Haugen, Alfred Ole

GLENVILLE — Alfred Ole Haugen "Al", 81, born in Manhattan Decem ber 24, 1939, passed away at his home on September 26, 2021. He was the son of Alfred Ole Haugen Sr. and Margit P. Haugen.

Al was the loving husband to Anita M. (Synarski) Haugen (d.10-20-2013). He was a graduate of Arlington High School’s class of 1957 (Dutchess County) and West Point Military Academy. Al received a B.S. (1967) and Master of Science in Education (1972) from SUNY New Paltz, later receiving his Permanent Teachers Certification from the NYS Education Department.

His work history included the NYS Education Department, the NYS Association of Counties and the Employment and Training Institute’s Professional Development Program of Rockefeller College. He ran the A. Haugen and Associates LLC. for many years.

While at West Point he was a member of the US Military Academy Band.

Memberships included Schenectady Musical Union Local 85-133, American Federation of Musicians and Emeritus Board Member- "A Place for Jazz". He was a Life Member of the US Military Band Alumni Association at West Point and of Rotary International. Al enjoyed sports and was an avid golfer, downhill skier and accordion instructor. He first played accordion (squeeze box) at age 2 years and discovered jazz accordion at age 14 years. He belonged to the National Association of Jazz Accordionists. His bands over the years: Al Haugen and Friends and Al Haugen Trio. Al will be greatly missed by many good friends and neighbors.

A celebratory gathering will be held on Friday, October 8 starting at 9:45 a.m. at Glenville Funeral Home, 9 Glenridge Rd. Scotia/ Glenville. At 11:00 a.m. a funeral procession will leave for Gerald B.H. Solomon National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville where military honors will commence at 12 p.m.

Memorials kindly accepted in Al and Anita Haugen’s name to Montgomery County SPCA, SCCC Music Department, or City Mission of Schenectady County.

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