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Jack Stanbro Obituary
Jack B. Stanbro, 80, died on Saturday, November 18, 2017, surrounded by his family. Jack was predeceased by his parents, Thomas D. Stanbro and Gilda Stanbro. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sonja: his children, Thomas (Carole) Stanbro, Kathleen (Michael) Rasso, Christine (William) Madden, Audra (Robert) DeMarco, William Stanbro, and Jack Jr. (Cynthia) Stanbro: his grandchildren, Victoria, Samantha, Ashley, Keegan and Kallyn: his sisters, Shirley Clark and Nancy Siebert and many nieces and nephews. Jack also leaves behind many dear friends in the wrestling community at the local, state and national level, too numerous to mention. Calling hours will be held at St. James Parish, 155 Main St. Johnson City, NY, from 9:30 am up until the time of the mass at 11:30 am on Friday, December 1, 2017. Committal of his ashes will be done privately by the family. Arrangements made by AEGIS CREMATION & FUNERAL SERVICES, 196 Clinton St. Binghamton, New York.
Those wishing to make memorial donations:
NY State Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame
C/O Carl Koenig - President
PO Box 83
Oxford, NY 13830
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
PO Box 5028
Hagerstown, MD 21741-5028
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Charles Jurewicz
November 18, 2024
Jack Stanbro was more than a coach he was a mentor to a lot of people who had the privilege of knowing him. He taught what self sacrifice is what it takes to success Thanks Coach!
Charles Jurewicz
November 18, 2024
he was a great man who taught a lot of young people what It takes to sacrifice to achieve success.
Charlie Jurewicz
October 5, 2023
Jack Stanbro was an inspiration to so many athletes in football and wrestling. and to people in general. Great man and coach. Condolences to your family
Gary Foote
November 20, 2022
Jack was my mentor and inspiration to continue my wrestling and coaching career! Miss him greatly! god Bless Sonia and his great family!
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Frank Maiello
March 22, 2018
Mr. Stanbro was my mentor while I was a student at Lindenhurst High School. He was my football coach and wrestling coach and taught me many valuable lessons in my life. I raised my son using the same lessons that Mr. Stanbro taught me. He was a great inspirational leader who would get the best out of you whenever you had to wrestle. I remember losing a match with only a few second left and i heard Mr. Stanbro yell my name out and one look from him was all I needed-Game over. He will always be a big part of my life and the life of my family. I will miss him so much--So sorry for your lost-He was a great man-a man of honor and integrity
December 7, 2017
Very sorry for your loss! Sending prayers to you and your family. Connie Malloy (Armstrong).
Tim Page
December 3, 2017
So sorry for your loss. I just came across this today. Prayers for him and his family. God Bless.
john and shirley girton
December 1, 2017
Dear Tom and Carole. A dad is a special man. We are certain he left a special place in your hearts.
Our prayers are with you.
Elliott Reitz
November 30, 2017
Sorry for your loss of a great guy! Our love of the outdoors spanned 47 years with many good times. Recently we talked seriously about medical issues. I will miss that smile, his exuberance, and that big voice. Good bye Jack!
Gary Foote
November 30, 2017
Jack was my first wrestling coach at Ithaca High School! He became a mentor, a friend and role model! I spent a lot of time with Jack over the year and a half he coached in Ithaca! Seemed like I was working out with and/or being tutored daily. He even took me to spend several weekends with him and his family in Scott N. Y.! He took me to the World Championships in Ohio 1961, where he competed. He dislocated a hip during the match with Suchi Kwano, the reining world champion from Japan, continued to wrestle Kwano to a draw 1-1. Jack was the toughest man I ever knew! His influence brought me to attend Ithaca College and become a PE teacher and coach. I also, had the opportunity to teach with him as a clinician at several wrestling camps! More fun than a human being should be allowed to have. Needless to say, Jack was a tremendous influence in my life and I will miss him greatly. The song My Way was written for Jack! He did things his way and usually came out on top.
I offer my sincerest condolences to Sonia and his great family.
