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Kim Horton-Burns posted a condolence
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Although I have not seen Scott since high school, I will always have the memory of him in my social studies class with the white t - shirt and the black leather vest. He was dating Angela back than and always loved her. He is a great person inside and out and may his spirit live on thru his kids. God Bless you Scott. We were on vacation when he passed.
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The Hardwicks posted a condolence
Monday, August 3, 2009
Angela, we love you and will continue to support you and your family in your time of need.
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John Sacchitella posted a condolence
Saturday, August 1, 2009
I had the honor and privilege today to speak at Scott’s funeral. This is what I shared.
As Rick mentioned, we get together often to play cards. For the longest time, Scott would frequently say, “What are the odds?” What are the odds that the other guy will catch or has the one card that will beat me. He stopped saying it after awhile because more often than not, odds were very high that the one card would hit. The same is true in life.
My first impression of Scott was about 32 years ago. The first job I ever had was a paper route in the neighborhood I grew up in. The kid that trained me was Scott. My first job ever was taking over a paper route for Scott. I’ll never forget him showing up wearing his leather jacket or how long his hair was. What are the odds that one day Scott and I would be good friends. What are the odds that our daughters would also be good friends? In fact, Rachel and Alix took swimming and gymnastics lessons together when they were little. I remember sitting on the floor in the hall at Sperry while the girls were swimming and it was there that I was able to get to know Angela a little better. What are the odds that Scott would be the brother in law of one of my closest friends – Ray.
One day Ray called me to play in his neighborhood card game. Soon, I was playing with these guys every Friday, and I mean EVERY FRIDAY. Think about it, how many people get together socially for several hours a week (week after week). So it was during this time, we all experienced what I think is one of the greatest miracles in life, the bonds of friendship. During our weekly games we experienced a few high school graduations, buying a new home, the deaths of two of our fathers and now unfortunately the passing of one of our own. And because of a dumb card game we have become friends, we have become family, we have become brothers (“brother from another mother”) Rick loves saying that. What are the odds?
During all that time together, we have talked about everything. We talk about our jobs, presidential elections, our kids, our health, our lives, EVERYTHING. I have been threatened or I mean asked to go on record that we NEVER discuss our spouses. Seriously though, in all of these conversations you could always count on Scott to speak his mind. You always knew how Scott felt about a particular subject. He never pulled any punches. Scott was extremely passionate about his beliefs. Sometimes he could get really wound up. But make no mistake; Scott’s passion is a trait to be admired. Toward the end (like any of us would) Scott was questioning himself and whether he had been too hard on his kids. That was just his way. Actually, a lot of us dads are that way. We get angry, we yell and scream. We over-react. I shouldn’t admit to this with so many teenagers here but the truth of the matter is NONE of us truly know what we’re doing. We’re just trying our best. We try to keep you out of trouble, try to keep you safe, try to keep you healthy and contrary to what the kids think, we try to make you happy. We also try to keep you from making the same dumb mistakes that we made. We try to have you learn from our experiences. None of us are perfect fathers. Well there is one that I know of, but I’ll leave that to Pastor Ron to discuss. The one thing that all fathers do have is an extreme love of our children. It was always obvious how much Scott loved his kids.
I started talking about first impressions. Now let’s talk about some lasting impressions of Scott. A lasting impression for me personally - A few months ago I had a small health scare. I was in Mt. Morris with Scott when it happened. Scott drove me home so my wife could take me to the hospital. Well, we pulled in the driveway and Scott quickly got of the car, met me on the passenger’s side, put a hand on my shoulder and said a prayer for me. At this point, he had already been told that there was little that could be done for him, and there he was praying for GOD to see me through my ordeal. What are the odds of that? This is the memory that I will hold most dear.
There is many sides to Scott - Scott the craftsman - Probably a bunch of us here have had Scott do some kind of work at their house, if you have, then you know he always wanted his work to be perfect. There is no doubt that he was passionate about his craft. They say the home is the foundation of a good family – Scott built his.
Scott the outdoorsman – He was passionate about hunting & fishing. Ray told me a story about Scott and Keith hunting. Keith was feeling a little pressure in his chest and he asked Scott, “Just in case, do you know CPR?” I guess Scott looked at him and said, “No but If I need to, I can gut you here and carry you out of these woods.”
Scott the father - Look at his kids. What are the odds that his kids are as wonderful as they are? With parents like Scott and Angela – the odds were quite good. Every time I am around one of them I am always impressed with what good kids they are and how respectful yet fun they are. Just two nights ago I was out for a birthday dinner for my youngest, Rachel and Matt came with us. There was a point where I just sat back and watched the 6 kids talk and joke and laugh. I thought to myself what great kids that they are and I was sure Scott was enjoying their laughter with me.
Scott the card player – He never wanted to miss one of our games. He loved to play. A few years ago I suggested that maybe we should all take our wives out some Friday night. Scott’s response was, “good idea but not on Friday night. Friday night is poker night.” I never brought it up again. Just 2 weeks ago, I was visiting with Scott. I asked him if he was going to be playing that night, knowing full well that he wouldn’t. His response, “That’s what I am doing. I’m trying to get some rest so I can.” With as strong willed as Scott is, I would not have been surprised if he had come that night. Scott, the boys and I in our Friday night crew will always hold a chair and a place at the table for you. The boys and I will miss you and thank you for being our friend. There is no doubt that you will be at some of our games.
