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Timothy Czebiniak Obituary
of Spencer, N.Y.
Tim Czebiniak of Spencer, N.Y., transcended to walk the blue road of spirit on Thursday, November 22, 2007, being greeted there by two of his best friends, John Vickers and Charlie Mann, and his dad, Andy Czebiniak. Continuing on the good red road of the physical to carry on his belief of "Harm none; do what ye will", are his anam cara and wife of 30 years, Lynn Capani-Czebiniak; son and joy of his life, Daniel Czebiniak; granddaughter, his Angel, Kietarah Raven Czebiniak Mancini; and other best friend, Jim Winterstein. Tim is also survived by his mother, Marie Czebiniak; and brother and sisters and their spouses and children, Sheila and Ed Ropp, Bill and Stacey Czebiniak, and Becky and Dave Cottle. Working as a meat manager and cutter at the Giant Market then at Price Chopper for many years, Tim went back to school and found his true calling in life at Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services in Ithaca as an alcohol and substance abuse counselor. He never stopped wanting to help other people and always said, "They will get sober in spite of us!" He particularly loved to work with people on relapse prevention and CARS will be dedicating their new area designated for this purpose to Tim. Tim's gentle spirit, generosity, childlike joy of his world, and unfailing kindness will be missed by a great many people, but his time had evidently come to move on to greater adventures. Now his soul flies with raptors he so loved and the family will be announcing, at their convenience, a party as he requested to remember Tim and how his life touched so many in his short 50 years on the planet.
Also, per his request, there will be no calling hours and cremation arrangements are being handled by Al DeMarco, longtime friend of the Capani family. In lieu of cut flowers, the family requests potted plants to be interspersed in the flower gardens my heart's blood loved so well. Donations may also be made, if desired, to Lourdes Hospice. We would like to especially thank Drs. Jeff Allerton, Ferguson, and Freiji, the nurses and the staff at the Guthrie Clinic for their help and support through this entire experience. Never have we been blessed with more sincere caring and support. You are courageous people to do the work you do and we honor you for that! Namaste...
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Memories and Condolences
for Timothy Czebiniak
James Juraska
December 15, 2007
Dear Lynn an family,
My condolences on your loss. Be comforted in the knowledge that love never dies, and Tim will always be a part of you.
Jim Winterstein
December 10, 2007
I had the pleasure of knowing my friend Tim for over twenty years. We worked side by side for about ten of those twenty years, and even had the pleasure of going to college well after our hair had begun to recede and turn gray.
When Tim passed this year, it was the second time this year that I lost one of my best friends. My fondest memories of Tim and John are of the many projects of SHIM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY. I think a man is very lucky if he can have one good friend in his life. I have been truly blessed in that regard, because I have had two. I thank God for having been blessed to have had Tim for my friend. He was a kind, giving, loving and gentle man who retained his boyhood joy of life. My thoughts and prayers go to Lynn, Dan, Kitara and all those he loved and left behind.
"The Lord is good; for His mercy, tender kindness and steadfast love endures forever." Jeremiah 33:11
Love Jim
Ellen Ritzler
December 5, 2007
To our very dear friends Lynn and Dan,
Tim was such a gentle, kind hearted man with a special gift of genuinely caring and helping others. We feel truly blessed having known him for so many years. His friendly smile and good naturedness will sadly be missed. But we may also rejoice and be glad for the treasured memories. May God bless you. With love, Ellen and Harry
Audrey & Bob Delahunt
December 4, 2007
Tim, your humble smile, loving heart and gentle nature will be what we remember most. We were so blessed for knowing you and honored to be called your friends. That being said We offer this prayer;
From the dawn of your birth to the sunset of your death, we honor you.
From the missions you completed to your duties left undone, we honor you.
From the season of your being through the cycle of your life, we honor you.
From your time beyond the veil ‘Til your earth entrance back again
May the Angels support you
May Spirit surround you
May our healing love reach you
From this moment until the end of time.
‘Til we meet again.
Audrey & Bob Delahunt
Johanna Brenchley
November 29, 2007
Lynn & Family:
Our deepest sympathy. Losing a loved one is always hard, but you will always have great memories of Tim. He will be greatly missed not only by his family, but also by his friends and acquaintances. In his short time on earth he really did alot with his life. Again our deepest sympathy.
Love,
Gary & Johanna (Klym) Brenchley
Teresa
November 29, 2007
Lynn, my sympathies to you and your family. I knew you & Tim about 25 yrs ago when he worked for the Giant. I have fond memories. I remember the benefit we had for Tim when he was sick all those years ago. I'm sorry for your loss.
Linda Benson
November 28, 2007
Lynn,
I am so very, very sorry to hear of the death of your beloved husband. You have my deepest sympathy.
