Hugh ‘Woodie’ Lange  –  Alfred, N.Y., formerly of Belle Vernon
Obituaries
June 26, 2020

Hugh ‘Woodie’ Lange – Alfred, N.Y., formerly of Belle Vernon

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Hugh “Woodie” Lange, 86, of Alfred, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Father’s Day, June 21, 2020, at the Wentworth Senior Living facility in Portsmouth, N.H., after an extended illness. Born on Sept. 2, 1933, in Belle Vernon, he was the son of Hugh Henry and Catherine Frances Lange. He is survived by his wife, Susan Clinger Lange (“Sue”), and her three children and their spouses: Beth (Jim) Benson, Jean (John) Yorio and Cheryl (David) LaPrade. He is also survived by his former spouse, Carol Reed Lange, and their five children and partners: Cathy (Jeff) Long, Linda (Bob) Malecky, Bob Lange (Michel Rondon), John (Jacqueline) Lange and Scott Lange. In addition, Woodie greatly enjoyed and had a loving relationship with his 12 grandchildren as well as Sue’s seven grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Woodie was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, John “Jack” Lange; and a sister, Wilma Heasley. Woodie was a devoted father and grandfather, a loving husband, an enthusiastic golfer, an avid sports fan, a profound lover of the outdoors and a dedicated administrator at Alfred University. Please visit www.remickgendron.com to view Woodie’s memorial website for further details and to share condolences and memories on his tribute wall. Arrangements handled by REMICK & GENDRON FUNERAL HOME/CREMATORY, Hampton, N.H.

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