Vincent N. Silsbee

Silsbee, Vincent N. Age 69 of Horseheads passed away Tuesday, September 19th, 2023, at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center after a long and courageous battle.  He was born in Elmira, June 2nd, 1954, Southside class of 1972.  He is survived by his wife Bonnie of Horseheads, they recently celebrated 50 years of marriage.  Sons: Michael Silsbee of Spencerport, NY; Brian (Stacy) Silsbee of Binghamton, NY; Grandchildren: Owen, Leah, Rocco, Giana, and Gabby Silsbee; Brothers: Lynn Silsbee of Elmira, Carl (Lisa) Silsbee of AZ; Sisters: Peggy (Gary) Comfort of Elmira, Janet (John) Duval of FL, Sue (Don) Deitrick of Elmira, Kathy (Jeff) Manchester of FL, brothers in law Dick (Kathy) Jamieson of Horseheads, John (Dianne) Jamieson of VA, sisters in law Mary vanHolsteyn of Cairo, NY, Judy (Wayne) Mercer of FL, along with several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Vince was predeceased by his mother Jean Silsbee; sisters Carol Briggs and Nancy Silsbee; nephew Robert Comfort; mother and father-in-law Anne and Allen Jamieson. Vince worked at American LaFrance, then retired from CAF in Elmira Heights after many years.  He loved coaching baseball for Big Flats Little League and was a devoted Yankees and Bills fan.  A celebration of Vince's life will be held Saturday, October 7th, 2023, from 1:00-5:00pm at the Big Flats American Legion.  Please wear jeans as this would make Vince happy!  Family and friends are welcome to attend.  In lieu of flowers please make memorials in Vincent Silsbee's name to the Falck Cancer Center.