Alfred "Coach Al" Warywoski

Al Warywoski passed with grace and dignity March 26, 2022, at Linda Manor in Leeds surrounded by family. He was born May 19, 1946, in Northampton to the late Alfred and Sophie (Adamski) Warywoski. He attended Northampton Schools before proudly earning a Bachelor of Science CUM LAUDE from Springfield College in 1969. Al enjoyed reading, exploring New England with Vermont holding a special place in his heart and coaching and mentoring his students and teams. He loved sports, was able to answer obscure sports facts and enjoyed his $5 bets with friends. He began his teaching career at Pioneer Valley Regional School in Northfield from 1969-1978 thanks to Bill Messer who has remained a very good friend and mentor. Al moved on to Smith Vocational in 1978 until he retired in 2002. He coached JV baseball at Smith Voke and freshman football at Northampton High School. As a Phys Ed teacher at Smith Vocational he was known to arrive early and open the gym for students to shoot around before class, always had a pocket full of quarters for the soda machine, handing out clappers and being someone, his students could turn to for advice or a listening ear. Al was tough but fair to all students who crossed his path. Al is survived by his daughter Chelsea Warywoski of Leeds, his brother Peter and his wife Christine of Lee and his partner Kathy McCarthy of Greenfield and his goddaughter Cathy Andrulis of Golden CO. He leaves behind a nephew and his family, and many cousins. He also leaves several close friends who became like family and many, many others whose lives he touched in various special ways. The family would like to thank the caring staff at Linda Manor and Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care. Calling hours will be Sunday, April 3, 2022, from 3-6 PM at the DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME, 120 Damon Rd., of Northampton. On Monday April 4, 2022, there will be a calling hour from 10-11 AM; followed by a Prayer Service beginning at 11AM. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Masks are necessary to attend the calling hours and service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Coach Al’s name to Springfield College Athletics or Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care at 329 Conway St, Suite 2, Greenfield MA 01301. For more information, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.com

Alfred "Coach Al" Warywoski

May 19, 1946 - March 26, 2022