JULY 2020

In Memoriam: Geoffrey T. Hoderath

It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the death of
long-time Club member Geoffrey T. Hoderath on June 8 at
the age of 62, leaving behind his loving wife Wendy B.
Lindskoog, his sister Paula Hoderath of Long Island, and all
of us. A member of the Club since 2009, Geoffrey also
served on the Board since 2015.

Geoffrey was a joiner. He was a member of the legendary

New York City club, the Players, where he reported with
awe that one bartender could stretch the laws of physics by
mixing a martini that appeared to exceed the volume of its
glass. He sang and traveled abroad with the choir of the
historic St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Albany. He was a
member of the Wadsworth Lodge of Free and Accepted
Masons.

A frequent visitor to the Club, Geoffrey was always ready

with a story, a book recommendation, or a kind ear. If you
were a fellow caretaker of cats, he had plenty of charming
tales in that vein.

Geoffrey’s always-impeccable appearance, featuring a

strong penchant for traditional business attire – a woollen
vest even in August! – belied the fact that he was also an
avid outdoorsman who hiked countless Catskills peaks, a
joyful pastime he shared with Wendy.

A graduate of UAlbany and Albany Law School, Geoffrey

worked in private legal practice and then at the New York
State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

Club Manager Mimi Fahy said, “Geoffrey was a huge pres-

ence at the club. On any given night you could find him
having dinner and enjoying a cocktail in the Grille Room,
except of course for Friday because that was date night with
his lovely wife Wendy. You could always rely on good
conversation his quick wit and of course that savvy ward-
robe. He will be deeply missed by anyone who had the
pleasure to know him and especially by his fellow board
members.”

Here are some thoughts from Geoffrey’s fellow UClub

Board members, all of whom also expressed shock and sad-
ness at this sudden loss, as well as prayers for strength and
comfort for Wendy, who will feel this loss most keenly.
His intellect, sense of humor and ability will be sorely missed by us The Club also lost another wonder-
all. He had the unique ability to simplify complex issues and help us ful member this Spring our
all move in the correct direction as a group. He was truly one of the beloved
anchors of the University Club. Jeff Hill Dr. Brian Bush
Brian was a longtime member and
supporter of The University Club.
He was a true gentleman through and through. Nate Maloney There was not a Tuesday afternoon
that went by that he was not drinking
He was so much an identity of the Club to me. A funny, classy, and a pint of Guinness while awaiting to
rational mind. We shared many dinners and drinks together. Jim have lunch with his longtime friend
Davies Sylvia Barnard.
Brian was always ready with great
I'll always remember his command of voice, whether punctuating a conversation and you could always
good story or simply announcing himself on a call. Jason DiNovi count on him to have an interesting
article or book in his possession to
Geoffrey loved the Club, and he will be so missed. Amy Hines Kra- discuss.
Albany's Center Square neighbor-
mer
hood remained his primary residence,
Additionally, once retired, he com-
I will always remember his grace, dry sense of humor and impecca- pleted a lifelong dream of relocating
ble sense of style. Chuck Seifert to, if only for part of the year, his
birth country of England, choosing a
There will always be a seat at the bar for Geoffrey. Dave Hochfeld- humble but picturesque second resi-
er dence in Hastings. Brian would take
his wife, children, and visiting family
Geoffrey was a great mind, a warm heart, a terrific friend. We and friends on long walks through the
are among many who will miss him. town's rolling hills, castle remains,
old village, and seaside. After spend-
If you would like to write to Wendy Lindskoog, please contact ing the majority of his professional
Mimi for her address. Contributions in memory of Geoffrey may be life in America, this was an oppor-
made to The Choir of St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 107 State St., Alba- tunity to not only reconnect with his
ny, NY, 12207 or Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 homeland, but re-forge relationships
Carew St., Springfield, MA, 01104. with his British and European family.
A Requiem Celebration of Eucharist will be
held at All Saints Cathedral following the end
of the pandemic.

Welcome Back! We are so thrilled that the club has re-opened. Please
know that the safety and the health of the members are the top priority.
We are following all of NYS re-opening guidelines.

For the time being there will be no access to the Grille room or the bowl-
ing alley. We will be seating in the living room, the terrace and the outside
patio. The tables are all six feet apart and we have hand sanitizing sta-
tions through out the building.

Brian our housekeeper has done a great job sanitizing throughout the day.
So we hope that you will all feel comfortable coming out and enjoying
your club once again.

We are opened for limited hours for the Summer, but will be back to regular
Monday– Friday in the Fall.
There is a new menu and we will be adding a Sunday brunch very soon.
 New Stairs for the
back yard!
A big thank you for all the
foundation donations that
came in to re-build the
back yard stairs.
John Carson did a beautiful
job and we were able to
save the original railings.
So come on by and sit out-
side and check out the new
stairs.
Again thank you to every-
one that donated it was a
long over do project.
The Society of Architectural
Historians
presents:
A Series of lectures @
The University Club of Albany
(Dates to be announced) teresting- many good stories, good history,
lots of plans, and remarkably readable.
Talk by John Bonafide
The Reconstruction of the
Coeymans North House
An overview of history of the
remarkable early
18th century Coeymans Stone
House, its builder’s life and
the 50-year
restoration effort to save it.
UClubs new
Book Club
Goodbye Things by: Fumio
Sasaki
No better time to pick up a
book than while we are all
quarantined!
This first selection
was chosen by members
Fred Moody
and
Kamina Jolivette.
Discussion to be an-
nounced
Diana Waite talks about
her new book The Architec-
ture of Downtown Troy.
This is a well illustrated and
comprehensive overview of
the architecture of downtown
Troy. It is well done and in-
Dan Palmer will give a
talk on Adaptive use of
Troy
Warehouses.
The exciting new life the-
ses treasured old ware-
houses have to look for-
ward to.
 Great events are coming!
Please stay tuned for dates

The club’s own Sylvia Barnard

Will do a lecture on ancient Greek women poets from
the great Hellenistic period

We are thrilled that Sylvia will share her expertise on

these overlooked women poets

Chris Formant will talk about his new book

Saving Washington
This new date will probably not be rescheduled until the
Fall but we will finally get the pleasure of welcoming au-
thor Chris Formant to the UClub to speak about his new
book Saving Washington
The forgotten story of the Maryland 400 and the battle of
Brooklyn

Local Troy Author Tove Foss Ford discusses The Prophecy Series
Her self published popular Trilogy
Weaving Man ,Love and Sacrifice and Eirdon.
This will be a series of talks
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University Club Board of Directors DIRECTORS
2019-2020
Specials
Rob Crudden
OFFICERS Jason DiNovi
Bob Sheehan: President Dave Hochfelder
Nate Maloney
Jim Davies: Vice President Chuck Seifert
Teresa Casey: Secretary Damon Stewart Chicken Parm Wednesday
Jeff Hill: Treasurer Monica Mahaffey
Amy Hines Kramer: Past President

Welcome to our newest board member

Monica Mahaffey
Monica is a long time member and is a welcomed addition to this fine board,
she brings her years of P.R. experience, and a fire to help the club flourish

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Need a pick me up? Come by for a tasty

homemade dessert and a cup coffee
Join us for daily
happy hour
specials. 4-7
$3 Sangria
$3 Domestic bottles
$4 IPA
$3 Mixed well drinks
$3 House wines