GILBERTSVILLE - Andrew E. Sebeck Jr., 84, of Gilbertsville, passed away April 25, 2023, at 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; children, Mark (Susan), Steven (Jennifer), and Andrea (Jeff); grandson, Nicholas; granddaughters, Alicia, Sophia, and Addison; brothers, Gerald (Kathy) and Richard (Patty); and sister, Beverly (Pat). He is 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 justice of the peace for the town of Butternuts for four years.

Andrew married Anne on Nov. 10, 1962. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year by going on a Caribbean cruise.

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 was a member of the Leatherstocking Chapter of the NYSP, American Legion Post 1339, Gilbertsville Rod and Gun Club, Butternut Valley Grange, Moose and Elks lodges, NY Club of Citrus County, and Florida Association of Retired Troopers.

Calling hours will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, June 16, at Dakin Funeral Home in New Berlin.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 17, at Christ Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville. Burial, with military and NYSP honors, will follow in Brookside Cemetery in Gilbertsville.

A reception and celebration of life will follow the graveside service at Major's Inn in Gilbertsville.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in Andrew's memory to American Legion Post 1339, P.O. Box 308, Gilbertsville, NY 13776.