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1963
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2022
John Sabanosh Obituary
John W., Jay Sabanosh, born February 7, 1963, died unexpectedly on October 12, 2022 as a result of a tragic accident in Cave Creek, AZ. Jay is survived by his mother, Cissy Clark of Boulder, CO; his wife Kristen and their three children: Christopher, Connor and his wife Jessica, Bridgette, and grandson Jonathan all of Scottsdale, AZ; three siblings: Barbara Ahern and her husband Michael of Woodbury, CT; Whitney Simon and her husband Christopher and her two sons Jack & Will, of Scarsdale, NY; and Douglas Sabanosh and his two children, Lily and Loch, of Boulder, CO. Jay is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Jay was predeceased by his father John A. Sabanosh.
Jay was a loving, kind and giving person who touched the souls of everyone he met. Jay formed lifelong friendships with countless people. His smile and laughter lit up every place he went. Jay was an avid sports enthusiast. His passion was baseball. During his high school days at Joel Barlow in Redding, CT, he was a stellar athlete playing for the Barlow Falcons football team as quarterback and baseball team as pitcher. Jay played college baseball at Ohio University and Virginia Commonwealth. During his adulthood, Jay coached and mentored many. Jay had an appreciation for nature and all that it has to offer. Jay loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his professional life, Jay was self-employed as a contractor and a master wood craftsman.
A gathering of family and friends in remembrance of Jay will be held in CT at a future date.
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Memories and Condolences
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Barbara Ahern
December 23, 2022
I will always love you. My memories of our capers and secrets will be cherished forever. You will be always remembered, loved and missed. See you again
Ann, from Easton
November 16, 2022
I grew up with Jay as a neighbor, friend, and classmate, from nursery school through high school, creating many good childhood memories. It's sad to lose him at such a vibrant stage in life. I'm happy to read he created a beautiful life for himself, his family, and a large circle of friends. For everyone who had the opportunity to enjoy good times together, Jay was a blessing. Sharing love with all who knew him.
Laura (Wise) Diller
November 15, 2022
I have so many wonderful memories of Jay. He was truly one of the most genuine people with a heart of gold. I know his family was his world and I will pray for healing for Kristin and her kids. Jay will always be remembered...
David McCartney
November 15, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, and at such a young age. Obviously Jay impacted the lives of many.
I know Jay as a lefty flame thrower (Pitcher) at the Little League (10-12 year's old on 7/31 of the current year back then) and Junior Babe Ruth (13 yo) level. Unlike most, as a Righty batter in the Spring of 1976, I loved facing Jay because while he threw hard, he wasn't wild, so I would probably survive each and every at-bat, and facing an accurate Lefty Hurler is way easier than facing any Righty. It was a proud moment to succeed a couple of times against such a great athlete and fierce competitor.
The following year, April - June of 1977, we would both qualify as "13s", even though he was a year ahead of me in school. This time, on the "Rookies" squad coached by Mr. Spencer, I was receiving Jay's pitches since my job was the team's catcher. I vividly remembered catching for him 45 1/2 years ago because he could place the fastball wherever I asked, AND I had the authority/responsibility to call (all pitches including) pitchouts, when I knew the opponent would be running.
His ability to place the fastball HIGH & OUTSIDE to a right-handed batter allowed me the euphoria of both predetermining when the opposing 3'rd Base Coach called for a steal (a hunch), and throwing the Baserunner out at second base. That's a TON of fun, and I know that Jay respected me for that, even though I was far less of a baseball player, and would never be a star in JBHS team sports, like he was.
Again, I am so sorry for your unimaginable loss, but I can just offer that Jay positively impacted my life in a way that he would never know.
Remember the good stuff.
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