Huntington
Town Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, Councilman Eugene Cook, Councilwoman
Joan Cergol, Councilman Dr. Dave Bennardo, and Councilman Salvatore
Ferro
issued a joint statement Saturday, January 22 on the death of Greenlawn
resident and hockey legend Clark Gillies, who passed away on Friday.
“The
Town of Huntington mourns the loss of Clark Gillies. He was a pillar of
our community and a giant in the sporting world. His ice hockey career
is
legendary, eclipsed only by the great work he did after he hung up his
skates. Clark always ensured that the spotlight reflected off of him
onto a variety of worthy causes, including a new pediatric wing at
Huntington Hospital.
“His
larger-than-life personality made him a great master of ceremonies at
countless dinners. He made everyone comfortable (only Clark could tell a
joke
about snails…).
“Our
hearts and thoughts are with his wife Pam and his family. Clark will be
sorely missed by his friends, the sporting world, and our community
at-large.”
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