John A. Sabatini, 95, of  Exeter, passed away on Thursday February 7, 2013 at the Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Dallas.

Born in Old Forge, he was the son of the late Joseph and Laura Notari Sabatini  and was a graduate of Old Forge High School Class of 1935.

Prior to his retirement, John and his wife, Catherine Mack Sabatini, now deceased, successfully developed Sabatini’s Pizza in Exeter and began a family business that continues now into the third generation.
John was a lifetime member of Fox Hill Country Club, Exeter where he enjoyed many a golf game over the past 50 years. He was also a member and past president of the Exeter Lions Club. He belonged to the Big Band Society and was an accomplished ballroom dancer appearing numerous times in Channel 44’s ballroom dance productions.

In addition to his wife Catherine, John was preceded in death by his brother, Albert Sabatini, sisters, Ida Melucci and Vera Caproni and his long time friend, Connie Littzi.

Surviving are his sons:  John and his wife Ellie Sabatini, Madison, Wisconsin, and Joseph and his wife Dr. Carol Sabatini, Wyoming.
Sister, Norma Tortora, East Meadow, NY and grandsons: Gino and his wife Catherine, Dallas, Tx., Attys. Carlo and Kristin Sabatini ,Moscow,Pa. , Lindo and his wife Dr. Maria Sabatini, Exeter, Nicholas and his wife Arianne ,Miami Beach, Florida, Aaron Sabatini, Rico Sabatini and Benjamin and his wife Katyln Sabatini, all of Madison, Wisconsin; eight beautiful great grandchildren who always made him smile.
And finally, he leaves behind many, many friends who can readily attest that John Sabatini was a truly gentle man and we have all been more than fortunate to have known him.

Funeral services will be held on Monday February 11, 2013 at 8:30 am from the Gubbiotti Funeral Home, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.  A Mass of Christian burial will be at 9:00am at St. Barbara Parish at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 28 Memorial Ave., Exeter, where John was a member.

Interment will be in Cathedral Cemetery, Scranton.

Relatives and friends are invited to visitation on Sunday February 10, 2013 at the funeral home from 5:00pm until 8:00pm

Memorial donations , if desired, may be made to the Mercy Center, Dallas, Pa.
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