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Steven Gustin Obituary

GUSTIN, STEVEN E.

Age 63 passed away peacefully at The Chemung County Nursing Facility on Thursday July 31, 2014. Steven was born January 29, 1951 in Honolulu, Hawaii the son of Wayne Gustin and Christine Kimber Gustin. He grew up in Elmira and graduated from E.F.A. in 1969. Steve was an accomplished athlete and a member of the championship E.F.A. wrestling team which was a powerhouse during that era. He also excelled at Alfred Tech, where he was inducted into their Wrestling Hall of Fame. Steve then graduated from SUNY Brockport and after serving his country overseas with The U. S. Army during The Vietnam War, he earned his Master's Degree in Education. He held many teaching positions including being the wrestling coach at Alfred Tech. Steve then moved to Brussels, Belgium and Istanbul, Turkey where he established his business as a College Placement Facilitator arranging entry into United States Universities for European students. When his illness progressed, he returned to this area to be closer to his loving mother, Christine Kimber, and other family members. He was pre-deceased by his father Wayne and his infant daughter Jennifer. Steve is survived by his loving mother Christine Kimber; his son Keith Christopher Gustin and his fiance Molly Brown and granddaughter Sadie Gustin who adored her "Papa Dog"; daughter: Erin Capoccia; sister: Carol Gustin and fiance Terry Torrence; brothers: Keith Alan Gustin and his wife Bonnie and Kenneth W. Gustin and his wife Arlene; many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loyal friends including his life-long friend Danny (Gilly) Gilbert. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Steve's Gravesite Services on Monday August 4, 2014 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park at 2 PM where Full Military Honors will be accorded Mr. Gustin. There will be a gathering at The Elmira American Legion 316 Lake Street Elmira, NY following Steve's Services. Arrangements are entrusted to the LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 318 WEST BROAD STREET HORSEHEADS, NY.

Published by Star-Gazette from Aug. 2 to Aug. 4, 2014.
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YESIM KARA

January 29, 2015

Arlene and I miss you bro every day... RIP until we meet again. We are both working out regularly in your honor. We thoroughly enjoyed your living with us for the last 2.5 years.

Ken Gustin

October 31, 2014

I love you dad... and miss you dearly!

Little Sammy

September 11, 2014

Steve was an awesome man .I met him at brockport. I am sorry to hear about his death .anne salone gillard

anne gillard

August 30, 2014

Chris, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Betty (Cole) Cluett

August 9, 2014

Steve , thanx for the memories , rest in peace , I enjoyed hearing about all your travels, my thoughts and prayers are with GIlly and your family.

John Thompson

August 4, 2014

John Thompson

August 4, 2014

Carol, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pam Wilber

August 4, 2014

Goodbye my friend... we had some good times so long ago.. I always remembered you.. thanks for being you..

Helen

August 4, 2014

Ken & Arlene,

My condolences and sympathies on the loss of Steve.

You both are in my prayers

Mitzi Greene
CITL / University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Mitzi Greene

August 4, 2014

Good night brother.

Uncle Remus

Wild

August 4, 2014

Aunt Chris, Carol, and family,
We send our deepest condolences in this difficult time. No words can express how sorry I am for your loss.

Hope (Thomas) Fenton

Hope Fenton

August 4, 2014

RIP my brother. To the Gustin family, my sincere sympathies. I love that man & our dances together - always smiling & always wide open - I loved that about him. Catch you on the other side brother xo

bee keck

August 4, 2014

Karen and family......we are all sorry for your loss .you are in our thoughts and prayers. Aunt Kathy,Nana,Aunt Nancy and the rest of the Bertelsen family.

August 4, 2014

I am deeply sorry.
My prayers are with you and we share your grief.

Muge Evren & Basar Evren
istanbul

Muge Evren

August 4, 2014

Chris, Kenny, Keith, Carol and families,
I've known Steve since kindergarten @ Diven School. Sorry to see him pass away at such an early age. He will be missed, but always remembered.
Best wishes to all of Steve'e family,
Bob & Joanne Zawko

Bob Zawko

August 3, 2014

Losing a cousin in our Gustin family is a hard thing to endure.

Bruce Gustin

August 3, 2014

My son Kyle and I will surely miss you. You were one of the kindest men we had known. Bless you, Steve. Love Pam Groves and Kyle

Pam Groves

August 3, 2014

It is a heart felt tragedy to see such a gifted teacher leave us. He left a long-lasting legacy among the 1000s of children he afforded an opportunity to learn from abroad. His compassion, energy, and insights will be missed.

Diana Echeverria

August 3, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss....Gary and Peggy Comfort

August 3, 2014

I'll miss the man who always had a smile on his face and laughter in his heart.

Dave Rogers

August 3, 2014

Dave & I are deeply sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I took Dave to see him a few weeks back. I don't think Steve recognized Dave but he looked at him & said "No one messed with you when wrestling". Clear as a bell! That wrestling spirit was shining through! Rest in peace, Steve! Thoughts & prayers are with all of you!

David & Anita Phillips

August 2, 2014

God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Rest in peace Steve. Keep on smiling that beautiful smile!

Anita Minotti

August 2, 2014

The world has lost yet another great person. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time

August 2, 2014

Friends and family are welcome to meet after the service at the American Legion. 316 Lake St, Elmira NY.

August 2, 2014

RIP Grease

August 2, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Carol Hillman

August 2, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

August 2, 2014

Keith, so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Gary & Jeanne Caccia

August 2, 2014

Gilly and Gustin Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult time.
Perry and Jennifer Treu

Jennifer Berg

August 2, 2014

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