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Gerald Sincebaugh Obituary
May 9, 1935 - March 21, 2025
Gerald Joseph Sincebaugh, 89, also known as 'The Slammer' for his prodigious golf shots, passed away March 21, 2025 at home in Orlando, FL. He was born May 9, 1935 in Auburn, NY, the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy Hartnett Sincebaugh. He was a communicant of Holy Family Church in Auburn and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Orlando. He was a graduate of Holy Family High School and SUNY Empire State College. After being honorably discharged from the United States Air Force, he worked at General Electric/Lockheed Martin for 46.444 years. He also served 3 terms as a Cayuga County Legislator from 1987 1994. After retirement he liked to spend his days on the golf course and driving around Florida in his bright red convertible.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary Lynn McDonald Sincebaugh. He is survived by son, Patrick (Kathleen) Sincebaugh of Orlando, FL; daughter Kathleen (Bryan) Pressler of Clermont, FL; three granddaughters, Brooke Kathleen and Paige Elizabeth Sincebaugh and Zoei Victoria Pressler; grandson Ryan Pressler; brother John Sincebaugh of Auburn, NY; and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Donald Sincebaugh, and sisters in law Julia Rodak Sincebaugh and Mary Patricia Geherin Sincebaugh.
Friends and relatives are invited to join the family for Gerald's Mass of Christian burial at 1 p.m. April 12th at St. Joseph's Church, 1501 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando FL, with Inurnment immediately following at Chapel Hill Cemetery where military honors will be accorded. Please view and sign the family guest book at www.auburnpub.com (click obituaries) and www.baldwinfairchild.com.
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April 16, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Kathy Sincebaugh Pressler
April 6, 2025
Oh daddy. Their are no words to explain how much I miss you. You made every person's life who was so blessed to know you life so much better. The best daddy anyone could ask for. The laughs and love you gave will be remembered forever. I love you forever and for always. The only thing getting me through is knowing you are no longer in pain and back with Mommy and your friends in peace. Love you Pappa.
The Swientonioskis'
April 6, 2025
To family: sorry to learn of Jerry passing. Condolencies
to all family.
Dick & Shirley Swientonioski
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