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Thomas Porter Stepovich

1943 - 2017

Thomas Porter Stepovich obituary, 1943-2017, Watsonville, CA

BORN

1943

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave

Watsonville, California

Thomas Stepovich Obituary

Thomas Porter Stepovich
Aug. 7, 1943 – Oct. 18, 2017
Resident of Aptos
Tom passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at the age of 74 after a brief illness. A native of Saratoga, he moved to Aptos in 1997.
Tom is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Patty; his son Greg (Susie) and his sister, Marcia, as well as his happy companion Duffy, his scottish terrier. Additionally He leaves his four sisters-in law, Nancy Buoy, Colleen Brunetti Kathleen Moore and Judy Nielsen (Stan). Tom also leaves numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom and Patty enjoyed traveling and over the years visited most of Northern Europe, the Caribbean and the United States. As Tom got older he looked forward to watching his favorite team, the 49ers, reading extensively and challenging himself with difficult crossword puzzles. Another of his favorite past times was having long conversations over coffee with his son Greg.
A Funeral Mass for Tom will be held at Holy Eucharist Catholic Community, 527 Corralitos Road, Corralitos on Nov. 3rd at 1:00pm, followed by a reception, to be announced. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to: Watsonville Rotary Foundation, P.O. Box 282, Watsonville, CA 95077 or a charity of your choice. Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.


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Published by Santa Cruz Sentinel on Oct. 25, 2017.
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Barry and I are thinking of you big hugs and a kiss. See you Friday.
Love Cindy and Barry

November 2, 2017

Patty,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We send our love and condolences during this difficult time.

Warmest Regards,
Karen, Ann, Alison, and Ruby

October 24, 2017

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1:00 p.m.

Holy Eucharist Catholic Community

527 Corralitos Road, Corralitos, CA

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Mehl's Colonial Chapel

222 E Lake Ave, Watsonville, CA 95076

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