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Stephen Celentano Obituary
Brother of Luisa (George) DePietropolo. Uncle of Denise and Dena Smolar.
Also survived by dear friend Bruce Karpf, and grandpups Tuffy and King George VI.
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Celentano
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Linda Detra
August 28, 2024
Awesome memories of a proud dad Steve... always there to cheer on his daughter Amanda playing for Arcadia softball.
DONALD GRAHAM
August 23, 2023
Its hard to believe that 3 years have gone by that my friend Steve has
been gone. I am able to keep his memory alive by showing the newspaper clippings of the Deborah softball team from the 1980s he coached to fellow Deborah players from that era. I miss him.
Ed Butka
September 24, 2020
Annette, Renee and Amanda,
I am stunned and saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Steve was one of the kindest, highly principled, bright and creative people I have ever met. And, I could say the same thing about all of his family members.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless!
Amy Jakimas
September 3, 2020
Annette ,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much he was loved by you all. My god watch over you and help you thorough this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Lawler
September 3, 2020
Annette, I am so very sorry. I will keep you and your girls in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
Keysha Martinez
September 2, 2020
Dear Amanda and Family,
There are no words to express how sad I am to hear of the passing of your amazing dad. He was the Hero of your family and I will always remember him thru the stories that you always shared with us. May God provide you and your family with comfort during this time and remember that we are always here for you and your family.
Love,
Keysha, Mateo and Maximilian
Joan Wojciechowicz
September 1, 2020
I met Steve back in 1979 on my first day of work I’m the business office at Deborah. We became instant friends. All of memories of him are accompanied by a smile.
So sorry to Annette and your beautiful daughters. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam Shinn
September 1, 2020
Steve and I worked as 3rd shift computer operators together many moons ago at Deborah. He was usually a little late on Fridays because he had to finish watching the Brady Bunch remake. We enjoyed going to 7-11 at 4 am to buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's to make it through our shift.
He was definitely proud of his family, though. Most of our conversations revolved around Annette and his girls and their softball games. He will be sadly missed, but not forgotten.
Rosemarie Pestritto Karpf
September 1, 2020
Dear Annette and girls. We are heartbroken over Steve’s passing. He was a wonderful husband, dad and friend. Bruce loved him like a brother and will miss his visits at the store to discuss family, business and politics. He was so proud of his three girls and loved them dearly. He will be watching over you all from heaven. God bless you always
Linda Detra
August 31, 2020
Dear Amanda and family:
What a great softball dad Steve was- always so proud of his girl and always there to support her. It is sad that that the good die young. You all are in my thoughts and prayers- he will be with you always in love.
Annette
August 31, 2020
My Dearest Stephen,
Words can't express how heartbroken I am. I knew at the age of 18 that you were the one for me. You have been my whole life for 42 years. You gave me so much love and 2 beautiful daughters. You are in my heart forever. I will always miss you but I know you are now at peace. May the lord bless you and keep you.
Your loving wife,
Annette
Jim wills
August 31, 2020
For the family of good ole salad; my deepest condolences at this sad time. I always looked forward to running into Steve at Columbus Amish market and joking around about the ol times and the laughs we had in Pemberton and at Deborah. To my freind from childhood--I will miss you.
Stephanie McWilliams
August 30, 2020
Amanda, Renee and Mrs. Celentano,
My thoughts are with you all. So many amazing softball memories from when I was 15 to many years later for women’s tournaments and coed league. So thankful to have met you all and Steve will always be missed. I’d like to think Steve and my dad are up there talking about softball and watching over their daughters who give them a run for their money lol. Love you guys xoxox
Donald Graham
August 30, 2020
I will miss my friend Steve. We were friends for 40 years. He recruited me to play softball at Deborah Hospital.
We went to each other kid's ball games as we got older. He loved to talk about his family. As his taxman I was
privy to his many business dealings and he had great insight into them. He fell and broke his collar bone on my
icy driveway one tax year. I told him I would give him my insurance information. He said no, friends don't sue
friends. He valued friendship that much. I will miss my friend terribly.
Daniel Cronk
August 30, 2020
You are All in Our Thoughts In This Time of Need Love and Prayer's To You and Your Family.
Amanda Celentano
August 30, 2020
Dearest Dad,
I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me. You have been my best friend for 34 years and you always will be. You brushed my hair for school, you read me books, you gave me my first book about finance, you taught me how how to throw and catch, you never missed a game or an event. Most importantly, you gave me all the love and support in the world. I will miss our phone calls on my walks home from work, you visiting me in the city, watching sports with you, all of your stories, and your beautiful smile. Love you until the end of time.
Amanda
Douglas Karpf
August 29, 2020
With a sadden heart Steve will be greatly missed .A great person with a wonderful heart and a longtime friend and business associate . He will never be forgotten . With great love The Douglas Karpf family .
Luisa and George DePietropolo
August 29, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful brother. We will love you and miss you always.
Love Luisa and George
Amanda Celentano
August 29, 2020
Dearest Dad,
I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me. You have been my best friend for 34 years and you always will be. You brushed my hair for school, you read me books, you gave me my first book about finance, you taught me how how to throw and catch, you never missed a game or an event. Most importantly, you gave me all the love and support in the world. I will miss our phone calls on my walks home from work, you visiting me in the city, watching sports with you, all of your stories, and your beautiful smile. Love you until the end of time.
Amanda
Mary Klinge
August 29, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Amanda Celentano
August 29, 2020
Dearest Dad,
I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done for me. You have been my best friend for 34 years and you always will be. You brushed my hair for school, you read me books, you gave me my first book about finance, you taught me how how to throw and catch, you never missed a game or an event. Most importantly, you gave me all the love and support in the world. I will miss our phone calls on my walks home from work, you visiting me in the city, watching sports with you, all of your stories, and your beautiful smile. Love you until the end of time.
Amanda
Allison Jackson
August 29, 2020
Dear Amanda and Celentano Family,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to hear of the passing of your loving father. We express our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. We would like to extend our love and friendship to you and your entire family for anything you may need.
With Love,
Allison and Wolfrank
Allison Jackson
August 29, 2020
Dear Amanda and Celentano Family,
Words cannot express how deeply saddened we are to hear of the passing of your loving father. We express our deepest sympathies and condolences during this difficult time. We would like to extend our love and friendship to you and your entire family for anything you may need. With Love, Allison and Wolfrank
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