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David “Dave” Sebastino, 59, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022.
Born in Cortland, NY on December 5, 1963, he was the son of the late John R. Sebastino, Sr. and Barbara Plumadore Sebastino. Dave was a member of Burkemont Baptist Church.
Dave was a beloved husband, dedicated father to his girls, and was totally committed to his role as “Da” with all his grandchildren. He found his stride with his “Sunshine Boy,” Harrison, who brought the purest joy for his six weeks on Earth.
Dave was a fierce dog dad and dog granddad. He loved NASCAR, especially #3 Dale Earnhardt. If Dave had his choice, diet Sundrop would flow free in Heaven. He often made life hilarious for his friends and family with his unique sense of humor. If sarcasm was a spiritual gift, Dave was blessed in abundance.
He never failed to help anyone in need, even at his own expense. Dave was a gifted heavy equipment operator and an awesome troubleshooter with anything mechanical.
He loved big. It was steady, constant, and in abundance. The family will carry on, as he and Tami have always done: together, united, and one day at a time. The greatest comfort is that Dave is healed, in the presence of his savior, Jesus, and holding Harrison until the rest of them can get home. “Sunshine Boy and Da, till we meet again.” If Dave could have the last word, it would be, “I told you I was sick.”
Dave is survived by his best friend and wife of 40 years, Tami Stearns Sebastino; daughters, Andrea Sebastino (Becca), Stacey Blackburn (Jay), and Geanna Sebastino; grandchildren, Hannah, Tristan, Jackson, Bella, Cole, Emma, and Jason; father-in-law, Neal Stearns; sisters-in-law, Terri Maxson, Laura Maxson (Chris), Cheryl Thomas (John), Terri Burlingame, and Pat Sebastino; brother-in-law, John Paley; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Harrison Sebastino; brother, John R. Sebastino, Jr.; sister, Carol Paley; and mother-in-law, Georgia Stearns.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Burkemont Baptist Church. The memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. in the church with Drs. Eddy Bunton and Luke Lane officiating.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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So sorry cousin for your loss.Dave will surely be missed love you
I am so sorry to all of you! He had a great heart and always made me laugh! I will miss him. Prayers for you all.
Thoughts and Prayers go out to all the Sebastino family . So sorry for your loss. I can't remember a time I saw David that he wasn't smiling .
Zeb maybe you always walk in the sunshine of heaven cuz you made everybody's day brighter I know I haven't seen you in a long time I was hoping to see you this summer when I came back to New York times just slips away your friend forever Chuck
Sending prayers! David was always so kind and a joy to be around during our years on the softball field!
What can I say? Dave was most definitely one of a kind. Dave has been in my life for 19 or so years and I can honestly say, I felt like family from day one. It didn’t matter how much time passed from seeing him, he always had the biggest smile on his face when he saw me. I spent so much time with the family growing up and getting the notification of his passing tore my heart out. Heaven just gained a beautiful soul and probably the funniest angel they will ever meet. My condolences to the family and I love you all very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you always!
I'm so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Such a beautiful family! May God give you comfort in the days and weeks to come.