VIOLA, Stephen L. Of Woburn. October 30th. Beloved husband of Sharon Viola (Smith). Father of Zachary, Alicia and the late Bryan Viola. Brother of Charles Viola and his wife Sally, Debra McCooty and her husband David Emond, Rebecca Doyle and her husband Stephen, Christine D'Agostino and her husband Peter and Daniel Viola and his wife Joanne. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and family members. Son of the late Louis Viola and LaVeda (Uhles) and Stepson of the late Caroline Viola (Bosco). Stephen retired as a Lieutenant from the Massachusetts State Police after 29 years. Funeral from the DeVito Funeral Home, 1145 Massachusetts Ave., ARLINGTON, on Friday at 9:00 am followed by a funeral service at Mount Hope Church, Burlington, at 10:00 am. Burial to follow in Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in the funeral home on Thursday from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Stephen to Lulu Tree, 6216 Watford Dr., League City, TX 77573 or thelulutree.com/givetolulu. To send an online condolence, visit: devitofuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1, 2017.

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Tammy Viola

April 10, 2018

I love and miss you Uncle! You will always be in my thoughts.

Shirley Lakin Cameron

November 16, 2017

Our hearts are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Steve.
His beautiful spirit and wonderful sense of humor will live on forever.
We will keep the Viola family in our prayers.
With love,
Carol and Shirley Lakin

Ruthie Parsons

November 2, 2017

Heartfelt sympathies to Sharon and family. I remember Steve to be one of the sweetest men I know. His presence will truly be missed.. prayers of comfort for all who loved him...

Kevin Kelly

November 1, 2017

Steve was a good man, and a good leader.
Kevin Kelly
(Major, MSP retired)

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1145 Massachusetts Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476

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