Obituary of Damon R Elsbree

Damon Roger Elsbree of Vestal, NY Damon Roger Elsbree, 40, went to be home with the Lord Thursday, July 30, 2009, at his home in Vestal after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Damon was born in Endicott on October 17, 1968. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Krista (Wilbur); his children, Nicholas, Jacob, and Olivia Elsbree of Vestal. He is also survived by his parents, William and Nancy Elsbree of Vestal; a sister, Doreen and Jeff Masella of Syracuse; and a brother, Deron and Angela Elsbree of Edenton, NC; also a special cousin, Eric and Laura Webster of Conklin; special uncle and aunt, Bruce and Kathy Webster of Sherburne; and special great aunt, uncle and cousin, Winne, Vic, and Karen Andrews of Vestal. Damon also had loving nieces and nephews, including Dan Elsbree of Honolulu, Hawaii, Chris Elsbree of Fredonia, NY, and Allison, Andrea, and Amanda Masella of Syracuse, NY. Damon graduated from Vestal Central High School in 1986 where he played in the marching band for several years. He also attended Broome Community College. Damon was employed by Matthew Bender Corporation in Conklin for 15 years prior to his illness. Damon's most cherished times were spending time with his family at the family camp at Hinckley Lake in the foothills of the Adirondacks. He was a member of the Valleyview Alliance Church in Vestal, and prior to that a member of Tracy Creek Memorial Church. Damon sang in the church choir and played his trombone in the church orchestra. The family wishes to thank all the friends, church families, and co-workers for all of their support and prayers during this long struggle. They especially want to thank the Valleyview Alliance Church family for the work done on their home, the food, and the rides for the kids; the Tracy Creek Memorial Church for the chicken barbecue benefit; the Matthew Bender co-workers for the raffle; the Sons of Italy hall for hosting the spaghetti dinner benefit and auction put on by Krista's Wegman's co-workers, and the wonderful staff of Lourdes Hospice for all their tender, loving care and medical support. Funeral services will be held at Valleyview Alliance Church, Vestal, NY on Monday, August 3, 2009, 11 a.m., with Rev. David Murphy presiding. Burial will be at Vestal Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 2 - 5 and Monday from 10 a.m. until service time at 11. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Damon's memory to Lourdes Hospice, 4102 Vestal Road, Vestal, NY; or to Damon's children's education in care of Krista Elsbree, 1812 King St., Vestal, NY 13850. Arrangements are by the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, Inc., 765 Main St., Vestal.