In Memoriam Dennis “Putt” Moore, a professor, coach, and foundational gure in the College’s history, passed away on August 16, 2025. Putt joined FLCC in 1972, when classes were held in downtown Canandaigua storefronts, and dedicated more than 38 years to the College. As a professor of physical education and the founding chair of the Department of Physical Education and Integrated Health Care, Putt helped launch and grow FLCC’s athletics program. Putt was also a driving force behind the creation of the Mid-State Athletic Conference. He coached men’s basketball for 23 years with 18 years as head coach. He amassed 251 wins, two championships, and multiple Coach of the Year honors. He also coached baseball and served as FLCC’s rst athletic director from 1991 to 2006. His leadership earned him numerous accolades, including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Service and induction as the rst member of the FLCC Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2011, the College honored his legacy by naming the gym Putt Moore Court. A scholarship has been established in Putt’s memory. To donate, visit cc.edu/foundation, select “Give Now,” and use the drop-down menu to select “Putt Moore Memorial Scholarship.” Also greatly missed James W. Natelli on Feb. 22, 2025 Izic R. Mott on April 20, 2025 Mathew R. Nearpass on April 28, 2025 Wanda J. Gallagher ’15 on June 11, 2025 Peggy Yarger on June 23, 2025 Maureen Lahue, senior library clerk, on July 12, 2025 George McClellan Ewing, Jr., newspaperman, educator, and philanthropist, passed away July 12, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minn. He was 72. George contributed nancially to the FLCC Student Center construction project to honor the role his father played in the establishment of the College. e George M. Ewing Sr. Atrium recognizes the elder Ewing, publisher of e Daily Messenger, for editorials urging Ontario County leaders in the 1960s to establish a local college. George began his career as a journalist, then became a high school teacher of American literature, poetry, and economics. A er a decade of teaching, George returned to the family business as assistant publisher in 1988. He took over as publisher when he purchased the business from his father in 1993. During the following decade, he transformed the single daily paper into Messenger Post Newspapers by acquiring 10 weekly newspapers in the Rochester area. George was also known as a hockey and lacrosse coach. He supported many charitable causes, including Neighbor to Neighbor, started by e Daily Messenger to help people in the community pay rent, utility, and pharmacy bills.
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