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Alan W. Vail passed away on November 29, 2017, at the age of 71. He was born in Binghamton, NY, spent 20 years living full-time in Cape Vincent, N.Y. and moved to Vero Beach, Florida in 2016. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Jack and Alice Vail as well as a brother, Steve. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Jennifer (Lauder), his children, Ingrid Stubbs, Scott Lauder Strazik (Jennifer Schannault) and Russell Vail (Michelle), 8 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and his beloved Cockapoo, JC. Survivors also include siblings Jack D. Vail, Walter W. Vail and Susan (Vail) Swope.
He attended Binghamton (Central) High School and then graduated from Laurel Crest Prep school. He studied business at the University of Denver and graduated with a BSBA from Southampton College.
Following college, he worked at Garrett Buchanan Paper Company in Philadelphia, then became a General Manager at Seneca Paper Co. in Binghamton, prior to taking on the role of V.P. of Sales and Marketing at Officenter, Inc. He then “switched gears” to become a Financial Advisor and franchise owner at Ameriprise Financial, for 15 years.
Alan had a passion for learning, was an avid reader and always showed a keen interest in not only the business world, but in sports and in all people in general. His sense of humor and warmth endeared him to all who knew him. He loved boating on the St. Lawrence River as well as sailing in the Caribbean. He never tired of traveling to as many places as possible and when at home was happiest when he was working on “projects,” including completely remodeling and reconstructing their 1820 home in his “spare” time. He was never bored!
Although the last 5 years have been a struggle for Alan physically, he still loved life and his family and friends…and they loved him. He will be sorely and lovingly missed.
A “celebration of life” will be held this summer in the Thousand Islands. Memorial contributions in his memory may be made to: VNA Hospice House (1110 35th Lane, V.B. 32960) or Community Church of Vero Beach (1901 23rd St., V.B. 32960) or Carolina Poodle Rescue (6705 Union Highway, Pacolet, S.C. 29372).
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