John C. Dgien

DGIEN, John C. Age 39 Of West Elmira, NY passed away on Friday February 16, 2007 at Arnot Ogden Medical Center. John is survived by his wife, Wendy Bower Dgien, daughters, Jordan and Allison both at home, parents, John and Patty Dgien of Addison, NY, father in-law, Ronald Bower of Elmira, NY, mother in-law, Eula Hammond of Erin, NY, siblings, Joseph (Debra) Dgien of Addison, NY, Sandra (Brian) Kelsey, Bath, NY, Michael Dgien of Toronto, Canada, Andrew (Karen) Dgien of Howard, NY, Paul (Gina) Dgien Addison, NY. Brother?s in-law, Ron Bower and Christopher Hammond, several aunts, uncles? nieces, nephews, cousins and his canine company ?Molly?. Also his Godparents, Anthony and Helen Dgien and Godchildren, Brian Kelsey, Jessica Dgien, and Claire Ames.John was a Nurse Practitioner with Arnot Medical Services, Elmira, NY. He was United States Air Force Veteran of Desert Storm attached to the 101 Airborne-Special Forces UnitCombat Weather Operations Center. John was a loving husband, a great father, special son, brother and friend. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him. Even though he wasn?t with us long, John fully enjoyed and lived life to the fullest, with no regrets. Always remember him with those thoughts.Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira, NY on Sunday February 18, 2007 from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PMA Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM in St. Mary?s Church, Southside, Rev. Richard Farrell Celebrant and Rev. Gerald O?Connor Co-Celebrant, followed by burial in Fitzsimmons Cemetery, Southport, NY with Military Honors accorded at the grave.Those wishing may make memorials to the children?s education fund C/O Sandra Kelsey, 6493 Mossy Bank Park Rd., Bath, NY 14810. The family would like to extend special thanks to the ICU Staff at Arnot Ogden Medical Center, who took such great care of John & his family and especially Mandy whose support and kindness we will not forget. Also with great thanks to the all the Doctors and staff for going above and beyond to care for John. A special thanks to Dr. Bill Deluccia and Dr. Paul Hicks.