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for Joseph Sestito
Bob Van Horn
May 24, 2025
The Van Horns will not forget how you touched our lives my friend.
Patricia Weimer
May 28, 2012
Joe, It has been a year since you died, I still miss you very must. Saturday night I could not sleep thinking of the last time we spoke a year ago. You are very much in my heart,thoughts, and prayers always.
June 10, 2011
I miss him already
cousin kathey hughett(boswell)and bill
June 3, 2011
i wrote a page and a half of memories of things we did together,from when we were toddlers together in the first big house you lived in with the tall steps we would sit at the top of with toys we would sneak down them to play with in the livingroom,to your ever loving happy smile,no matter what,even when i was a crying baby,you still smiled as a baby,we were the same age and most summers together growing up with cousin butch and my sister and brothers,trips together in the car,you and i usually got the front seat all the way to tennessee,cleaning bricks with the others,hide and seek,riding bikes as we got older,even the wonderful time bill and i met you and butch and your sweet cousin in vegas a few years ago and had such a wonderful time. i wanted to tell aunt libbie and cousin butch(thomas)
that familys are forever and that we will all be together again someday and i hope this will help to comfort them at the time and i started crying and pushed the wrong button and lost the whole message i had left before. but there are so many beautiful memories that we all will hold in our hearts and someday we will be together again. i love you all and my prayers are with all of you.
The Moore's
June 2, 2011
While we all know no one lives forever, Joe was a person whom you felt would always be at SMM. He had limitless energy and never seemed to need sleep. We spent many a night at Waffle House or TJ's, or any other all night restaurant just yaking about the events of the day, life, sports, the weather..he could talk! But he loved the kids, wanted to impact their lives in a positive way, wanted them to feel good about themselves and to know that someone cared about them. He leaves behind a legacy that will be surpassed by few. You will be missed. God Speed.
American Heart Association
June 2, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Tom Maurer
June 2, 2011
I am very sorry about your loss. Joe always made the sports at St. Mary Magdalene the best in town. I spent many summers enjoying playing baseball on the fields due to his support
Jim Fuchs
June 2, 2011
Joe's passing deeply saddens me. We shared many good times at Bishop Ready and the University of Kentucky. I will always remember his generous spirit and cheerful attitude. May God bless and keep him always.
Tom Diehl
June 2, 2011
I have known Joe since I was a 12 year old in the middle 1970's playing for St. Catharine in the St. Mary Magdalene Diocesan Baseball Tournament. I would get to catch up with him in the intervening years at Diocesan sporting events and with his officiating buddies at Plank's Cafe. What a great advocate for youth sports and for kids in general. You will be missed Joe! God bless you.
Sara Walsh
June 2, 2011
Thinking of you at this time. Sara Rowe Walsh
June 2, 2011
We spent many summer vacations with Joe and his family and they were the highlight of our year. He will be sorely missed. May God's choicest blessings of peace and comfort be with Aunt Libby and Cousin Thomas. Joe touched the lives of many people and he will not be forgotten. Sonny and Cheryl Hughett
Wilson Family
June 1, 2011
Butch and Libby, our family sends our love to you both. Sophia and I were remembering the time we went go-carting in Logan. Good times! May God bless you with peace, and the knowledge that you can be with Joe again someday. Please let us know if we can do anything to help! You’re in our prayers. Love, Will, Sophia and little Jenya Wilson
Elaine Duggan
June 1, 2011
It was always such a pleasure to see Joe. He was our daughter's basketball coach at St. Mary Magdalene. Such a nice man; so giving of his time. He will be missed. John, Elaine, Katie and Sarah Duggan
Dan Griffin
June 1, 2011
My family's prayers are with Joe and his family. I have plenty of great childhood baseball memories being coached by both Joe and Butch (Tom) at St. Mary Magdalene and with the Hilltop Buckeyes in the early 70s. Our successful seasons were not only evidenced by our team records during that time, but eventually based on how many of us continued to play and coach baseball the rest of our lives. We have Joe to thank for that....
Nellie Jeffreys
June 1, 2011
It breaks my heart that we have lost you, but I know that you will continue on your journey to make others laugh and find happiness. I feel that you are at peace, with yourself, and others, and when I think of you, I can see your whole face light up with that great big smile of yours. Your Mom and brother can always use another guardian angel.
I love you still and always, your Aunt Nell
June 1, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Mark will always remember the years he and Joe coached at St. Mary Magdalene and he will cherish those memories forever.
~Mark and Connie Claytor, Columbus, Ohio
debby wilson
June 1, 2011
so many things to remember about cousin Joe, will miss you, and love you always
Tom Ozarzak
June 1, 2011
Joe's heart was in the right place. I will miss tagging up with him come baseball season. My family's prayers are with Joe and his family.
