Obituary of John R. Sebastino

John R. Sebastino Jr., 55, of Cortland NY, passed away unexpectedly June 22, 2010 while at work. He was born September 2, 1954, in Carthage NY, the son of the late John and Barbara Plumadore Sebastino, Sr. John came to the area with his family as a child and lived locally. He graduated from Cortland High School in 1973. John enjoyed hunting, working on cars, and watching NASCAR and the New York Yankees. He is survived by his wife Patricia Sebastino of Cortland NY, daughter Tabitha (Jamie Degilio) of Syracuse NY, son Lucas (Nicole Ponedel) of Wisconsin, brother David (Tammy) Sebastino, sister Carol (John) Paley, granddaughter Amelia Grace Degilio, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Calling hours will be Friday 11 am-12:45 pm with a time of sharing to begin 1 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home Inc., Cortland NY, 13045. At 1:00 pm family and friends will be invited to share a memory of John. Burial will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery, Homer NY. Contributions may be made to American Heart Assoc., PO Box 3049, Syracuse NY, 13220 We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. Love, Jeanette and David Marshall Tabitha - Very sorry to here about your dad, my thoughts are with you and your family Mary Ellen Elia The North Carolina friends are praying for all of you at this difficult time. The Vogler's Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know our family is thinking of you. Take care. Janet Wiese & family Patty, We are very sorry for your lost. John was a great guy and way too young for this to happen. Your family will be in our thoughts. Brian Kenney & Tammy Finn Tabitha & family...I am so sorry for your loss! You are in my thoughts and prayers! Stacy Bower You are in my thoughts and prayers. Susan CampbellDearest Pat, Lucas, Tabitha, Carol Pailey, David Sebastino & families, I regret that I cannot be there in person. I am missing John even more, now that I've had time to think about the fond memories of our youth. John's legacy, to me, was his kind, generous, and gentle spirit. He was my cousin, a good friend, and my mentor. He has always made himself available to the family and in so doing, he became my brother. His presence will be missed. His laughter was as deep as his generous sole. I will miss him. I cannot find the words to say that will comfort you at this time. I trust that John is smiling upon you and that he is blessing you from a very holy place. I shall keep him in my heart and I shall send my prayers to you and your families. John! Until we meet again??. I love you brother! Love to all David Hickox, Lena, Lindsay & Connie Pat- So sorry to hear about your loss. At this difficult time, may you find comfort remembering cherished memories. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Take care, Barb & Ben Field Dear pat,tabitha,luke,dave and sis.So very sorry of the loss of kid! He was the best of everthing in whole world. I will never forget his kind spirit,giving ways and his contagious smile.He was like a father, brother to me,and also my best friend.He will always be my hermie!!! I loved him deeply!!! Miss him so much already.If you need anything please call me. God bless you all!! Love Boone!0x0x0x0x0xx0x Dear Pat and Family. I Know these next few days will be hard as I lost Joanne Just Last Year. I can remember many times visiting with john as he worked on one of my cars. Please accept our sincere condolences, don, Kristin & Michele Carol I was very sad to hear of the loss of John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Deepest Sympathy Sue Lyon Hollenbeck Patricia, Tabitha and Lucas, My sincere condolences to you. I met John in 1965 and will always have the fondest memories of him and the fun we had. Barb and John Sr. were truly my second set of parents and John was like a brother, he was my best friend too! Carol, you were like a sister. And David, my little brother. I'm sorry I can't be with all of you today,I tried. Know that I will be thinking of you all and John will always have a special place in my heart. John P Stapleton Stap PATTY I'M SORRY ABOUT YOUR HUSBAND. IKNOW WHAT IT IS TO LOOSE YOUR HUSBAND. MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MARY LOUISE STJOHN Lucas and Family....I am so sorry to hear about your great loss. He was a wonderful man. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time. Tessa Lucas & Tabitha, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I very much enjoyed your family and babysitting for the two of you so many years ago and think of you from time to time. I wish you and your family peace. Kristin (Little) Hatchett Pat, Tabitha and Lucas, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I think of you from time to time and was amazed to think how much time has really gone by. Tabitha was just a baby when I started babysitting. Lori Holler Thorbahn