Kerry Dennis had associations with all Northern clubs but it was at Launceston City where he spent most time in numerous capacities from coach to coach driver.

"It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of one of our longest serving club stalwarts," City announced this week.

"Kerry will be sadly missed by all at Launceston City FC and his presence will be missed by all the football community within Tasmania."

In an association stretching back more than half a century, Dennis eventually became part of the furniture at his beloved Prospect Park where he could always be relied upon for a chat with home or away supporters.

Soccer figures across the state and beyond joined the tributes after the father-of-two and grandfather-of-three died at the Royal Hobart Hospital last Sunday, aged 75.

"Condolences to family and friends ... [I] will miss our catch ups," said South Hobart coach Ken Morton.

Devonport great John 'Snowy' Compagne added: "Condolences to his family. Got to know KD really well during my season at Juventus. Massive contributor to the sport in the Launnie region."

Riverside Olympic president Stuart McCarron said Northern Tasmania had lost "a stalwart of the soccer community" and player Jason Smith even recalled how Dennis held his broken jaw in place until an ambulance arrived.

Northern Rangers founder Brendan Lichtendonk said Dennis worked with the club's goalkeepers, adding: "I enjoyed getting to know the man."

Appearing in countless team photos over the years, Dennis holds a rare distinction at Launceston City having coached title-winning teams in both men's (State League reserves) and women's (Northern Championship) competitions.

After turning out in goal for City's State League reserves in the twilight of his playing career he was to have a huge impact on the club off the field.

Dennis fulfilled countless roles including coaching the men's and inaugural women's Juventus teams and was instrumental in the construction and commissioning of floodlights which saw City become the first club in Launceston to host night games.

He also served as president but appears to be best remembered as the club's "charismatic" bus driver and trainer.

In these roles, Dennis became known for the half-time practice of waving a polystyrene cup of hot Vicks under players' noses while no journey to Hobart was complete without a stop at Mood Food in Kempton for a deep fried Mars bar.

The club said: "He's driven many thousands of kilometres for our State League team while also offering a hand to players for pre-game preparation, strapping and treatment of injuries in his capacity of trainer.

"[He] made a significant contribution to the running of the NPL squad. His assistance on game day was invaluable as assistant to the NPL team manager. Kerry was keen to assist in any way to get things done, he would always be one of the first to offer up his time to undertake any task.

"Kerry played a major role in the continued development of our goalkeepers, often in freezing, cold conditions with his customary coffee nearby to keep him warm, where he developed a particularly strong bond and friendship with our incumbent number one goalkeeper, Lachlan Clark."

Dennis was a loyal assistant during Lino Sciulli's time at the helm of City and followed his fellow goalkeeper to the NTCA Ground during his spell in charge of Northern Rangers' state league side.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the funeral on Monday will be a private affair.