Scott the husband - Sandra already shared about Angela and Scott and their 32 years together. So they started dating in high school, got married, had four great kids, and are still married after all these years. What are the odds?
There is one more thing I want to share today. I heard the other night that one of the kid’s friends was asking about spending the night at the Sorber’s and Matt responded, “I don’t think my mom and dad would care” and I guess after that Matt was a little taken back because he included his father in the response back. He then said, “That is going to take some getting use to.” I would like to tell the kids: Sam, Matt, Rachel, and Stephanie… DON”T GET USED TO IT. Refer to your dad often, talk to him, remember him, laugh with him, cry with him. He’ll always be your dad and he’ll always be a parent to you. And you need to know now that when anyone in this room is missing your father, we’re going to be calling or visiting one of you. For in you, your dad lives on forever, AND WITH YOU, HE WILL ALWAYS BE. (except maybe on Friday nights)
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Diana (DiPrima) Post posted a condolence
Friday, July 31, 2009
Dear Angela,
When I read of Scott's passing, I was deeply sadden for you and your children. Memories flooded back to me of times spent together so many years ago. I pray that you and your family find comfort in your faith and memories. Sincerely, Diana
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Dr. Steven Marsocci posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about your husband/Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please call if I can be of help.
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Barb Giannavola posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Angela, I just now found out about Scott's passing, and my heart goes out to you and your family. May God be with you during this difficult time. I will keep you in prayers and in my thoughts.
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Donna Sardella Lenhard posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Angela, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Please
know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Joy Manis Piekunka posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Angela, It is with great sadness that I read about your husband. May it comfort you to know that old friends are keeping you and your family close in heart and prayer.
With deep sympathy and friendship,
Joy Manis Piekunka
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Cathy Reber posted a condolence
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Angela & Family: I was so saddened to learn of your loss. I am praying for all of you that your are strengthened by God's love and good memories of Scott.
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Lois Vine posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela & Family-
Though I haven`t seen Scott since high school, I will always remember his kind smile and happy nature! May your children and your happy memories be a comfort to you at this very sad time. You will be in my prayers!
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John Pence/ Barry VanNostran posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
I got to know Scott through our Thursday night bowling league. My nephew also knew Scott through bowling and through his job at Bradco.You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Debbie (Stuart) DeWinde posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.I went to high school with Scott he was always very kind and friendly. My children also go to school with their children, our hearts go out to all of your family.
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Vicki Laury posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela and the kids, I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart go out to you!! My thought and prayer are with you always. God bless you!
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The Guy Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
We know what you're going through. We will keep you in our prayers.
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Betsy Indivino posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy.
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Mike and Mary Eggert posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear Angela and family, our condolences and prayers are with you.Mike,Jeff and Gary had many great times with Scott and many memories of times shared. We send our love and prayers to you and your children. Mike and Mary
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Deanna Stefano Calvert posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I am thinking about you and your family and send my deepest condolences.
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Tina & Kurt Ringo posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela, Sam, Matt, Rachel & Stephanie - our hearts ache for all of you and your family. Scott was a beautiful person, always there to lend a hand to a friend and always with a smile on his face that we will never forget. May you cherish wonderful memories you have all made and may you take comfort in knowing an angel will forever be watching over you. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. If there is anything you ever need we are one door away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
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Michael & Julia Peace posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
To Angela & Family,
We send our deepest condolences upon the passing of Scott. As you celebrate his "home going" may God's presence surround you and comfort you. He will be missed. God bless you - Michael & Julia Peace
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Fernando Nussenbaum-New Orleans, LA posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear Sorber family,
It was with great sadness that my parents gave me the news that Scott had passed away. He was a great man, and a role model for myself as I grew up in the neighborhood. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could be there in person to pass along this message, unfortunately that is not possible. Stay strong and know that Scott will always be watching over you.
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Leo, Laura and Alex Nussenbaum posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Angela, Sam, Matt, Rachel and Stephanie:
Scott was a great friend that will be truly missed by all of those who he had a chance to touch in his short live. Our hearts still ache and secret tears still flow. God saw him getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around him and whispered "come to me." With tearful eyes we watched Scott, and saw him pass away. Although we cared for him dearly, we could not make him stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
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Ray and Mary Philio posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Words can not express how very sorry we are for your loss. Scotts passion for life, family, Angela, children and friends shines in our memories. During this difficult time may memories comfort you and bring you peace. The heart remembers what is has loved best. With heartfelt sympathy our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Christine Miles posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear Angela and Family, I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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BillieJo Tedrow posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Dear loving Angela, I have not been blessed with ever meeting your great family Scott and you made together. I have always heard you and Scott's family was so great. You know we all knew you two where ment for each other. He loved you from the gate. I know at least by 18 that you where the only one for him and the beautiful family you made together was proof everyday. You will still have a piece of him with each child, Sam went to school with my son Colby, he said he is a great kid as I'm sure the rest are. Well I'm no good at this I wish you the best life has to give. Your a great woman and always were. My heart goes out to your and your family. I lived to far to come to the service, but my heart is with you and his family. I wish you the best.
