Theodore M. "Ted" Saglibene Obituary (1946 - 2013)

Theodore "Ted" Saglibene age 67, of Horseheads went to be with his Lord on September 15, 2013, surrounded by his family and closest friends. Ted was born on May 31, 1946 in Buffalo, a son of the late Louis and Mary Lou Saglibene. Ted was predeceased by his loving wife, Mary "Ginger" Saglibene. He was a loyal son, devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and a trusted friend. Ted is survived by his children, Amy (Lewis) Parmelee of Rochester, NY; Holly (Michael) Muldoon of Rochester, NY; and Michael (Stacy) Saglibene of Horseheads, NY; granddaughters Madisen Saglibene, Chloe Parmelee, Carly Muldoon, and Kendell Saglibene; step grandchildren, Louis Parmelee, Jr and Ashley Parmelee; sisters, Sharyl Caparaso and Jennifer Weichert; brothers, Christopher Saglibene and Matthew Saglibene, all of Buffalo, NY; special cousins, Larry McGowan, Thomas Lombardo Jr. and Claire Thompson; dear friend, Margaret Butler and many more loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Ted worked in finance for over 20 years, was a devout catholic who loved to sing every Sunday at Mass, and was communicant of St. Mary Our Mother Church in Horseheads, and a proud member of the choir at Holy Angels Church in Buffalo. Ted was a born storyteller who was passionate about his family history, loved to discuss politics and religion over a good cup of coffee and was an avid conversationalist who always had time to help others through difficult periods in their lives. The family will welcome relatives and friends to Sullivan's Funeral Home, 365 E. Franklin St. at Rt. 13, Horseheads, NY on Friday, September 20, 2013 from 3-5 and 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Our Mother Church, Horseheads, NY on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at 9am. Burial will be held at St. Mary Our Mother Cemetery immediately following. The family respectfully request that memorials be made in Ted's name to the Palliative Care Unit at Strong Memorial Hospital: P.O. Box 278996; 300 E. River Road Rochester, NY 14627 or to Sister Patricia Eileen, GNSH, 1750 Quarry Rd, Yardley, PA 19067. Condolences and words of comfort may be expressed in Ted's Book of Memories at www.sullivansfuneralhome.com