Sebastiana "Sibbie" Robbie Intiso

Sebastiana Robbie “Sibbie” Intiso, born November 18, 1939, returned into the presence of her Lord and Savior on November 18, 2017. Sibbie was born to her father, Tom Pavone, Sr., on November 18, 1939, and then, at the age of 4, introduced her father to the woman who would become her mother in all but blood, Emily Sideris. Emily was Sibbie and Tom’s waitress and Sibbie simply looked up at her and said, “I love you. Will you be my mommy?” The rest, as they say, was history. This same direct approach at life came into full play after she first met her future husband, Anthony “Tony” Intiso. At the grand old age of 12 years (Tony was only 15), she decided then and there that she was going to marry him. And of course, that’s exactly what happened when they were married on April 4, 1959. In all, Sibbie and Tony were married more than 58 years. Both she and Anthony aspired to be business owners, and for the next 20 years, the two of them worked side by side to make each of their business ventures a success. They opened a motorcycle shop, and later a recreational equipment rental business, and the next-door gas station. Their next venture was in the fast food industry, and in 1976, long before any of the larger chains had thought of it, they were providing full meals with a fast food delivery, including salads and more! From there they moved into the entertainment industry and purchased a failing movie theatre which they once more turned into a stunning success. Sibbie was the “back end” of each business, keeping the books, ordering inventory, and in general managing the business in tandem with Tony. When an unforeseeable economic recession left them without a business, or even a permanent and certain home, she jumped back into the world of working for others, managing the business and books of a custom shutter factory and then later working in the administrative offices of JC Penney. During all of this time, Sibbie was also the consummate housewife, maintaining a home, raising and caring for three children: Theresa, now age 56, Joe – 55, and Tom – 51. An excellent cook to begin with, she also developed a strong talent for canning and preserving fruits and vegetables, making all of her own jams and jellies and bottling her own wine for many years. She also took up her mother’s family’s tradition of making crochet afghans and produced a great number of beautiful pieces for her friends and family. When she and Tony retired to Yreka in 2001, she become active in numerous community endeavors, including the local chapter of the Republican Party, the Republican Women’s Caucus, the Greenhorn Grange, Babe Ruth Baseball, the Catholic Church, and many more. Sibbie had three brothers, Thomas, Jr., Nick, and Joe, all of whom survive her. Sibbie is survived by her husband, Anthony and her children: Theresa, Joe, and Tom; her grandchildren: Courtney, Joe Jr., Kevin, Anthony, and Noah, as well as by her great-grandchild and namesake, Sebastian. Sibbie’s final wish was to take one last ride on the back of her son, Joe’s, motorcycle, and asked that he carry her ashes after cremation to a special spot for both her and the family at an elevation of over 9,000 feet and about a day’s ride from Yreka. Since winter weather conditions will not permit this to take place immediately, Sibbie’s memorial will not be held until June, 2018. Those who are interested in attending the memorial should contact the family for information. In lieu of flowers, those so inclined are asked to make a donation in Sibbie’s name to whatever charity they think best.

Sebastiana "Sibbie" Robbie Intiso

November 18, 1939 - November 18, 2017