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David C. Nesbit

1932 - 2025

David C. Nesbit obituary, 1932-2025, Groton, NY

BORN

1932

DIED

2025

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Shurtleff Funeral Home - Genoa

10117 NY-90

Genoa, New York

David Nesbit Obituary

David C. Nesbit

January 31, 1932 - January 12, 2025

GENOA - David C. Nesbit, 92, of Genoa, passed away on January 12, 2025, after a brief illness.

David was born January 31, 1932, in Genoa, son of the late Harold and Pauline (Hurlbut) Nesbit. A lifelong Genoa resident, he retired after 25 years with Cornell University and had worked previously for many years at Smith Corona (SCM). He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean War.

He is survived by his children, Charles (Roxanne) Nesbit, of Genoa, David (Margaret) Nesbit, of Locke, and Tina Chamberlain (David), of Dunnellon FL; grandchildren, Nicole, Andrew, Linsey, and Lacey; and great-grandchildren, Jackson, Ayden, Ava, Jordan, Henry and Eleanor.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 58 years, Lois (Starner) Nesbit in 2012.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at Genoa Rural Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to: Genoa Fire Department or Southern Cayuga Instant Aid.

Arrangements are with the Shurtleff Funeral Home, and online condolences may be shared at www.shurtleffservices.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Citizen on Jan. 18, 2025.

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Glenn M

January 22, 2025

Remember all the good and happy times you shared with your Father and it will help you in the days ahead. Our deepest sympathies for your loss with Love from Glenn & Eliana

Kathy Belonsoff

January 22, 2025

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. God Bless.

The Swan Family

January 20, 2025

So sorry for your loss .
Thoughts and prayers to the family.

Peter m Sigona

January 18, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Going to miss seeing him and talking with him.

Debbie and mark Chamberlain

January 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss ! Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Shelley Sherboneau

January 18, 2025

Charlie, Roxanne, Linsay, Lacey and family... my condolences to all on the loss of your father and grandfather. May you be comforted by your memories and know he´s now at peace.

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