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Richard Sabin Obituary

SABIN, Richard E., Sr.
Age 69 of Horseheads, NY. He was born August 5, 1940 in Spencer, NY, son of the late Frank and Erlene (Kesselring) Sabin and passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Sylvia (Cicci) Sabin in 2000; and is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Tara Sabin, Michael and Debra Sabin, all of Elmira Heights, Richard E. Sabin, Jr. of Elmira; grandchildren, Marc, Joseph, Jr., Olivia and Kendall; brothers, Jim Sabin, Frank (Judy) Sabin of Ocala, FL; brother-in-law, Frank (Diane) Cicci of Horseheads; along with several nieces and nephews. Along with his wife, he owned and operated American Dry Cleaners on Lake Rd. in Horseheads. Family and friends are invited to visit Walter J. Kent Funeral Home, 858 Lake St. at Washington Ave., Elmira on Wednesday, September 16th, from 10 to 11 a.m. His funeral and committal services will follow at 11 a.m. Deacon William Dougherty will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter & Paul's Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 15, 2009.

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September 25, 2009

Mike, Rich & Joe,
So sorry to hear about your dad, i just heard the news and i would have been there for you. If you need anything at all get ahold of me. Love your uncle Ray Sabin

Deborah Wich

September 17, 2009

My prayers are with you at this time.

September 17, 2009

So sorry...we were out of town and our thoughts go out to all of you. I believe your parents/(grandparents) are together again. We all will have to make that move someday. I guess it's how we live today that makes the difference. Love ,Greg and Camille

September 15, 2009

Richie, Mike and Joe---So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He was a wonderful man. I have some very great memories of him and he was very nice to me and my kids. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Laura (Arbegast) Earley & family

John M. Murphy II & Family

September 15, 2009

Richie, Mike and Joey,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. Our prayers are with you all in your time of need.

September 15, 2009

MIke, Ritch and Joe
So sorry for your loss, your dad was a great man, I will never forget all the support he and your mom had for our music when we were growing up. Take care and stay in touch
Tim and Missy Dowdle

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