Marvin R. Sabatino
September 19, 1924 ~ March 7, 2022
Marvin R. Sabatino, 97, passed away on March 7, 2022 at his residence in Columbus, Indiana following a long illness. He was born September 19, 1924 in Marshall County, Indiana, the son of Sam A. Sabatino and Orpha P. Sabatino. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a son, Matt (Susan) Sabatino, a brother, Marshall (Mary Janice) Sabatino, and a sister, Mary Ann (Martin) Miller. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Jacqueline Sabatino, a son, Mark (Linda) Sabatino, and grandchildren Sarah Sabatino (Drew Worthen), Nicholas Sabatino, Michael (Rebekah) Sabatino, all of Greenwood, Indiana; and Anne (Jacob) Hardy of Lexington, Kentucky, as well as great-grandchildren, Matthew Sabatino and Rori Sabatino, both of Greenwood, Indiana.
Mr. Sabatino was a 1943 graduate of CO-OP High School in Dayton Ohio. He worked as a Customer Service Manager for Master Electric Company in Dayton and its successor Reliance Electric Company for 41 years, relocating to Columbus, Indiana in 1961. He retired from Reliance in 1982. He was a long-time member of First Christian Church, after which he became a member of the local Reformed Presbyterian Church until his death. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and, most of all, spending time with his family.
He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II, and took part in the Allied Expeditionary Force assault on “Bloody Omaha” Beach, Normandy, France during the D-Day Invasion. Armed only with his medical supplies and personal courage, he sailed through heavy seas and mine-strewn waters under intense enemy fire on June 6, 1944 to care for and evacuate soldiers wounded in combat during the battle. In 2019, he was awarded the Legion of Honor, France’s highest military decoration, by French President Emmanuel Macron for his valor and service in the struggle to liberate France and Europe from Nazi tyranny. He had made some 22 crossings of the North Atlantic Ocean in the midst of severe storms and attacks by enemy submarines.
It was Mr. Sabatino’s request that he be interred as quickly as possible following his death with no ceremonies other than simple military honors. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 14, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. EDT at Miami Valley Memory Gardens, 1639 E. Lytle 5 Points Road, Centerville, OH.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home of Columbus, Indiana. You are invited to send a message of condolence to the Sabatino family via the funeral home website: www.jewellrittman.com
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Jacqueline and families..may you have comfort and peace knowing your hubby’s journey is complete….I fondly remember your Son, Matt, as he married my cousin Susan Voelz-Sabatino…Patricia Voelz-Sandlin.
Jackie and Family our love and prayers are with you. So many good memories as friends and neighbors. We loved you both so very much and I appreciate all the love and caring
you had for my family. Mr. Sabatino and Jonathan had such a special relationship!!
The Kirts and Baker Family
Jackie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We love you, and will miss Marvin.
I was fortunate enough to hold a door open at Bob Evans for Mr. and Mrs. Sabatino about a year ago or so. He had a WW2 hat and I asked where he served. He told me his D-Day story and I was able to share about my Dad (who is still living). He drove a landing craft onto Omaha beach on D-Day. Perhaps he dropped Marvin off. I’m glad I was able to thank him for his service and hear his story. Brave young men. Also to see how proud Mrs. Sabatino was of him. She was grinning from ear to ear as he talked. All my sympathy to his family.
The Family of Patrick Rafferty send our condolences for family and friends of Marvin Sabatino. Pat and Matt (Marvin’s son) were inseparable in high school. Sorry to hear of Marvin’s passing.
We were so lucky to move next door to Marvin and Jackie two years ago. They are two of the nicest people we’ve ever met. It was always a pleasure to go over and spend time talking with them. I think the story of them meeting was something I’ll never forget. Jackie told me she couldn’t stay out of his office, always needing paper or something to see him. When she said the boss got on her for going on there the smile on her face , priceless ! You could tell she loved him just as much as then. Marvin,you will be missed by Keith and Very much. Our prayers for Jackie, Mark and the whole Sabitino family , through the days a head. We ask God to wrap his arms around them and comfort them.