt) Wilson, Kristi Holmes (Brennan Hardy), Siblings Carol (Mark) Levine, Robert (Nancy) Johnson, Kathy Johnson, Charles (Elisa) Johnson; Sister-in-law Joan (John) Manthey; Brother-in-law David (Stella) Buck; Grandchildren and great grandchildren Gretchen (Ryan), Mikey, Serenity and Kain Larrison, Zach Johnson, Maddy Johnson, Sophie Mallow, Mason and Peityn Segar, Lorelei Wilson, Nolan and Kayden Hardy, Aidan and Shea McKeown; Stepmother Linda (Ennis) Johnson; and very dear friends Lynn and Sylvia Buddenhagen, and Gary and Deb Green.
Al was born March 26, 1952, son of the late Robert and Marian (Barnhardt) Johnson. He grew up in Spencer, N.Y. and was one of Spencer VanEtten High School’s most accomplished athletes. He was a true four sport star, participating in football, track, baseball, and basketball (his favorite sport and one he excelled at, being one of that school’s most prolific scorers and leading the IAC in scoring during the 1969-1970 season averaging over 22 points a game including a 41 point game that still stands as one of the highest individual scores in that school’s history). He is a Spencer-VanEtten School Athletic Hall of Fame Member.
Al was employed by VanAtta Garage before joining the Army. After his Honorable discharge, he worked at Sounds Fine before settling in with his career with the City of Elmira, where he worked until his ALS forced an early retirement. Al truly remained happy and good-natured despite his progressing ALS. He loved being outdoors, animals, reading, being home, and especially spending time with family. Al was very grateful for the kindness and support given by the VA and, in his final few days – Hospice.
Al found special comfort, and wished us also to, in Craig Morgan’s song “The Father, My Son and The Holy Ghost”.
In lieu of flowers, per Al’s wishes, donations may be made to your local SPCA or the ALS Association.
Graveside Services will be held Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:00am at Pleasant Valley Cemetery in Hammondsport, N.Y.
The LaMarche Funeral Home, 35 Main St., Hammondsport is honored to assist Al’s family with the arrangements.
Online condolences or remembrances of Al are welcomed on the Facebook page of Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc.
We will always remember Al as incredibly kind, humble and approachable. If you needed a favor or just a helping hand, Al was always there. His sense of humor and living life to its fullest are examples for all of us. You will be missed, my friend.
BB- I love and miss you very much. It hurts so badly that you aren’t here, but in my heart I can see you and hear your voice. In my heart I can give you hugs, and know that you are hugging me back. Thank you for being the best Dad and friend for not only me, but many, the best Papa, and the best Husband for my mom. You were the best of the best.
You will live on forever in all of us.
Love and miss you with all of me. Love K