Andrew E. Sebeck Jr.

Andrew E. Sebeck Jr., 84 years old of Gilbertsville, New York passed away April 25, 2023, at The Cates Hospice House in Ocala, Florida surrounded by his loving family.

Andrew was the oldest son of Andrew and Olga Sebeck.   He was born on April 23, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey.   He is survived by his loving wife Anne of 60 years, his children, Mark (Susan), Steven (Jennifer), Andrea (Jeff), grandson Nicholas, granddaughters Alicia, Sophia, and Addison. Brothers Gerald (Kathy) and Richard (Patty) and sister Beverly (Pat).   Also survived by his brother-in-law, sister-in-law and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

After graduating from South New Berlin Central School in 1957, he attended SUNY Broome College.   He then served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman during the Cuban Missile Crisis.   After leaving the Army in 1965, Andrew joined the Chenango County Sherriff’s Department. In 1968, he then entered the New York State Police where he proudly served for 25 years (you would always see him proudly wearing his hat). Following his retirement, he served as a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Butternuts for 4 years.

Andrew married Anne November 10th, 1962, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this past year by going on a cruise to the Caribbean.Andrew and Anne spent their retirement as snowbirds in Dunnellon, Florida.

An ardent outdoors person, Andrew enjoyed hunting, fishing, birdwatching, animals, nature, and travel. Andrew was an expert sharpshooter throughout his career and continued to qualify at the range, with a near perfect score at the age of 83.

Andrew was a very honorable, loving, and devoted family man. He will be remembered and missed by the many lives he touched.

Andrew belonged to the Leatherstocking Chapter of the NYSP, American Legion Post 1339, Gilbertsville Rod and Gun Club, Butternut Valley Grange, The Moose and Elks Clubs, the NY Club of Citrus County, and the Florida Association of Retired Troopers.

Calling hours will be held on Friday June 16th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin, NY.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 17th at 1:00 pm at Christ Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville, NY.  A burial with military and NYSP honors will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Gilbertsville, NY.

A reception and celebration of life will immediately follow the graveside service at the Major’s Inn in Gilbertsville, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Andrew’s memory to the American Legion Post # 1339, PO Box # 308, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.