Stephen was born on September 6, 1926 and passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017.
Stephen was a resident of Phoenix, Arizona at the time of passing.
His first job after graduating from Kent State University in 1948, was at a Chevrolet car dealership.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps at age 17 to serve in World War II and fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot.
Visitation will be Thursday, August 10, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m., at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Friday, August 11 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 5045 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix. Interment will be private at St. Francis Catholic Cemetery.