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Sebastian Constantin Sotirescu, 93

April 05, 2020

Sebastian Constantin “Puiu” Sotirescu, 93, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.

Born in Cluj, Romania, Sebastian was the son of the late Costache, horticulturist, and Sevastia (Mihailescu) Sotirescu, primary school teacher. He was the loving husband of Jana (Temelie) Sotirescu with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage.

Sebastian earned his Master’s degree in Economics in Romania and taught as an Economics professor at Braila Economy College in Romania for 35 years until his retirement in 1988. During his career, he trained over 4,000 accountants in rural economy (farming).

Sebastian was a parishioner at St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church, Birdsboro, PA. He loved to work on anything mechanical including cars, motorbikes, and engines. A well rounded and educated man, Sebastian enjoyed to play violin, symphonic music and opera, traveling, fixing things, gardening, reading, talking politics, history, and of course, economics.

In addition to his wife, Sebastian is survived by his son, Dan Sotirescu, M.D., husband of So Hyang Park, M.D., of Lancaster; grandchildren: Christina, Anna, and Michael; and his cousins living in France: Sylviane, Claude, and Michele.

Funeral services for Sebastian will be held at 2PM, Friday, April 10, 2020, at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A viewing will be held from 1PM to 2PM. Due to the unfortunate events surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak, the number of guests able to enter at a time will be limited to 10 people. Sebastian will be laid to rest at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions in Sebastian’s memory be made to St. Andrew Romanian Orthodox Church, 5640 Boyertown Pike, Birdsboro, PA 19508.

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July 16, 2020

For Anna, So Hyang, Dan,
What an amazing life your grandfather and father had…..and what a rich heritage he passed along to his family.  Any one of his interests and talents would have meant a full, accomplished life…..but there are so many of them to mourn and miss, and to celebrate.  I send my condolences and best wishes to your family, especially sweet Anna whom I’ve enjoyed knowing through our twins….and I hope for another lunch, So Hyang!  Anne Gardner 

April 12, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Dan, So Hyang, Anna, Christina and Michael over the passing of father and grandfather Sebastian.  May your hold wonderful memories of such an interesting, accomplished gentleman. 
The Rebert family

April 08, 2020

We still remember his gentle smiles, kindness and warm welcome when we visited his family. We wish we had more chances to get together and share his wisdom. We are going to miss him and send healing prayers and hugs to his family.
Junhyun Park and Inwha Kim

April 08, 2020

Sorry for your loss. Bonnie and I enjoyed meeting your father at Easter. Our hearts go out to you at this time.
Scott Mann

April 08, 2020

We are sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. 
Barbara Irwin

April 08, 2020

We will always remember Sebastian for his love of his family, a good story weather listening or telling it, traveling and his wisdom and knowledge. We will not forget the good times with all our parents, when they were all healthy, children were small , we were preparing meals together, laughing and enjoying the company and the back yards.  Even if life intervened, memories persist. Our heartfelt sympathy and love to the entire family. He could not have had a better wife, loving and caring son and daughter in law and been more proud of his grandchildren. May you Rest In Peace Sebastian! Viorica Baleanu, Maria Mallozzi, Mario Mallozzi, Raluca Mallozzi, Matthew Mallozzi, Daniel Mallozzi, Sabrina Mallozzi

April 08, 2020

Your father resided on the same floor as my mother, Jenny Koch at Oak Leaf Manor.  She passed on 3/10/20.  I often spoke to him, what a shame their great lives cannot be shared at that point.  He was delightful.  My family lived in Romania for two years, I was just a child.  I remembered some phrases and spoke them to wish your father a good meal, good morning, evening, day and asked how he was, I do not know if it made a difference, but I enjoyed interacting with him.  These are difficult times to have a loss like this, it always is, but now we cannot have the closeness of friends and family when we need it most and the paperwork of death is just frozen in time.  God bless you and your family, may you find peace.
Sigrid D. Kopf

April 07, 2020

My life has been enriched because I had the good fortune of knowing Sebastian in his later years. It was a great adventure searching for Romanian music that I could share with him. I extend my sincere sympathy to his family as they grieve the loss of someone who was a “prince among men.”  
Mary Smith

April 06, 2020

Bunicu was a major character in my life, especially as a child, and I loved him very much. He has always been so lively, so clever and personable, so funny, and so full of love, I know he will always be smiling down on us. 
Christina

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Friday, April 10, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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3110 Lititz Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
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