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Stepehn Szczepanek Obituary
He leaves his son, Steven Szczepanek and his wife Janelle of Ellington Ct.; his daughters, Tabitha Szczepanek of Windsor Ct. and Ashton Szczepanek of West Suffield Ct.; his girlfriend, Terri Keyes of Ware, as well as all the Keyes family.
He was born in Ware, son of Leopold and Elaine (Fountain) Szczepanek and he was a lifetime resident. He was supervisor of Security at STCC, and had long been active in area law enforcement and security. He served in the US Army, working as a mechanic. He was an avid modeler, and enjoyed working on and modifying cars. He was also a military history buff.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the American Heart Assoc., 54c Wayside Ave., West Springfield, MA 01089.
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Alicia and Robert
October 18, 2008
Uncle Steve was a wonderful man and a great uncle to me and my son. Even though my son did not have very much time to get to know him you could tell from the very first time he held him that he loved Robert. I will never forget Christmas last year(2007) Everyone gathered at Dad's house and as we were all opening our many presents we put the bows on each other and ourselves. We all wanted pictures of each person being silly and wearing the bows but Uncle Steve didn't want to keep them on. So i held his hands down from behind the chair as someone took the picture. my son was only a few months old for Christmas but I was a holiday I will never forget. We will miss you very much and you'll be in our hearts forever.Thank you for helping me to be a beautiful person inside and out. Robert and I love you!!
Alexa Keyes
October 18, 2008
Uncle Steve was also my godfather and I loved him so much.I still do love him and I miss him like crazy.I remember whenever I'd come over, we'd;Aunty, Grandma, Dad, Alannah, Uncle Steve, and I; be sitting at the dinner table eating and if one of the cats wanted to go outside,Uncle Steve would start meowing back at the cats.Uncles' favorite cat was big old Snowball. He loved that cat like there was no tomorrow and he had his odd ways of showing everyone. For instance, when he came home from work, Uncle Steve would go in the bedroom and just lay right on top of Snowball.Uncle Steve left many people who loved and cared so much for him. He helped out everyone that he possibly could.I remember waking up in the summer and Uncle Steve would be downstairs with Dad, building something for the house and drinking Dunkin Donuts coffee.I also remember every Christmas,we'd go over Grandma's house for dinner. Whenever someone wished Uncle Steve a Merry Christmas, he'd reply with a simple " Bahh Humbug". Oh my goodness, i miss him terribly. He was always there for everyone in the family and he always made sure he told each and every one of us that he loved us.He'd also make sure we were in the best mood when we came over. If we weren't in a good mood like he always was, he'd sit next to us and tickle us like crazy until we were.Uncle's favorite passtimes were going out to eat with the family,his cars, and of course, building models. Every holiday if someone got him a model, he'd be the happiest person. He was always a happy person, when he wasen't on the phone with the Comcast company.But otherwise, he was an overall happy man and he will be extremely missed by many. Weather it's from someone at work or his family.I honestly cannot say how much i love him or how much i miss him. But I do know that he is greatly missed by everyone! I miss you Uncle Steve and I love you very, very much!!
Alannah Lamb
October 16, 2008
Hey uncle Steve i'm just thinking of you and wanted to tell you how much i really miss you! Guess you do don't know what you have until its gone! we all miss you so much!! Todd wants you to know how sorry he is for not taking the chance to get to know you more!! we all love you and miss you dearly!!! say hi to everyone up in heaven for me!!!
Alannah & Todd Lamb
October 12, 2008
our dear uncle will greatly be missed he was a very loved & generous man. We enjoyed all the great times & laughs from cartoons to tickle fights to smothering us in the morning untill we woke up. the jokes of never having enough to eat us girls being to skinny "go have a snack" his famouse words every time we spent the night. Suprising everyone in the morning with either donuts or taking us all to crystal spring's for a quick bite to eat. All in all there were nothing like good times of him getting fed up with the ever annoying pop music back in the day that us girls used to love he didn't seem to when he threw it out the window looking back at it now i would have done just the same. He was a great leader a great example for us to follow now the best we can do is carry on his knolwdge & example knowing that when things get rough to keep your head up there is no need to get eveyone worried. No matter his mood when ever asked how he was doing he would reply "taking it day by day" thats just what he did not letting anyone of his loved ones worry. still leaving his insight to us all knowing he is watching us there to guide us through this unfortunate path of misery he would always be the one to help anyone in need especially those in grieving of their beloved uncle!!! we miss you uncle steve forever rest in peace with love our my hearts for you shall never burn out!!!
Susan Miller
October 12, 2008
Steve, you will very much be missed. Wished I called you more. We had great times and great conversations. Very much enjoyed working with you. I Love You, Sue
Terri Keyes
October 11, 2008
I've have always love you.I no sometime I didnt't show it all the time.Never think I didnt't love you. You were the great love that I will never forget. You were so great to no. Love Terri. Good bye Steve!
William O Towlson
October 10, 2008
Steve ,You'll be missed,I'll always remember the Fonze.Hopefully I can pass on some our adventures we had and We 'll all have are own memories of you.I'll be saying some last farewells tomorrow but I'll be back to visit .you're a good friend and lucky to have known you, Bill
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