Stephen Sebestyen

SEBESTYEN Rev. Mr. Stephen Joseph Sebestyen, age 76, of Fairfield, husband of the late Joan Watcke Sebestyen, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 10, 2011. Born in Bridgeport, raised in Stratford, Mr. Sebestyen moved to Fairfield and lived there for most of his life. He was also a Veteran, serving in the US Army. Mr. Sebestyen worked as an educator in the Bridgeport School system where he taught at Thomas Hooker and Blackham schools. Following his retirement, he answered God's calling and began studies for the permanent Diaconate of the Diocese of Bridgeport and was ordained by Bishop Edward Egan in June 2000 and has since served the people of Holy Family Church in various ways including the Director of Religious education, Sacristin and assisting with Baptisms and other church services and also belonged to the Church Holy Name Society and was a past Grand Knight of the Holy Family Knights of Columbus. A quiet and gentle man, Steve will be fondly remembered for his love for his family which was second only to his love for the Church. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his son, Stephen John Sebestyen and his wife Melissa of Brookfield and his cherished grandchildren, Clare, Peter, John Paul and Samuel, all of whom he adored. Steve also leaves behind several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Emery and sister in law Barbara Sebestyen. Funeral services will begin on Thursday at 9:15am in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Rd., Fairfield Center and his Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by the Most Rev. William Lori at 10am in Holy Family Church, 500 Old Stratfield Rd., Fairfield with burial to follow in Lawncroft Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-8pm in the Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Church. To sign an online register, get directions or to purchase flowers, please visit www. LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.