Obituary of Russel E. Sexton

Russel E. Sexton, 94, of Endicott passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Russ was predeceased byhis parents, Robert and Erna (Toepke) Sexton; two sisters, Freda Atwood, Frances “Sue” Lainhart. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Julia Sexton; children, Michelle and James Thayer, New Hampshire, James and Colleen Sexton, Endicott, Rebecca Sexton and Jerome Natoli, Cortland; five grandchildren, Desiree, Lauren, Ashley, Kristen, Emma; several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Russ was a proud WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club and retired from IBM after 39 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post #1371,the American Legion and NRA. Russ loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was a Brooklyn Dodgers fan but became a New York Yankees Fan after the Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, CA. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at 12:00 Noon at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in the Spring. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 to 11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Russel Sexton’s memory to the Campville Fire Department or the Tioga County Sportsman’s Association. Condolences may be made to Russ’s family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com.