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1951
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2022
Stephen Campetti Obituary
He was born in Great Barrington on November 28, 1951, the son of Stephen Angelo Campetti, Sr,. and Zoa Pratt Campetti. He graduated from Monument Mountain High School in 1970 and from Nathaniel Hawthorne College in 1974.
Steve was a legend in the Berkshires restaurant scene - he began his career bartending at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge, and later co-owned The Rainbow Restaurant in Pittsfield with his former wife Patricia Harper before returning to the Red Lion as Food and Beverage Manager. He spent the next two decades in various hospitality roles, and most recently Steve had delighted guests from behind the bar at Number Ten in Great Barrington.
He enjoyed antiquing, military history, and travel, and loved to live life in the moment. Anyone who ran into Steve around town or shared a drink with him at one of his favorite spots was always in for a good time. He was a blast to be around and never minced words, nor suffered fools; he was always unapologetically himself. His humor, warmth, and incredible storytelling will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his two daughters; Casey Campetti and wife Lora, of Pepperell, and Sara Campetti and partner Adam, of Boston; his sister Jane Angelini and husband John, of Great Barrington; his twin brother Bruce Campetti, of Pittsfield; and his brother Tony Campetti and wife Becky, of West Stockbridge. Steve also leaves behind his loving girlfriend/partner-in-crime Kristin DeRosa as well as aunts, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
In Steve's honor, remember to be gracious to all you meet, and always tip generously.
The family will receive friends for light refreshments on Wednesday, August 17 from 4-7 p.m. in the Red Lion Inn Hitchcock Room. Private services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Steve's memory to Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) https://www.madd.org/donate-now/make-honormemorial-gift-today/ or the Jimmy Fund www.jimmyfund.org/gift.
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Jonathan Aronoff
August 16, 2022
A dear friend and a fellow twin. Steve and Bruce Campetti were one of the three pairs of twins on the Stockbridge Braves little league baseball team. (Campetti twins, Aronoff twins and Macken twins). We loved and lived for the little league season. Steve played right field and made the final out in the championship game against the West Stockbridge Beavers --- we won! He always had a kind heart and a kind soul. He will be missed by all who knew him. Jon Aronoff
Dann & Nancy Rinsma
August 16, 2022
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Joni [Vincent] Hanlon
August 16, 2022
Jane, Bruce & Tony:
How heartbroken I was to hear of this unimaginable loss. I worked with and for Steve for many years at different restaurants and considered him a kind, gentle and very caring guy. I often look back on those days with a smile. Although it has been many years I always will miss him.
With a very heavy, heavy heart this morning.
Johanna Bergmans Musselman
August 16, 2022
Deepest condolences to all the Campettis and extended family. I have fond memories of working with Steve when my Dad, Henry, "Mr. B" was the Innkeeper at the Red Lion Inn,
Mary Bradbury
August 14, 2022
So sorry for the sad news. Steve was always kind and generous with his wit, stories and compassion for others. Prayers for you all and the hope that the warmth of your memories provide solace and comfort.
August 14, 2022
to the campetti family
our heartfelt sympathy
marilyn and nabih nejaime
Doc LaShoe
August 14, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Campetti family and Love to Patti and the girls.
We had a lot of good times and plenty of laughs through our long friendship.
I will miss you in my life old Buddy.
Mark Delsoldato
August 13, 2022
Tony, my condolences to you and your family.
John A. Bernardo
August 13, 2022
My condolences to the family. May the fond and loving memories be a comfort and always be with you.
Pat Teague
August 13, 2022
My condolences to all of the Campetti family during this sad time of your life. The most loyal Raiders fan of all time has left us. My fondest memories of Steve were our trips up to Maine to Chris Williams´s cabin. For several years, five of us friends, Steve, Chris, Tom DeTour, Jeff Caligari and myself trekked up there to hang out, enjoy the wilderness, laugh, drink beer and tell stories. In fact, the first trip we made was way back in the 1970´s when we were in college. Interrupted by decades, we resumed our trips in 2009. The highlights of these excursions were Steve´s stories, monologues and political commentary. He was a special and loyal friend and teammate to all of us throughout our lives and he will be sorely missed. RIP my friend.
Pat Teague
Leslie Haywood Ceanga
August 13, 2022
I'm heartbroken. I couldn't have hoped for a better buddy and neighbor. When you moved in next door, it was a joy to experience you making a home for yourself. Every painting, piece of furniture and tchotchke made a place of comfort for you. I will miss coming home after work to hear you hammering another hole in the wall for your newest piece of artwork. I'll miss hanging out in the backyard with you, having a drink at the pub, listening to you tell the same jokes or stories without needing to tell you I'd heard them before. It didn't matter. You were such a comfort to me earlier this year when I lost another dear person. You were funny and irreverent as hell. I will miss you always.
Brooks Bradbury
August 13, 2022
Deepest condolences to the Campetti family at this time of profound loss. It was my honor to work with Steve, and to appreciate both his great wit and joy of life.
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