Troy, New York
1950 - 2019
John R. Ostwald, 69, died on October 19, 2019, at Samaritan Hospital. He waged a horrendous year-long battle against Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer with characteristic humor, determination, and grit. Born February 21, 1950, to Josephine Rea Smith and the late Carl Ostwald, he is the cherished husband...
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Hard to believe it has been four years already. I still miss you and your loyal companionship deeply. It still feels so damn unfair that you were taken so suddenly. On the other hand, I'm grateful for the many good time memories I have to turn to for some solace. Rest easy, my friend.
Steve Van Zandt
October 15, 2023 | Friend
Dear Jackson:
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved Father. Rest assured he is with the angels and watching you. May you find some peace and joy in your memories.
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Mary Bayham
November 15, 2019 | Delmar, NY
John you truly were a beautiful person, inside and out. Always there to help anyone in need. You will be missed by a lot of friends you left behind.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Mary Fran & Philip
Mary Fran Bocketti
November 04, 2019 | Canton, MI
I am sorry to hear of John's passing. Our paths first crossed in 2015 when I reached out to John to do a workshop for my agency, at one of our annual conferences. At that time I learned of his many talents and his commitment to helping veterans and others in need. Over the years we stayed in touch on brain injury issues. May his memory be for a blessing always.
Margo Singer
October 28, 2019 | Castleton, NY
Remembering John and your family with sincere sympathy in your loss and wishing you better and brighter tomorrows.
Patrick DeLucia
October 26, 2019 | Frederick, MD
Good memories, lots of love and laughter. Thats what John brought into our lives. His kindness touched our lives and it is with much sadness that we realize another great man was taken too soon. Rest In Peace John; Kyra, Nicholas and Jackson, our hearts break with yours. It will strengthen with time. Alda Debboli, Amy and Nicolas Debboli, Erica and Michael Debboli, Jr.
Alda Debboli
October 25, 2019 | Niantic, CT | Family
To all of John's Family: I am very sorry for your loss.
Mike McNulty
October 24, 2019 | Green Island, NY
My deepest sympathy to cousin Josephine, Carla, Kyra and the rest of the family, for the terrible loss of John. It seems like yesterday, my cousin John was teaching me to play Operation, in Aunt Josie's house on Hill Street. John was definitely meant to teach. Thank you cousin John for teaching, counseling and serving your country. And a special thanks for being your sweet self. You are missed. Peace, cousin Lisa Perfetti
Lisa Perfetti
October 24, 2019 | Troy, NY
To Jackson and Family, I am so so sorry for your loss. What beautiful tributes to your Dad in this guest book... With sympathy, Carol Donnelly
October 24, 2019