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Stephen Modlo Obituary
of Johnson City
Stephen T. Modlo passed away suddently on Friday, June 26, 2009 at his beloved cabin on the Plymouth Reservoir. He was predeceased by his parents, Bertha and Metro Modlo; a sister, Helen Modlo; and a brother, John Modlo; also a brother-in-law Joseph Sedlacek; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Antonio and Philomena Zarrelli. He is survived by his loving wife, Lena Modlo; his foster children, Arthur Cornish, Miss Eva, Chris Carson, and Norene Marean; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary and Howard Lane, and Anna Sedlacek; a brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Marcia Modlo, all of Johnson City; sister-in-law, Loretta Zarrelli, of Binghamton; brother-in-law, Michael and Carolyn Zarrelli, of Chenango Bridge; several nieces and nephews, Jim and Laurie Lane, Judy and Mike Crisanti, Mary Ellen and Mike Sloma, Joseph and Tamara Sedlacek, Robert Sedlacek, Joanne and Jim Covello, Garrett and Dimitra Modlo, Michael and Jennifer Zarrelli, and Christopher and Jennifer Zarrelli; several great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Steve was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity. He was a retired 36 year employee of I.B.M. Corp. and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 1305, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Johnson City Elks Lodge #2821. Steve was an artist/painter, and with his wife, was a care provider for four young adults of the Broome Developmental Services for 25 years. He was a great father to his foster children who he loved dearly, and they loved him.
A Funeral Mass will be offered on Tuesday at 10:00 AM at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 346 Prospect St., Binghamton. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Church on Monday from 3:00-7:00 PM. Memorial donations may be made to ACHIEVE, 125 Cutler Pond Rd., Binghamton, NY 13905 Danielle's House, 160 Riverside Dr., Binghamton, NY 13905. Arrangements by Bednarsky Funeral Home, Inc.
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thomas cahill
June 30, 2009
Dear lena and FAMILY You mit not remenber me,but I do remenber all of you an will miss my dear friend of fifty years. May he rest in peace an god bless him he was a good man.
Jean Bolden
June 30, 2009
Dear Lena and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your husband. I think that Chris and Arthur will see how good he was in their lives. I can see in Arthur's face when he saw Dad to come to the bus to get them off. He had a big smile on his face. So I know that he means allot to both of them. My prays are with you and your family.
Jean and Sally Jo
Marianne & Eric Kornblum
June 29, 2009
Dear Lena and Family,
We are sad to hear the news of Steve's passing. May G-d be with you all at this time. And may the memories you shared together give you comfort in the times ahead. Blessing to you all.
Sheldon and Susan Butler
June 29, 2009
Lena and family, There are no words to describe how we all felt when we heard of Steve's passing. Jeff, Ted, Scott and Ted all knew how friendly he was to them. We will miss seeing him at the parties, camps and other get-togethers. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
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Carolyn Penna
June 29, 2009
Lena and Family. We are so sad that this wonderful man has passed. Steve was so kind and gentle, full of love for others. We will never forget him for He was truly a "Gentleman." He lived as a prime example to everyone that knew him. All our Love, Carolyn and Vinny Penna
June 29, 2009
Lena ........ I read of your husbands death with great sadness... my thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days... God will help you along the way as will all your good family and friends....... Marge Connelly Palmer Jacksonville, Fl.
Dean Tomsa
June 29, 2009
Dean Lena,
I am so sorry to read of Steve's passing. Diane & I express our sincere condolences to you and your family.
Tony & Mary Jane Tomazic
June 28, 2009
Dearest Lena and Family:
Our hearts are heavy with saddness at the passing of our dear friend Steve. It is times like these that we wish we were closer so help you, to hug you,and to care for you. All the years we spent together...what wonderful memories we and our children have of you and Umcle Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember Steve and the impact he made on our lives. The huge painting of the Risen Lord that he painted for the alter is now his vision for real. May God bless you all and hold you in the palm of His hands.
Love you so much,
Tony and Tootsie, Brian, Kevin, Theresa, and Carlene.
June 28, 2009
Dear Lena and family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Diane Lake, Cape Canaveral, Fl
Ginger D
June 28, 2009
To the loved ones and friends of Steve may time and Gods love help us through the hard road of grief and sorrows on the passing of a great man.
Linda Johnson
June 28, 2009
Lena and Family, I am so sorry for your loss of Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Steve was such a sweet and friendly and caring person. I could see everyday when I picked the boys up for work, how much he cared and loved them and how much they cared for and loved him. Those boys are blessed for having you both in their lives. You have both made a difference in this world by taking them in and truely loving them. Bless you all and may Steve rest in peace.
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