Sebastiano Caniglia

November 20, 1965 - December 24, 2021

Sebastiano "Seba" Caniglia, 56, of Holland, Ohio passed away suddenly surrounded by his family on December 24, 2021. He was born in Scordia, Sicily in November 1965 to Gina and Paolo Caniglia. Seba was working at his parents' restaurant in Italy when Helane Stiebler stopped in while backpacking across Europe. Sparks flew and before long, Seba and Helane arrived in America and were married under a tree on the Anderson's property. He was quickly welcomed into her large extended family. Together Seba and Helane opened Pal's Ice Cream Shop in 1994, growing it to a full-fledged and extremely successful restaurant named Sebastiano's Italiano before selling the business 18 years later. Seba's greatest passion was his family. His wife, Helane and his daughters were the reasons he worked so hard. Seba was predeceased by his mother, Gina and Seba leaves behind his loving wife of 30 years and his beautiful daughters, Bianca Francesca (27) and Silvia Una (23) and Antonia (33), along with his father Paolo, his sister, Concetta, and grandchildren, Leonardo and Emily. For those who feel comfortable and healthy may visit at the Coyle Funeral Home, 1770 S. Reynolds Rd., on Friday, December 31st from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. We ask that all participants wear a mask and socially distance when able. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to "Adaptive Sports Connection." This organization empowers children, adults and veterans with physical and cognitive challenges through sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation. This organization is close to Seba's heart as it combines his love of sports and his love of children. Please leave a condolence message on our online "guest registry" at CoyleFuneralHome.com