Richard Hallock

Albany- Richard C. "Coach" Hallock, 71, passed away on November 10, 2018, with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany and raised in Loudonville, he was the son of the late Carroll and Virginia Hallock of Albany, NY.

Dick graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1965 where he excelled in football and was a two-time Albany All City award winner. He then attended Siena College where in 1968 he co-captained the team to a 9-0 undefeated season, a #2 National club football ranking and was named as an Honorable Mention All-American. He also played Semi-Pro football for the Uncle Sam team in Troy and the Albany Larkin Bombers. Dick received a free agent contract to play in the Canadian Football League as well. He succeeded his coach Art Cardi at Siena and took over as Head Football Coach from 1972-1974. From 1978-1988 he was the Head Defensive Coordinator for Bishop Maginn High School Football. Dick was known to many as "Coach Hallock." Throughout his coaching career he assisted or head coached for the following teams: St. Pius X Basketball, Colonie Youth Center Boys Basketball, Colonie Pop Warner, Colonie Little League, Colonie Babe Ruth, Colonie Girls High School Summer League and Colonie Central High School Basketball Statistician.

Professionally Dick worked 32 years for the NYS Office of General Services retiring in 2008 as General Manager of the Empire State Plaza Convention Center. In October 2003, he received the Commissioner's Commendation Awarded for Administration from the NYS Office of General Services.

He was a communicant of St. Pius X Church in Loudonville and a member of the Colonie Elks Lodge #2149. Dick will be remembered for his love and devotion to his family, his love of sports especially the New York Yankees, playing golf and of course his sense of humor. He also enjoyed spending winters in Tampa, Florida with his son Matthew and family and spending time in Boston, Massachusetts with his daughter Michelle and family.

He was the beloved husband of 45 years to Marie Hallock. Cherished and devoted father of Matthew (Nadia) Hallock and Michelle (Jim) Plourde. Loving grandfather of Sophia and Jackson Hallock and Ceileigh and Cadence Plourde, who were the joys of his life. Brother to Donald (Linda) Hallock and the late Alice Ann Hallock. Brother-in-law of Linda and Chuck Alescio and Alfred & GeorgiaAnn Scrivo. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Gerald Hausler, Dr. Joseph Polito and the staff at St. Peter's Hospital for their kind and compassionate care.

Calling hours will be from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, November 15 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, November 16 at St. Pius X Church, 23 Crumitie Road, Loudonville, NY 12211. Burial will follow at St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.

Contributions in Dick's name can be made to the American Diabetes Association by calling 1 (800) 342 2383, http;//www.diabetes.org/donate/ or by mail: Make all checks payable to: American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215.