Paul Mitchell
June 1, 2011
My prayers are for Joe and his family. I have many wonderful memories playing for the Hilltop Buckeyes, many many years ago. Tom and Joe both gave of themselves, to our community, for the betterment of sport and fun. Joe made a difference in the lives of many. Thanks for sharing your talents.
May God grant you everlasting joy on the field in heaven.
Paul "Gator" Mitchell
Stephanie VanTilburg
June 1, 2011
Mr. Sestito & Family,
Our prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. Joe was someone who we could always count on be it for a laugh, uniform, support and a great person to vent to/with. His passing will be felt by many near and far for many, many years to come. God bless you all and help you find peace as you go on without a truly loved man.
Love, Tim, Stephanie, Cameron, Payne and Harrison VanTilburg
Amy Temple Tilley
June 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was such a wonderful person, always asking how I have been and finding out what my girls are involved in. I will miss seeing him around. God Bless the Sestito Families.
jeff russell
June 1, 2011
Joe was always willing to got he extra mile when I was fist getting started and when I needed that hard to find thing too. I will miss him, my prayers are with you.
Patricia Shifflet Weimer
May 31, 2011
To Betty, and Tom
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I know Joe and I went to high school together, and we lost touch for many years, but we met again about 10 years ago, and we started a friendship that I will miss very much. Joe called me on Saturday night and we talked, laugh, and talked about getting together soon. He was there when I had a cancer scare last year, and I told him I would be there for him. I will miss our afternoon meeting, and talks. He will be missed by me for a very long time, but I will hold the time we did spend together in my heart always, and forever.
John Row
May 31, 2011
Joe will be missed.
John Row
Former coach and official
Lisa Parsons
May 31, 2011
Betty & Tom
We want to express our sincere sympathy on your lost. Joe was a wonderful & sweet man whom will be missed by many. He always took the time to say hi and ask how everyone was doing. He was always so kind to Ally and Annah. I always felt safer knowing he was watching out for them. The neighborhood will truly miss him. Please let us know if you need anything.
Betsy O'Grady Becker
May 31, 2011
I want to express my sincere sympathy to Joe's family. He was a wonderful person with such a great outlook on life. He always had a nice thing to say to me as the younger sister of one of his best friends. He was such a dry wit. He will be missed.
Dino Guanciale
May 31, 2011
St. Paul the Apostle Parish Athletic Association in Westerville wishes to express our sincere sympathy and condolences to Joe's family. He was a great friend to many of our members that dealt with him over the years. Please rest assure - his dedication and commitment to our Diocese youth will benefit them for years to come.
- Dino Guanciale, President St. Paul Parish Athletic Association
Scott Lindsey
May 31, 2011
The prayers and condolences from the entire parish family at Our Lady of Perpetual Help go to Joe's family!
Joe's work with the Diocesan Recreation Association's program was invaluable. Joe touched many lives as a hard working coach trying to bring the best out of every athlete that he coached.
I will personally miss his always quick wit and great attitude.
All of Joe's family are in our thoughts and prayers!
May 31, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Joe. He was a terrific person. We used to talk alot at the St. Mary Magdalene baseball games. It was fun listening to his stories. He will truly be missed!
The Rooney Family
gary gibson
May 31, 2011
The staff of American Awards is so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. We have considered him a friend for many years. We will miss him coming in and having a good chat about life or the Columbus Clippers. The Diocese has lost a good man. Our condolences and prayers are with the family.
Gary and Steve Gibson and the staff of American Awards
Kelli Middendorf
May 31, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Joe was a great guy and will be missed by many. Our prayers go out to you and the family during this difficult time.
The Parkinson Sisters'
Traci, Kelli & Cari
Jeff Huffman
May 31, 2011
I consider myself so lucky to have had a friend like Joe for the past 35 years. We had some great times together, made some great memories. Even when he struggled with his health he took the time to be sure that he checked on me in my time of need. It is difficult to lose such a wonderful and devoted friend, and I look forward to seeing him again in the next life. May the good Lord take care of Joe and his family.
Debbie Lamb
May 31, 2011
Betty and Tom I was so saddend to hear about Joe. He was such a great friend with a big heart. He went out of his way to help his girls. I will always remember the fun times we had while coaching. Our loss is heavens gain. Love to the family, Deb
Carolyn McGrail Warner
May 31, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. My prayers and sympathy to the Family, and Friends. Carolyn McGrail Warner
May 31, 2011
my dear cousin joe...what can i say..i cant even find the words..you have been taken away too soon. all i can say is to rest in peace and have a good time with our dads and granpa..and dont take his cigars away like you used to at his birthday..i am so glad i came to columbus and spent a couple of days with you..but you are and will always be in my heart...rest in peace my dear cousin..all my love..your cousin felicia
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