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Stephen Cobb Obituary

Stephen G. Cobb (Col)
1948-2021
Stephen Cobb of Higganum, CT passed away on September 9, 2021. Born on November 21, 1948 to the late Victoria Cannamela Cobb Smith and Clayton Everett Cobb Sr. He is also preceded by his oldest brother Clayton Cobb Jr. He is survived by his wife Irene, his sisters Deirdre Cobb Penland of West Harford, CT, Jenifer Cobb Kohlhas and husband John of Philadelphia, PA, his brothers Phillip Cobb and wife Nancy of Holbrook, AR, Jeffrey Cobb and partner Lisa LaRochelle of Plainfield, CT, William Cobb and wife Marylou of Lisbon, CT, brother-in-law John Oktavec and wife Kathy of Lorton, VA, 12 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 great-nieces and 6 great-nephews. Stephen was a graduate of Xavier High School's first class of 1967. He served in Vietnam in 1968 with the Marine Corps Lima 3/5 60 Mortars. After his honorable discharged from the Marines, he worked 35 years as a lineman with the power company. After his honorable discharge from the Marines, he became a lineman for the power company. He retired after 35 years. Stephen enjoyed many things during his life: friends, family, his Marine Corp bothers, helping people and trying new adventures. Stephen was a member of the Purple Hearts, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Veterans of Vietnam War Inc, Marine Corps League, the American Legion & the Elks. The funeral liturgy will be held Thursday, September 16th at 9 a.m. at St. Francis Church, 10 Elm St., Middletown. Burial with military honors will follow at State Veterans Cemetery, Bow Ln., Middletown. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday the 15th from 5-7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite Military Veterans Charity.

Published by Middletown Press on Sep. 13, 2021.
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A person that departs from this earth never truly leaves,for they are still alive in our hearts and minds,through us,they live on. Steve will be missed and He will never be forgotten,may His soul rest in peace.
I'm so sorry, Bill

Bill Fowler

Friend

September 6, 2023

My deepest sympathies to the Cobb family. Stephen and his family lived across the street from me growing up in Middletown. May his memory always be for a blessing for all who knew and loved him.

Harvey Goldstein

September 16, 2021

To the Cobb family sorry for your loss col it was a pleasure knowing you thank you for your service to the country RiP my friend

Dave B Friend

September 14, 2021

Just to let you know col. not a day has gone by that you wernt either thought about or asked about. not a day will go by when one of your friends will not share a passing thought or comment either by themselves a vet or with another friend. brownie

Jim Martin

Friend

September 14, 2021

Steve and I graduated together in the first Xavier High School graduation class during the summer of 1967. We were not close friends because our paths did not often cross during our four years. However, I do remember that he was a quiet individual who typically thought a lot before he spoke. Also, I got the impression that he mentally prepared what he wanted to say BEFORE he actually said it.

I respect the fact that he decided to serve in our country's military after graduation. The Vietnam War was different in many ways from World Wars 1, 2 and the Korean War since it created a lot of dissension in our country. I was happy to read in Stephen's obituary that he attended several military reunions after he concluded his active service. I believe that this may have brought him a sense of peace and consolation since he was able to share his time and memories with individuals who had shared similar experiences.

I am honored to have been his classmate at Xavier. Thank you Steve - rest in peace.

Francis Pawlowski

Classmate

September 14, 2021

To Irene and all of Steve’s family and friends I want to say how sorry I am to hear of his passing. I always enjoyed catching up with him at the family reunions. He will be missed.

Jim Roccapriore

Family

September 14, 2021

Our heartfelt sympathy to you, Irene, and all of Steve´s family.

The Arrigonis

September 13, 2021

My Sincerest Sympathies go out to Irene and the entire family. A Person who would go out of his way to give a helping hand, R.I.P --- Semper Fi Brother Steve !!

Butch D'Amato

September 13, 2021

I did not know Stephen but I wanted to thank him posthumously for his service and how he lived the rest of his life despite his horrors of the VN war.
His multitude of family, Marine family and friends were lucky to have him in their lives. May your memories of such an amazing person help you through this difficult time.

Linda Atwell Griffo

September 13, 2021

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