Kevin B. McNamara ’58 – 12/02/2020

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-12-23
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Kevin B. McNamara, 79, of East Amherst, died on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2020.

Mr. McNamara was born on Jan. 11, 1941. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1958 and then went to the University of Alabama, where he was a walk-on for Bear Bryant. He attended St. Bonaventure University, where he received a master’s degree in leadership. Mr. McNamara also attended Harvard and graduated from their executive MBA program.

Mr. McNamara married Gail L. Chamberlain in 1962. Together, they had two daughters and four grandchildren.

Mr. McNamara owned Millington Lockwood Inc. from 1971 to 2002 and worked alongside his wife. The year he purchased Millington Lockwood, annual sales were approximately half a million dollars a year. When it was sold in 2002, sales were close to $12 million a year. This was a testament to his hard work and dedication. All of Mr. McNamara’s hard work paid off in 1987, when he was selected by Herman Miller Inc. to travel to China. He was asked to do this to give his input on an agreement to purchase textiles.

After owning Millington Lockwood for over 30 years, he retired. Though retirement did not slow him down. Mr. McNamara continued to work as a salesman at Lockwood, teach at Fredonia State, and became a member of the School of Business advisory board at St. Bonaventure. He also loved spending time with his family at his cottage in Bay Beach, Canada. Nothing made him happier than a full beach house with family and friends.

Mr. McNamara was also a past member at the Rotary Club of Buffalo, The Buffalo Club, Park Country Club, and board of directors at Consumer Credit Counseling, where he served as a secretary. He was also a member at the Buffalo Canoe Club.

Mr. McNamara was a leader, hard worker and a dedicated family man. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Gail L. McNamara; two children, Susan Hurley and Nancy Serr; four grandchildren; and one sibling, Ellen McNamara. Visitation was held Friday, Dec. 4, at the Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, Dec. 5, at St. Gregory the Great Church, Williamsville. Memorials to Hospice Buffalo, Inc., 225 Como Park Blvd., Cheektowaga, NY 14217.

Obituary courtesy of the Amherst Bee.

“Let it Snow” by the Amherst Central Alumni Chorale

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-12-23
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The Amherst Central Alumni Chorale sends you a little Holiday Cheer! Members stepped out of their comfort zones to remotely record this for our family and friends… you just may see some people you recognize!

Tiger Alumni Guests at Amherst Central High School Business Classes

Posted by Christopher Byrd on 2020-11-30
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Christina Evans, Business Teacher ACHS, had Amherst Alumni as guest speakers in her Career and Financial Management and Entrepreneurship classes recently via Zoom. It’s wonderful that she partnered up with alumni to share there real world experiences with the Tigers of Today.

Alumni: Lisa Coppola ’82, The Coppola Firm (not pictured in post) – William Mattar ’82, William Mattar Law Offices – Rob Michalak ’73, (Ret.) Ben & Jerry’s, Director of Social Mission – John Domres ’04, Owner Buffalo Brewing Company – Dr. Todd Shatkin ’83, Aesthetic Associates Center – Brian Wilcox ’96, Furniture designer and Cabin Builder – Ara Bagdasarian ’90, CEO Omnilert – Tim Coudriet ’18, Finance Student at University of Albany (Click on images for full view) 🐯

Thanks for the photos, Christina!

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Support the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation on Giving Tuesday

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-11-25
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Please consider a gift to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation on Giving Tuesday!

The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, through generous donations from alumni, provides financial support to programs which enhance the student experience throughout Amherst Central School District. The foundation is an independent 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Our donors help bridge the gap between basic funding and what Amherst students need to truly excel. Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the foundation had to cancel its biggest fundraisers of the year. Any amount helps.

Since 2003, our grant program has given over $110,000 to the students of the Amherst Central School District, Please help us maintain our level of giving back to the district and its students.

Click to view a list of grants funded by the foundation since 2003—>

Please share with your Amherst family and friends!

Ways to Give Electronically

You can donate directly through PayPal button below.

You can donate through Facebook. If you donate via Facebook on Giving Tuesday, they will be matching donations. Facebook doesn’t charge us a fee for collecting donations through them.

Click here to go to our fundraising page on Facebook—> 

Mail a Donation

If you prefer to donate through the mail, you can make checks payable and mail to the:

Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. – 4301 Main Street – Amherst, NY 14226  

Below is a link to our donation form if you would like to print and use.

Donation Form (PDF – .41 MB)

Another way to give is through our Dedicate A Seat Program

The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation is helping the arts in Amherst Schools by offering seat dedications on the back of seats in the Theodore L. Masterson Auditorium in the high school. Funds raised go directly to programs in the school through our foundation grant program.

Your donation includes an engraved name plate on a seat in the auditorium. You can dedicate a seat to yourself, a family member, loved one, business, etc.

To find out more information and to dedicate your seat, download the form via the link below.

Dedicate a Seat (PDF – .37 MB)

Gail Henry-Daniels ’70 releases children’s book

Posted by amherstalumnioffice on 2020-11-19
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Gail Henry-Daniels ’70 holds a BS in human and community services and an MS in higher education administration. She has more than thirty years’ experience in the education arena, including twenty years managing a child and family well-being-based research program. The founder and president of Steven’s Spirit of Giving Inc., a nonprofit organization formed in memory of her son, Steven, she is based in western New York.

From Gail Henry-Daniels ’70:

My book The Day the World Went Inside is available for ordering at  https://www.archwaypublishing.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/814654-the-day-the-world-went-inside just in time for the holidays!

If you choose USPS delivery there is no shipping charge.The story was inspired by the fears and concerns of my dear grandchildren during the current pandemic.  This uplifting story shows that if you look for the good even during challenging times you can find it!

Please consider The Day the World Went Inside for the young children in your life, and for you!

A percentage of sales will be donated to the 501c3 Steven’s Spirit of Giving Inc.