CRAVEN, Stephen M.

A lifelong resident of Revere, passed away on October 31, 2022, at the age of 66. Born on June 30, 1956, to the late John and Rose (Iannelli). Dear brother of Jessica Consoli and her husband John of Melrose, John Craven and his wife Janet of Milton, David Craven and his wife Susan of Reading, Antonette Dennis and her husband Philip of Revere, Daniel Craven and his wife Nancy of Abington, and the late Peter Craven. Cherished nephew of Ann Serra and her sons, Robert, Christopher, James, and Marc. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Stephen was a graduate of the RHS class of 1974 and played football. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He relished in celebrating all the traditions including his annual St. Patrick's dinner, Easter 'pizzachiena', and the Christmas Eve feast. He especially loved being an uncle and great-uncle. Stephen was an active parishioner of St. Anthony's Church. He was past Grand Knight of the Revere Council #179, Holy Name member, and a Boy Scout leader of Troop 5. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. Funeral from the Paul Buonfiglio & Sons-Bruno Funeral Home, 128 Revere St, REVERE, on Monday, November 7, 2022, at 9:00 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at St. Anthony's Church in Revere at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. A Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Interment in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to My Brother's Table, 98 Willow St, Lynn, MA 01901 or at mybrotherstable.org. For guestbook, please visit www.buonfiglio.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen CRAVEN

8 Entries

David Cummings

August 21, 2023

Stephen and I were on the RHS track team and we had a class sitting side by side. He was a funny, positive guy and will be missed by many.

John Luongo

November 11, 2022

Very sorry for your loss. Stephen (Biaza) was a vey good friend thought out our high school years. We often played tag football behind St Anthony´s church and at times with Father Ferraro. After Friday night team meeting for football, we would go over Stephen´s house and have pizza talking about the game we were about to play on Saturday. I have our team picture from 1974 in my office and Stephen had number 42. My only regret is losing touch with Stephen over the years. I often thought about Stephen when I was visiting family still in Revere. He was truly a great friend, and I will mis him dearly.
Until we meet again Biaza - God speed....

Kathy Mello-Gobron

November 8, 2022

My name is Kathy Mello-Gobron.
I met Stephen many years ago when I was helping take care of Great-Great Grandmother Rosie! Stephen's Mother.
I got to hang out with Rosie and Stephen!
I remember the three of us sitting at the kitchen table, Watching TV.
Often Antoinette would come by in the morning, or after Church, with her husband Philip, they would usually bring Coffee and Crumpets!
Sometimes Jessica would come in the afternoon she usually had something Homemade and Yummy with her.
I remember the first time she come over, when I was there.
Her husband John was carrying a big covered pot. Once he put it on the stove, Jessica went over and started heating it up...
Oh My Goodness!
Stephen, Rosie and I just sat there breathing in that Delicious Aroma!
It was Homemade Spaghetti Sauce!
I forget, maybe they called it Gravy!?
However it was called, We sure enjoyed it!!
I remember us all watching Antiques Rhode Show. Channel 2, WGBH... Rosie liked it!
And watching Saturday Night Live with Stephen and Rosie. Memory has it, Antoinette often was watching those shows with us too.. What a nice Family!
It was funny that Stephen's favorite TV show, at least at that time, (Now, he told me this.)
His favorite TV show was, 'Sponge Bob Square Pants !!!' Imagine that!
He actually got me to like 'Sponge Bob Square Pants.'
He told me that the Sponge Bob show was actually made mostly for adults. And that the grownup humor was totally lost on the children who watched it!
I am so glad I got to know Stephen and got to know one of the fun sides of him! He was a nice, kind, gentleman. He was part of a Great Family!
I'm so glad I got to know him. I'll never forget him. ( even if the SpongeBob show just flickers on for a second or my grandchildren are watching it. I always remember Stephen with a smile and a happy heart!
My condolences and prayers to all of his Family.
My Mom Joan's condolences also.
I will tell her of his Passing.
Thank you all so much for letting me share some happy times I spent your Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Stephen. Much Love, Kathy

Diana Roman

November 6, 2022

So sorry to learn Stephen passed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.

Frank Gallagher

November 5, 2022

I am very saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. My memories of him are of a kind and generous man who was liked by everyone. My most sincere condolences to his family.

Tina Stroud

November 4, 2022

RIP Stephen you will be missed greatly and I enjoyed the time I got to spend with you and got to know you. Tina Stroud and Ernest Stroud

Dennis Conway

November 3, 2022

Rest In Peace my friend. Condolences to the Craven Family.

Fred Deitz

November 3, 2022

I met Steve in 1974 at Storer Scout Reservation working at the Nature Center and we became very good friends that summer and in 1975. I was from New Jersey so he took me home with him when we had a couple of days off from camp. I will really miss him, I last saw him at a camp staff reunion in 2015.

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