Mike Caruso
November 30, 2017
My deepest condolences to the Stanbro family. I have known Jack and family now for 25 years. It was a pleasure to be his Barber and will miss all of our talks and there were many. Jack loved his family and I know he will be missed. Mike Caruso.
Kevin Morrissey
November 30, 2017
Between Mr. Stanbro, Mr. Berfield and Mr. Gottfried, we had 3 of the finest teacher, men tors and coaches in HS that anyone could ask for. May god bless the Stanbro family during this difficult time.
Dr Joseph T. Hogan
November 30, 2017
Please accept my condolences.
Dennis Luzon
November 28, 2017
To beloved Coach,
Glad and honored to meet the man in October of this year. Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever. RIP
Sandy & Cyndi Griffin
November 28, 2017
Sonja, children, and grandchildren
It is with deep sorrow and great sadness that we must accept the passing of Jack. We will keep his memory alive in our thoughts and hearts. We will miss your stories. Times spent together were always joyful.
rory whipple
November 28, 2017
To the Stanbro Family,my condolences of passing of a great guy. Jack coached me in the 72 freestyle nationals and mentored me as a young wrestling coach at Clarkson University. Great memories of Jack.
RIP Coach
Dan Payne
November 28, 2017
Growing up in NY and spending the majority of my formative years in a wrestling room, I knew and respected the Stanbro name well. Your dads legacy will carry on in the actions of all he impressed, JJ and family. Thoughts are with you all...
Ed & Connie Michael
November 27, 2017
Sonja and Family,
Connie and I were deeply saddened to learn of Jack's death. Please accept our condolences during this time of profound sorrow. A great leader, Jack tended to lift all those around him to perform at their best, be they family, athletes he coached or coaching colleagues,
Dale Oliver
November 27, 2017
It was a pleasure and an honor to have known Coach Stanbro as a wrestler and then later as I became a coach. I learned things from him as a competitor and a coach. He was one of the people that make wrestling great.
Karen and Jim Webster
November 27, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers to the Stanbro family, it was an honor to know Jack.
Teri Spalik
November 27, 2017
To the entire Stanbro Family my sincere condolences on the passing of such an accomplished and well-loved man. Cherish the wonderful memories you have of times spent together.
November 27, 2017
Chris,
My thoughts and prayers with you and your family during this time. May God be with you all.
Lyn (Wasley) Skiba
Joe Fedorchak
November 27, 2017
Rest in peace Coach! I've never forgotten all you taught me in my High School day's, so much more than just how to wrestle. You taught me how to grow up.
Therese (Buck) Jacoski
November 27, 2017
Kathy, Tom & the Stanbro family - my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Renee and Wayne Ostrowski
November 26, 2017
Aunt Sonja and all your wonderful children we are sadden by the passing of a wonderful Uncle with such great memories of all the wonderful times we spent together and the vacations we had there are so many fantastic memories Please know you are all in our PrayersWe love you
Debi Alexander
November 26, 2017
Sonja and family, I am so sorry to learn of Jack's passing, may your memories bring you comfort and may God's hands be with everyone in this time of grief.
John Johnson
November 25, 2017
Thoughts and prayer to Sonja and the entire Stanbro family!!
Joe Kilmer
November 24, 2017
To the Family of Coach Stanbro,
My sincerest condolences on his passing......the memories go back to 1974; JCHS became a second home for those summertime practices and almost weekly Greco and Freestyle tournaments despite being a Catholic Central HS wrestler. I have such vivid memories of making the NY State Team at 105.5 and riding in the back seat of coach's station wagon all the way to Iowa..........coach treated me like one of his own. Thankful to have seen and talked to him at length at the States in Albany in 2016 with Ricky Gumble, we had a lot of laughs reminiscing about the old Section 4 days...
RIP Coach
Jim DiIorio
November 24, 2017
Jack was a great coach and an ambassador for wrestling in our area. I didn't know what Freestyle was until I attended a clinic back in the early 70s in Johnson City where Jack was the instructor. My condolences to Tom, JJ, Kathy and the rest of the family.
Patrick Byrnes
November 23, 2017
Jack Stanbro was a kind and good man and I look forward top seeing him in heaven!
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