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Pretty much what I'm thinking too, looking to encourage new growth to try and salvage a pleasing form. There doesn't seem like much you can do to not at least initially have it looking like someone went at the tree in their sleep. i'd be cutting back the lower portion as well to try and give...

Maybe the tree was planted to commemorate planting the tree. That's why he doesn't remember.

Perhaps over simplistically said, but can't you just prune to reduce size and best try to keep a clean natural effect. Let your conscience be your guide. :)

Cherries here sometimes get big enough to make a table out of one board. :D Often around graves where they once were planted to accompany. Very hard to find big ones without defects.