Dennis J. Clancy Renaissance man Dennis J. Clancy; Dennis J. Clancy passed away June 25,2009 in Niagara Hospice House. Born November 16, 1933 in Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late James T. and Eleanor (Six) Clancy. Dennis attended and graduated from Iona College, New Rochelle NY, earning his B.S in Chemistry, St. John's  University, Jamaica, NY, earning his M.A in both History and Philosophy of Science. From 1954 to 1971, as a member of the Congregation of Christian Brothers, Dennis taught five different high schools in Canada, New Jersey and New York teaching chemistry, I.P.S., physics and was acting as science department chairman. Dennis then taught from 1971 until his retirement in 1922 at Clarkstown Senior High School, West Nyack, NY, teaching Chem Study Chemistry, Regents Chemistry  and Regents Physics. While teaching he assisted in implementing microcomputer usage in the teaching of science. He was the coach and assistant coach for the school Science Olympiad teams which reached the NYS State finals every year. Dennis earned several awards throughout his teaching career such as in 1969 the Distinguished Chemistry Teacher of the Year, 1984 the Outstanding Science Teacher Award and 1990 to 1992, he mentored a gentleman who became a Westinghouse Science Talent Search Finalist in 1992. He was a member of the American Chemical  Society, National Science Teachers Association and Project Seraphim Chemistry Department with the University of Wisconsin. Dennis enjoyed photography, magic, and was a computer “techie.” Dennis  married Anne McDonough of Lockport, NY, March 4, 1972 in Park Ridge New Jersey where they lived for twenty years. After retiring from teaching in 1992, they moved to Lockport, the place of Anne’s birth. Dennis was a scholar and was passionate about teaching. He was not only anxious that his students learn, but he also wanted them to excel. Thus, he became very innovative in presenting his lessons. Also being the loving, caring individual that he was, he also was a good counselor and went out of his way to help students solve problems, whether they were academic or personal. We shall truly miss this great human being!