Bastin, Russell W. of Wantagh, on September 13, 2017. Devoted partner of the late Hildegard Holzinger. Russell was an English teacher and a basketball coach at Uniondale High School. He served in the US Coast Guard during WW II and was a past Commander and an active member of the Wantagh American Legion Post 1273. Friends may call at the Cecere Family Funeral Home 2283 Grand Ave. Baldwin, NY 11510.on Wednesday October 4, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. There will be a Legion service at 7 PM followed by religious services at 8 PM in the Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Martin Nale of Christ Lutheran Church presiding. Interment will take place with full military honors at Calverton National Cemetery on Thursday October 5, 2017, leaving the Funeral Home at 9:30 AM. Please visit www.CecereFamilyFunerals.com