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Stephen David Gratton
1938-2012 PITTSFIELD Stephen David Gratton, 74, of 39 Howe Road, Pittsfield, died Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at his home.
Born in Pittsfield on December 16, 1938, a son of the late Anthony and Savina Breault Gratton, he was educated in Pittsfield schools and was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph Central High School.
He served with the United States Army from 1957 to 1960.
Mr. Gratton was employed by General Electric company as a steam fitter in the Maintenance Department. He retired in 1991 with twenty six years service.
He was a communicant of St. Joseph Church and had been a communicant of the former Notre Dame Church.
He enjoyed going to the Berkshire Mall and visiting with friends. He also enjoyed music.
Mr. Gratton's wife, the former Vera L. Mackie, whom he married August 16, 1975, in Notre Dame Church, died November 6, 1993.
He is survived by a brother, Alphonse "Pete" Gratton of Hinsdale, and many nieces and nephews.
He was pre-deceased by three sisters, Jeannine Macchi, Martina "Tina" LeVardi, and Joan Gratton.
FUNERAL NOTICE: Funeral services for Stephen David Gratton will be held Saturday, December 29, at 8:15 a.m., from DERY FUNERAL HOME with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 9 a.m., at St. Joseph Church celebrated by Rev. Msgr. Michael A. Shershanovich, pastor. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Dery Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Mr. Gratton may be made to HospiceCare in The Berkshires in care of the Funeral Home, 54 Bradford Street, Pittsfield.
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uncle steve was a kinf=d man who would always put a smile on your face and look at the positive side of life, he will be missed by all he touched. love mike
mike parker
December 30, 2012
Growing up together in Pittsfield, Steve and I were the best of friends. The last time I saw Steve was some twenty-four years ago, but we talked on the phone once a week. I have many fond memories of our time together back in Pittsfield.
Good bye my dear friend,
Tom Waldron
Phoenix, AZ
December 30, 2012
Dear Peter, I was so sad to see that Steve died. We have been lifelong friends since Adam St. Sad to hear, Hope all is well with you. We are good, living on the Cape.
Betty and Homer May (BASSETT)
Betty May
December 29, 2012
My condolences to Steve's family.Steve and I were High School Classmates.I will miss him for sure.Rest in peace Steve.
Patrick W Walton
December 29, 2012
Steve was such nice man. He will surly be missed
Doreen Sosa
December 28, 2012
Steve,
You were a life long friend. You will surely be missed but you are with the rest of your family in our heavenly kingdom. Rest in peace. To the family of Steve, may you be comforted that he is not suffering.
Dianna Beaulieu-Schnopp
December 28, 2012
you will be missed rest in peace, you were a good uncle.
Martin LeVardi
December 27, 2012
Uncle Steve was the best.....Love Denice
Denice LeVardi
December 27, 2012
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
Good bye Uncle Steve, God has you in his keeping, but I have you in my heart. We love you.
Anna & Craig
December 27, 2012
We will all miss you so much. You were a great uncle!!!
Bonnie
December 27, 2012
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