Lynn M. Eastman, Jr.

Lansing - Lynn M. Eastman, Jr., 52, of Lansing, NY, passed away at home on April 20, 2020, while surrounded by family. Born in Ithaca on May 24, 1967, he was the son of the late Lynn M. Sr. and Alberta McLean Eastman. He was employed as a welder and fabricator at Stonewell Bodies and Machine, Inc. in Genoa, NY.

Lynn had a passion for hunting, fishing, wrestling and horseshoes. He was a member of the Tri County Horseshoe Club in Groton, NY.

He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Rebecca M. (Barber) Eastman; daughter, Amber Barber; sister, Bonnie (Reggie) LeBlanc; brother, Jim (Tina) Eastman; half-sister, Lynnette (John) Smith; mother-in-law, Pearl Barber; sisters-in-law, Heidi (Dale) Reynolds and Melissa (David) Moppin; brother-in-law, Billy (Mary) Barber; several nieces, nephews; and his fur baby, Buddy. He was preceded in death by his son, Lynn M. Eastman III, and daughter, Heather Lynn Eastman.

Due to current restrictions resulting from the coronavirus pandemic, services will be announced at a later date.

For those who wish to assist the Eastman family during this difficult time, contributions may be directed to them at 127 Ludlow Road, Lansing, NY 14882.

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Published by Ithaca Journal from Apr. 21 to Apr. 25, 2020.

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TRACEY DRAKE

April 27, 2020

TO THE EASTMAN FAMILY:
I AM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF LYNN.HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY AND WILL REMAIN IN YOUR HEART ALWAYS.

Kevin Frederick

April 25, 2020

Lynn was one of my best friends in school we had a lot of great times. I'll never forget you my friend. Rest In Peace Lynn

April 24, 2020

I met Lynn almost 13 years ago and when I did it became immediately evident that he was a force of good I hadn't been accustomed to.

If you allowed ten seconds for your guard to be down around him he would pull some practical joke or do something to mess with you. He had a way about him that no matter how annoying that the joke was he played on you when you would turn your attention towards him because you knew he was the culprit he would have this sneaky grin on his face and that trademark Lynn raspy giggle.

A few years later he lost his son and something like that would understandably bring upon the unraveling of a man and I suspect in some ways it did. However; he would never allow you to see it almost as if to show everyone and probably more so that it would not get him down.... He would not be knocked out over it.

His smile, his laugh and his mind are a true testament to the potential for good in a man. Even up until a few months ago when he informed me he had cancer he had a smile on his face saying "it is what it is"..... "what are you going to do"..... Well Lynn ultimately lost the fight to cancer but what he left behind is memories I will hold dear for a lifetime.

If there ever was an example of a man that we can point to as parents as the shining example of what a man should act like, be and work to achieve; it was Lynn. I also know that with almost complete certainty that if there is criteria one must meet to qualify for becoming an angel.... Lynn raised the bar and reset the standard.

Yep, I will miss Lynn with all of my heart but I know now as I think most of us do. he is with his boy now and in a much, much better place. He is with the lord! God Bless you Lynn, We love you so much and will miss you terribly. Keep a couple cold ones ready. I hope we all get to see you again. Goodbye my friend.

Sincerely and to the family left behind my condolences....

Christopher Dewey

Katy Prince

April 22, 2020

To Lynn's family,

I am so sorry to read this. I worked with Lynn at Friendly's over 30 years ago. He was a good man and I enjoyed working with him. My condolences to all of you!

Katy Pealo Prince