Richard F. Sebastian, age 78, an elder of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, passed away Tuesday at his home.
He was born in New York, NY on November 28, 1934 a son of the late Clifford Cyrus Sebastian and Mabel L. Wilcox Perry Sebastian.
He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Jerome Sebastian; his children, Don Ricardo Sebastian Sr. and Amondo Jacquontee Sebastian, both of Mashantucket, Lisa Andrea Sebastian-Brant of Peace Dale, RI, Mark Anthony Sebastian of Charlestown RI, Cynthia Sebastian-Welch and Tanisha Seba Sebastian both of Mashantucket; two step-children, Lisa Jerome Hayes and Jason Jerome; a sister, Juanita Reels of Mashantucket, 25 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by his daughter, Ann Marie Sebastian; and his siblings, Myrtis Simmons, Doris LaCorbiniere, Phyllis Sebastian-Waite, Maxine Pinson, Constance Sampson, Evelyn Reels, Vincent A. Sebastian, Clifford C. Sebastian, Emanuel Sebastian, Mason and Harold Champlain, and Catherine Sebastian.
A Graveside Service will be conducted at the Mashantucket Tribal Burial Ground, Fanning Road, Ledyard on Saturday at 11am. There are no visiting hours.
Donations in his memory may be made to The Miriam Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, 164 Summit St., Providence RI 02906-2853.
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