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Annette and Keith posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Scott,
How do we begin to say Good-bye to our brother and our love. It is not good-bye, it is "so long". We will see you again. Until then, we will love your wife and children, and we will miss you. God Bless you, brother. You have touched us and you made a difference. Thank you for the good memories and years of love. We love you so.
Annette and Keith.
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Maria Calabrese posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Wishing you comfort in wonderful memories. My heart and my prayers are with you and your family.
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Diane Cubiotti posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yor family. God bless all of you.
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Jim and Leonora Byron posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, we are very sorry for your loss. Scott was a great man and we will always remember him. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
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Rachel Axelrod posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
You all have my deepest sympathies. All of you kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Keith Hamlin - Hampton, VA posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
We are very sorry for your loss and you have our deepest condolences.
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Greg and Margie Heisinger posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
You and your family our in our thoughts and prayers
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Steve Stanton posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela: I know it's not fair, but you have are sincerest thoughts.
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Sherry Langdon posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your husband. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
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Kris Carrathers-Morone posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, our thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the entire Sorber family at this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss and hope that you find comfort in the great memories you all have with Scott.
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Greg Beach & family posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, We are so very sorry for your loss. Our condolences go out to you and your family. You are in our thoughts as we remember the good times we shared.
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Michael Beikirch posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
My sincerest condolences to Scott's family. I knew Scott just a short time as a fellow bowler in the Beginners-To- Pros League at Bowl-A-Roll Lanes but in that time I came to regard him as a friend, and a good family man. He enjoyed being there on Thurs. nights to interact with his friends more than the bowling itself. I think that says a lot about him. May God be with you all in this most trying of times.
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Jim Gillis 428-6227 posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
I am truly sorry for your loss and my deepest condolences
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Steve and Mary Tracy posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss, please find comfort in memories and your friends and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Kathy (Gaudioso) Benowitz posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Sorry to hear of your loss. I remember scott from High School. Always a kind soul. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family...My best to you all.
Kathy
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Jerry and Jan George posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Rob,
Sorry to see your brother has crossed over. Our condolences to you and your family
Jerry (Jake) and Jan George
Melbourne Florida
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Mike Coniff posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, very sorry for you and your family on hearing your loss. My prayers are with you.
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Don, Karen & Brittany Horton posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Scott was a brave and wonderful person.
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Daniele D'Onofrio posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela and family,
My heart aches for you. I have many fon and fun memories of Scott and you Angela going back to Donna and J's wedding and many card playing nights at Clayton Apts. as well and will cherish always.
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Rich Ribis posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, Sam, Matt, Rachel & Stephanie..My prayers and thoughts are with you. Scotty "6" "3" Poker Buddy you will be missed.....
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Kathy Foust posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, You and your family are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
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Ruth, Gary & Matt German (friends of Pat & Rob) posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Our prayers are with the whole Sorber family.
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Bonnie & Neil DePuy posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, I am so sorry for the loss of Scott. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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The Schantz Family (neighbors) posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela and kids, are thoughts and prayers are with you. We were very sorry to hear of your loss.
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Mary Howard posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Angela, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Ashley Albano posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
So very sorry for your loss. Scott was a great man and he will be very missed. He was always be in our thoughts and prayers. Our "Chelsea Meadows Family"
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Lori Broccolo posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
Angela and Family...I am so sorry for your loss, Scott will always be remembered as a wonderful man...please know my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time Lori Broccolo and boys
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Maria Mangione posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
I have not seen Scott since high school but My thoughts and prayers are with his entire family during this difficult time and I am very sorry for your loss.
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Chrissy Scira Thomas posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
It's been a long time since i've seen or talked to scott, but i just want to say that he was always a gentleman & I have great memories of Scott & Angela of good times past. May you all find comfort and peace with all your memories...my thoughts and prayers are with you. XOXOX
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Pat Marcanio posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
I as well haven't seen scott since high
school when we walked the stage for our diploma's.He was one of my best friends in high school and my prayers go out to his entire family for i am so very sorry for your loss.
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Kim Kidder posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
Although I have not seen Scott since High School, I am so saddened by his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his Wife, Children and Family during this difficult time.
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Mari Malvino posted a condolence
Monday, July 27, 2009
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. (I am a friend of Rob & Pat Sorber's in California.) As you grieve the loss of Scott, may you also celebrate his life. Remember that "the will of god will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you". May God Bless you all.
Visitation
Family and friends are invited to call Wednesday 4-8 PM at Miller Funeral Homes (3325 Winton Rd. South)
Service Info
Scott's Funeral Service will be celebrated Thursday 11 AM at Bethel Christian Fellowship (321 East Ave.)
Interment
Maplewood Cemetery