Ellen "Sue" Sestito

     Ellen “Sue” Sestito, 91, of Rome and Palm City Florida, got her wings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

    Sue was born in Copper Hill, Virginia on July 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Beulah (Howell) Conner.  She started her waitressing career doing roller skate curb service at Shoney’s Big Boy in Virginia alongside her sister Betty, who was the Curb Captain.  She moved to Rome in 1964 to be near her mother and stepfather.  She got a job at Club Martin where she met her husband, Virgil N. Sestito.  He got her a job at The Savoy, where she was employed for many years and was blessed with many life-long friends from there.

    Sue is survived by her son Gary L. (Gloria) McReynolds and their daughter Nicole E, McReynolds; her daughter Judith S. (John) Kobylanski and their sons James M. (Kayla) McGallion and Matthew D. Kobylanski.  She also leaves a sister-in-law Donna (Rhea) Starnes and their son Calvin (Angela) Starnes; special nieces Bev (Len) Alessi, Vicky U. Widener, and Amber Denny; and Peter, Julie and Paula Sestito.  She was predeceased by her husband Virgil; sons Dominick V. Sestito and Charles B. McReynolds; brother Donald D. Conner and sister Betty J. Kotary.

    Sue was blessed with the care given her by Gloria “Cookie” Valentine and Brenda and Chris Klara.  Special thanks and appreciation to the caring staff at the Woodland Terrace of Rome, Abraham House of Rome, and Hospice of Rome.  Other special friends include Bill and Arlene Kiser, Judy Destito, Carol Fallon, Shana Marsh, Janet Rossi Reinecki, Frieda Campanaro, Brad and Darlene Warren, and Deb Adamkowski.

    In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services.  In lieu of flowers, donations to The Abraham House of Rome, 417 N. Washington St., Rome NY 13440 or any charity of your choice would be appreciated.  Burial will be at a later date.

    Arrangements have been entrusted to the Bottini Funeral Home, 120 W. Embargo Street.  

    You may view the obituary and leave a message of sympathy online at:  www.bottinifuneralhome.com .