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Stephen Graga Obituary
AGE: 70 • Farmingdale
Stephen J. Graga, Jr., 70, of Farmingdale passed away in a boating accident on Sunday, April 3, 2016 in Florida. He was born in Point Pleasant and was a lifelong Farmingdale resident. Steve was semi-retired from the family owned business, Stephen Graga Construction. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and farmer, as well as a faithful member at West Farms United Methodist Church. Stephen was a dedicated and loving husband, father and grandfather who always had a smile on his face.
He was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Dora Graga. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda Graga; a son, Brian Graga and his wife, Elissa; daughters, Wendy Robinson and her husband, Mike, and Stephanie Polukort and her husband, John; grandchildren, Brian Graga, Jr., Amanda Graga, Matthew Robinson, Dalton Robinson, Zachary Robinson, Katerina Polukort and Johnny Polukort; a sister, Patricia Rasch; a brother, Robert Graga and his wife, Jean; and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 2:00 PM memorial service on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at the West Farms United Methodist Church, 153 Casino Drive, Farmingdale, NJ 07727. For those who desire, contributions in Steve's name may be made to the church. All arrangements are under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, Freehold Township. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.
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stephan green
April 4, 2021
he was a great guy and a friend sorry what happened to him it was a great loss
stephan green
April 4, 2019
he was a great guy
was so sorry to hear about his tragic loss
Judi and Joe Abate
April 28, 2016
To the Graga family-
We were very saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. We hope that your many happy memories will help you through this difficult time.
May he rest in peace.
April 11, 2016
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
April 10, 2016
sorry to hear about this give my condonces to linda and his family
he was a great friend
Nick & Nancy Tyrpak
April 10, 2016
Condolences To The Graga Family
Peter Skokos
April 10, 2016
Linda and family, sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I remember him and his son working on my compressor and never could thank him enough for all the years he helped in my business.
KATHIE WILLIAMS-PITMAN
April 9, 2016
I am stunned and very saddened to hear of Steve's tragic passing. I have always known him throughout our childhood and all these past 60 years as ever smiling, friendly and genuine. My deepest condolences and love to Linda and her family, may your faith in God give you all much comfort.
KATHIE WILLIAMS-PITMAN
April 9, 2016
KATHIE
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