Diane Burke
November 28, 2007
To the family of Tim Czebiniak,
Sometimes in our professional career, we meet collegues or talk to people as a result of our job duties. These people come and go out of lives and sometimes, we don't give it a second thought.....not true with Tim. I had the pleasure of working with Tim in his capacity as a CAC and I found him to be "the best in his field". His sincerity and kindness were just two of his many qualities. He will be truly missed those of us who worked with him and I can only hope that I touch people in a even a fraction of the way that Tim did.
Jim and Elly Czebiniak
November 27, 2007
What a beautiful remembrance of Tim your obituary was Lynn. We greatly enjoyed our visit and are saddened that we didn't visit more! May you be comforted in your loss - all of you. We love you!
olivia ropp
November 26, 2007
Uncle Tim I remember how you were always willing to give us a hug.You were so caring and we had a lot of good times together.We all miss you so much.
caitlin ropp
November 26, 2007
Uncle Tim,you are my favorite uncle, I love you so much and will miss you a lot. I am blessed to have you in my family!
Aunt Lynn Dan and Kietarah, I love you all so very much. we may have lost a life but we will never lose the relationship.
Kietarah Mancini
November 26, 2007
Poppop,I hope that every Sunday I spent with you I made you proud.You will be missed so dearly by hundreds of people that you may have just met.But I will always have you on my right shoulder and in my heart.I will miss you so dearly and words just can't explain how much I will miss you and always love you.Mommom and Daddy I am always thinking of all the good times we all had with him , and I know Annichie will miss him as well and I love what we had with him and I love you guys and tell Kitty I love him as well.
Sheila Ropp
November 26, 2007
To Tim, I will miss you more than words can ever say.We shared a wonderful bond as kids and an even beter relationship as adults.You were always there for me and your memories will always be with me. To Lynn and Dan I love you.
Renee Hamilton
November 26, 2007
Lynn, We only met one time at my cousin Janet's at the women's gathering, However, you made a lasting impression on me. I left there thinking good thoughts. You talked so proudly of your husband. That It made me rethink how I was thinking of my relationship with my hubby of 20 years. You talked so stong of your beliefs. I only wish you the best. And hope to speak with you again soon. I hope your injury is well. Many Prayers from my family to yours!!!!! Love and God bless...
B. J. Pataki
November 26, 2007
Even though we exit this journey, the next one will be even more exciting. The sadness we all feel at your passing is the loss of your joyous presence here with us on this plane. Blessings be upon you and your loved ones.
Kietarah Czebiniak-Mancini
November 25, 2007
Poppop , I will really miss you and I hope you and Pepper have a lot of fun together again.I will always remember you and love you lots.
Krysti Mancini
November 25, 2007
LOSS, one of the hardest things people have to face throughout their lives, there are never the right words, and never enough gestures to say how sorry you are to the family of the ones who have gone before us. One thing that I am learning is that no matter what we are going through you should always be grateful for what we were given. I am so grateful for the fact that my daughter had the chance to know her grandfather and to be so close to him. Most people don't get that and I know that she will always cherish her time with him. Tim was one of the most generous and wonderful grandfathers and she has had the last 10 years of her life to get to know him, and she has many wonderful stories and memories to hold on to. We are all so lucky to have had such a wonderful man in our lives. He wasn't just her grandfather, he was her friend, and somebody she always knew that she could turn to. Now, he is her ANGEL, and I know that she will always cherish, and remember poppop throughout her journey in life. So, Thank You Tim for being the best Poppop to my daughter, and a wonderful friend to my family. Lots of love always Krysti
T Blaasch
November 25, 2007
Lynn,
My heart breaks for you and your family's loss, but is also filled with the knowledge that Tim is enjoying his new journey. All my love, T
Peter M. & Sandy Capani
November 25, 2007
Thank you God for giving us such a wonderful, loving brother-in-law. He was a good and just man.
Renee Tucci
November 25, 2007
Lynn, Your friends at the Womens Group are thinking of you and your family, at this difficult time. I never met Tim but wish I had, it sounds like he was a very special man and his passing is a real loss for his family and community.
Peace
Renee
Lynn Capani-Czebiniak
November 25, 2007
Tim, my love - forever and always...we walk the never ending road.
Lynn
Daniel Czebiniak
November 24, 2007
Dad,
I am honored to have had such a wonderful and honorable man as my father. I hope I have made you proud and I will miss you very much! I love ya (your Bum)
Janis Strope
November 24, 2007
Tim, dear friend, we met on the road of happy destiny, and shared many wonderful times together. You have a special place in my heart and in my memory. I am so grateful for our Monday night of fellowship this past week. To Lynn and Dan, I send my love and support.
Marie Czebiniak
November 24, 2007
Thank you God for giving me this wonderful SON TIMOTHY I will miss you always
Theresa Melnyk
November 24, 2007
I worked for a very short time with Tim at CARS. He was a wonderful man who always had made me feel welcome and a part of the staff. He was a person I could talk to and ask help of as I was starting out in the business of Addiction Recovery as that is what I am going to school for as a secondary passion to Methodist Minstry as an Ordained Pastor. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry for the loss of such a wonderful man.
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