Bethlehem, New Jersey
'He Could Never Sit Still'
Stephen Huczko Jr. was never one to do anything halfway. For three years, he went back to college to earn a nursing degree while working at night as a police officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. He cooked dinner for his family and didn't hesitate if that meant preparing a holiday meal for as many as 25. An avid runner, he finished the New York City Marathon in 2000.
"Steve always had bigger vision than most people," said Kevin Byrne, his brother-in-law.
And he always tried to include his four children, according to his wife, Kathleen Huczko. "Everything he did was for the kids, with the kids," she said. For two years, he encouraged his three oldest to participate with him in a local triathlon — he swam with Kaitlyn, now 17; biked with Liam, 14; and ran with Cullen, 7. When the family went hiking two summers ago, he carried the youngest, Aidan, 5.
Officer Huczko, 44, of Hampton, N.J., was at the Port Authority's Jersey City headquarters on the morning of Sept. 11. He was among those who rushed to help with the rescue effort. Officer Huczko's plan was to retire in five years and start a second career as a nurse. "He could never sit still," Mrs. Huczko said. "It was the idea of continuing to help people."
Officer Huczko is buried in a cemetery near Ken Lockwood Gorge, an area in Hunterdon County, N.J., where he used to like to jog, especially with his children.
I’ll be running with this hero’s picture tomorrow at a local T2T 5K I’m so grateful for all who responded on 9/11 and the days and years that followed. Thank you Stephen. I’ll be thinking of you and yours tomorrow ❤
Wendy
October 17, 2025 | FL
Hey Stephen,
I am terribly sorry you died while on duty for the Port Authority on Sept 11th. Your efforts to save many lives that day shall not go unnoticed. Hope we meet in heaven, sir.
Alex
October 05, 2019 | ON
To the Family of Steve Huczko,
I offer my heartfelt condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort continue to supply your individual peace.
Tamar Daniels
June 17, 2019 | Newark, DE
You and your family our still in our thoughts and prayers
A Freind
September 11, 2018 | Glen Gardner, NJ
Sadly missed by your cousin Scott.
Scott Huczko
September 10, 2018 | Greenfield, IN
We still think of you and your family every year. You came to my sons preschool and twirled them around. I remember the day picking my son up at creative basic preschool asking if any parent was missing. And the school rallied around your family and your youngest son.
Thank you for the joy you brought my son.
Our thoughts are with your family.
A Friend
September 09, 2016 | Glen Gardner, NJ
It "is" so sad .. so many wonderful and helpful people suffered consequences, but we'll NEVER forget, our children will NEVER forget. Steve and family you're in our lives forever .. Thank you!
Sandra
April 25, 2011 | UT
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
Kathy Schlotterbeck
October 30, 2009 | Mercersburg, PA
In September I sponsored a flag in the Healing Field at Floyd Bennet Field in Brooklyn, NY. I asked to receive my flag and it came in the mail today. What I did not realize was that each flag was specifically dedicated to a person that lost their life on September 11. The green ribbon that came with my flag was named for Steve Huczko. I did not know him, but as I look through the records of his name and accounts of his life, I am honored and quite touched to learn of his heroism. May God...
Marsha Hutchinson
October 29, 2007 | Norfolk, MA
