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John Wooster Obituary
Elmira - If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever…..
John M. Wooster, 64, of Elmira, New York passed away on Sunday evening, March 17, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre. John was born on September 5, 1954 in Elmira, NY a son of Frances (Rogers) and the late Jack F. Wooster. He was a graduate of Southside High School class of 1972. For many years, John worked as a machinist at various companies to include LRC, Thomas & Betts and retired from Masco. Following retirement, John enjoyed spending time searching for the perfect rummage and estate sale, fishing, or just a relaxing time on his porch.
John will be greatly missed by his mother Frances Wooster; his children: Laurie Wooster (Jim Serfas); Joey, Amy and Marty Stone; his love of his life: Esther; a sister Sheree (David) Strong; niece Irene (Robert) Anderson and nephew Andy Strong; and his faithful feline companion Rigby.
Abiding with his wishes, there will be no services. Memories, condolences or your favorite John story may be shared by visiting his guestbook at www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com
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Erwin Williamson
March 24, 2019
Many happy memories of hanging out with Big John and friends back in the old days after High School. I briefly shared an apartment with John. Good times for sure. He was a fun-loving guy and will be missed!
March 24, 2019
Many happy memories hanging out with John and friends back in the old days during and after High School! He was a fun-loving guy.
March 22, 2019
Rest in paradise, John. fond memories of growing up on Fairway Ave with you and Sheree. Prayers for comfort for your family, Mrs Wooster and Sheree.
Pam Huffner Johnson
Horseheads NY
March 22, 2019
Fond school memories of you John. May you RIP ,
Gail Richardson Hall
Kathy McNett
March 21, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mary Mower
March 21, 2019
R.I.P. Big John. Have many good memories of working with you and your Aunt Virginia at LRC. You always had a joke to tell or a prank to pull on some unsuspecting soul. You will be missed by so many.
Mary Mower
March 21, 2019
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Pauline Emery
March 21, 2019
Big John your booming voice will be missed and your irreverent sense of humor will certainly make us all miss you even more. P.S. thank you for always being so great to Mike and Roy- RIP Good Man-
Steve Wood
March 20, 2019
My condolences to John's Family and Friends. I truly enjoyed working with him.
Vince Silsbee
March 20, 2019
Rest In Peace big John. Had some good times at SHS.
Prayers to you family.
jay Ferris
March 20, 2019
My condolences goes out to the Family of Big John !h He was a great man and even tho he wanted to strangle me a few times we still had fun :) RIP Big John you will be missed ....
Chuck Niles
March 20, 2019
Thanks for all the trout fishing tips, and a couple of your secret spots. See you on the creek Big John.
Rick Patterson
March 20, 2019
RIP john you will be missed prayers to his family
March 20, 2019
Fond memories of growing up on Fairway Ave. John sure gonna miss seeing you at the household and rummage sales this summer. Rest in piece my friend.
John Comereski
March 20, 2019
Mrs Wooster, Sheree and the Wooster Family,
I am shocked to hear of John's passing. We always had fun as neighbors on the Southside. RIP John! You will not be forgotten.
Terry Butts
March 20, 2019
John was a great friend and guide for me as an adult. So down to earth and caring. He taught me so much professionally and personally. My condolences to the family.
Marty stone
March 20, 2019
RIP John you will be truly missed
Tim Mychack
March 20, 2019
My condolences to "Big John's" family. It was sad to hear of his passing. He was fun to work with over the years in Horseheads. He'll be remembered. RIP John.
Tim Mychack and family
Sara Harvey
March 20, 2019
Joey, Laurie, Amy, & Marty,
Your dad was a wonderful man, fun to be around and I won't say what his greatest expression was here but I have a photo. He will be missed. He touched so many hearts.
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