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Stephen Epifano Obituary
Stephen Barry Epifano, a lifetime resident of Fairfield, CT passed away on July 3, 2016. Born on September 11, 1949 in Bridgeport, CT, Stephen attended the Canterbury School in New Milford, CT and Babson College. He was an accomplished builder and a Vice President at E&F Construction Company in Bridgeport, a commercial building company co-founded by his grandfather, Philip Epifano, Sr. in 1922. He then pursued a career in residential building and founded SBE Builders Inc. in 1989. Stephen is survived by his four loving children, Amelia (Mia) Johnson and her husband Robert, Eliza Epifano, Philip Epifano and his wife Maureen and Nicholas Epifano, all of Fairfield. He is also survived by three cherished grandsons, Wells, Henry and Lane Johnson and a devoted brother, Edward and his wife Ellie of Fairfield and nephews Edward and James. He was predeceased by his parents, C. Philip Epifano and Martha Lynch Epifano and his brother Philip, all of Fairfield. A private service will be held for the immediate family. At a future date to be announced by his family, a celebration of his life will be held for his extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to the charity of your choice. To sign his online guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Epifano
Liz Zarrilli
July 3, 2022
Remembering Stephen fondly this holiday and all the fun times we had together. He is greatly missed. Sending my warm regards to the family. Hope everyone is well and wishing you a Happy Fourth!
Jim, Eileen & Mary Bohan
July 3, 2021
We miss your your infectious smile and your warmth & kindness
Brian Ridgeway
August 1, 2016
I am quite shocked to hear this news. My condolences to his entire family. I knew Steve from his days at E+F Construction in Bridgeport and later through a few residential project at SBE. He was an amazing guy that I always respected...
bill & Fran deutsch
July 31, 2016
we will miss you Steve. You were a professional builder
Daniel Cohn
July 30, 2016
I'm so sorry. I'm thoughts are with all of you.
Herb Marache
July 28, 2016
To family and friends who knew him well I am so sadden to hear of Stephens passing today from my brother - in - law Chris Pavelic. As has been mentioned, Stephen could light up a room with his smile and charming personality. Life will go on but it will not be the same without him.
Ed and Deb Placey
July 13, 2016
Thinking of you all so much, especially Sarah and Nick. And so sorry for your loss.
With heavy hearts-
The Placeys
Walter Marcinowski
July 13, 2016
He lived his life with passion. Whenever we would meet he always had the Cheshire Cat grin and and a warm handshake. My condolences to all who loved him.
Edward (Ned) Conway
July 13, 2016
To the family and friends, I fondly remember Steve from our Canterbury days when he was known to us only as "Flip" for the friendly and outgoing smiles he always brought to our faces. He will be missed! Ned Conway, Wellington, FL
July 13, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family. May Almighty God grant you peace as you cope with your loss. Jer.29:11
David DeNunzio
July 12, 2016
To all of Steve's family and friends,
We are deeply saddened by his passing. He brought brightness, elegance and a joie de vivre into our lives. We will miss him.
David & Jocelyne DeNunzio
John & Dee-Dee Chiota
July 12, 2016
To the entire Epifano family,
We are deeply saddened to learn of Stevie's death. He will be sorely missed but he will always be in your hearts. Love, Dee-Dee & John Chiota
ANN Epifano KOCHAN
July 11, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Steve's family and to Edward and Ellie on such a great and sad loss. Steve will be missed.
July 11, 2016
Lots of laughs at WGC over the years. A big loss for us all. Jim
Fred Waugh
July 11, 2016
Dear Epiphano Family, I'm terribly saddened for you. Steve was one of the few people I've known along the way whose core was as positive and honestly friendly and outgoing - a smile that came so quickly and effortlessly. He's gone but his spirit will always be with you and so many people fortunate to call his friend.
Matt Hazzard
July 11, 2016
Epifano family, I am sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Alex MacKenzie
July 11, 2016
Dear Epifano family I am very sorry for your loss. My condolences in this tough time.
July 10, 2016
Dear Mia, Liza and Phil,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Your Dad was a great guy with a good sense of humor. Please know my thoughts are with you.
Wendy Scippa
Siobhan Clancy
July 10, 2016
dear Mia, Liza and Phillip. I have fond memories of you,your mom and dad from teaching you guys swimming lessons at the Hunt Club. I also knew your grandparents quite well. May God bless you all.
July 10, 2016
I am heart broken to hear of Stephen's passing. Love and Blessings to all of you from the bottom of mr heart!
❤❤❤❤ Debbi Hatfield
Dave Bodine
July 10, 2016
A light has gone out in my life, and I am immensely more alone. There was no more life affirming spirit and lover of good things and people. My heart is broken for Steves' children and for Ed and Ellie.
July 10, 2016
With the deepest sympathy to the Epifono family from Laura-Belle,Cody Nichols, and Richard Balogh.l
July 10, 2016
Mia, Eliza, Phil, & Nick,
I am so very sad to hear of your Dad's passing. Thinking of all of you today. I will remember Steve for his vivaciousness, his laughter, and his flair!
Love always,
Aunt Joey
Christopher pavelic
July 10, 2016
Over the last ten years from skiing, to sporting clays shooting, golfing and many elegant dinners, I had the pleasure to know Stephen.
He was a good hearted soul and we shared lots of laughs together. I will miss him.
Tony Scippa
July 10, 2016
Dear Edward and families,
So surprised and saddened to read about Steve.
While we have been out of touch these last 15 years, we take solace and joy in remembering the good old years we all had together at the great E&F.
You are in our prayers.
Skip and Jessie Scippa
Eliza Epifano
July 9, 2016
Sweet dreams dad...I hope you are resting peacefully.
Love you.
July 9, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. My love and prayers go out to the entire Epifano family.
I will miss Steve's jovial personality, his incredible gift at telling hilarious stories and his warm ,caring ,loving heart. I pray that he is at peace now and forever.
Love
Susie Powel Parks
Bill & Vanessa Caccamise
July 9, 2016
We are so saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time.
Angela & Mark Graham
July 9, 2016
So terribly sorry to hear this news ... our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Eliza Epifano
July 9, 2016
Miss you dad! Love you always.
I love you dad!
Eliza Epifano
July 9, 2016
Dad,
It's 1:30 in the morning and the only other person I know who would be up at this hour would be you. I can't stop thinking of you...I have been crying and I have been laughing. I have been listening to stories and I have been telling stories about the past and reminiscing, however, let's be honest...no one can tell a story quite like you.
As a man, there has never been and there never will be anyone exactly like you. You were magnificently brilliant,exceedingly charming, and wildly hilarious...to say the least.
I am finding some comfort knowing that you are finally at peace. I am grateful for the 35 years I had with you, and any more time would've been appreciated but never would've been enough.
Piper & Grayson send their doggy prayers to you (which you can probably hear) and they are anxiously waiting for their Trolli Crawlers to fall from heaven.
I know I will see you again and until then; I hope you are reveling in the authentic joy, peace, and happiness you have always deserved.
I love you with all my heart. Unforgettable.
Love always,
Liza
Eileen Bohan
July 9, 2016
With deepest sympathy to all of Stephen's loving family .
Eileen, Jim and Mary Bohan
Fred Waugh
July 8, 2016
Steve was always a caracature in my Families lives. For me, Steve was always a devil-may-care friend who always brought positive, loving, and fun energy. I will have a hard time - forever - figuring out how his incongrueus end came to be.
The Staff of Lesko-Polke Funeral Home
July 9, 2016
Offering our sympathies at this time.
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