Herman Pinque, age 70, of Napanoch, New York, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Somers, New York, where he had resided for the past 2½ years.

He was born on October 31, 1955, in Ellenville, New York, to the late Elermo and Anna (Scudieri) Pinque.

Herman was a 1973 graduate of Ellenville High School and attended Ulster County Community College and Penn State University. During his high school years, he distinguished himself as a three-letter athlete, excelling in the discus, where he won Section 9 honors two years in a row.

A lifelong athlete and mentor, Herman dedicated much of his life to coaching and inspiring young athletes. He coached at Ellenville High School and later at Saint Augustine Preparatory School in Richland, New Jersey. His passion, discipline, and leadership helped guide many athletes who went on to excel at both national and international levels. Later in his coaching career, he studied and taught Tai Chi, sharing its focus on balance, strength, and mindfulness.

Herman was also an avid powerlifter and competed several times in the New York State Empire State Games. A man of faith, he was a communicant of Saint Mary and Saint Andrew’s Church in Ellenville, New York, and later Saints Peter and Paul Church in Turnersville, New Jersey.

He is survived by his former wife, Tracey, and their children, Francesco and Marie, of Spring, Texas; his sister, Paola, of Temple, Texas; his brother, Vincent and his wife, Maura, of Groton, Massachusetts; his brother, Anthony, of Napanoch, New York; and his sister, Lucia, of Salem, Massachusetts.

He is also survived by his aunts, Gaetanina “Nina” Scudieri of Huguenot, New York, and Adelia Scudieri and Felicetta Scudieri of Italy; his nephew Matthew Pinque; his nieces Samantha Pinque, Adelaide Majeski, and Catherine Majeski; and numerous cousins throughout New York, Canada, and Italy.

The Pinque family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the entire staff of The Paramount at Somers for the kind, compassionate, and loving care they provided to Herman over the past 2½ years.

A visitation will take place at Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 on Thursday, June 11, 2026; taking place from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.

Everyone is invited back to Loucks Funeral Home, 79 North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428 on Friday, June 12, 2026, at 9AM to pay their final respects at the funeral home prior to taking our departure to St. Mary's & St. Andrew's Church,139 South Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428, for a funeral Mass which will begin at 10:00 AM.

Herman will be laid to rest at Fantinekill Cemetery on Friday, June 12, 2026, promptly following the funeral Mass; a graveside service will take place, Father Ken Riello, from St. Mary's & St. Andrew's Church will officiate.

The staff of Loucks Funeral Home extends their heartfelt condolences to all who loved Herman. We understand that saying goodbye is one of life's greatest challenges. We consider it a profound privilege to be entrusted with Herman's care. We are deeply honored to stand alongside the Pinque family. Love does not end when a life does; may peace and comfort find you all in the days ahead.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymoor, PO Box 307, Garrison, NY 10524-0307, or online at the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement donation page.