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Stephen Chalfant, age 57, of Phoenix Arizona, formerly of Wilmington, DE passed away on October 27, 2019 in Phoenix Arizona. Born in Wilmington, he was the son of Janet (Diffendall) and Harold Chalfant. Stephen graduated from St. Mark's High School and went on to work as a software programmer. Most recently, Stephen worked as a software programmer for JDA Software, based in Scottsdale, AZ, for over 20 years. Stephen loved his work and you could often find him in front of a computer trying to solve some sort of puzzle. He was also very interested and spent time analyzing the stock market and loved to travel to Las Vegas. He was an avid reader.
Stephen is survived by his wife of 25 years, Deborah J. Chalfant of Phoeniz, AZ; his parents, Janet and Harold Chalfant of Wilmington, DE; his sisters, Andie Chalfant of Cochranville, PA and Maribeth Samluk (John) of Wilmington, DE; and his niece, Jesse Connell of Cochranville, PA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday November 9th, 2019 at 9:30 A.M. at Corpus Christi Church, 901 New Road, Elsmere, DE 19805. A potluck brunch will follow the Mass. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to The Humane Society of the United States with a check made payable to The HSUS at 1255 23rd Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037. Online condolences may be made at mealeyfuneralhomes.com
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Debbie Chalfant
March 24, 2020
December 29, 2019
Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about Steve. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Mary Ann Leonardi
Gail Dougherty
December 19, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of Steven's passing today. I believe that Steven was in my son's ( Mark Dougherty) class at St. Matthews School , graduated wiith Mark at St. Marks and also a member of Cub Scouts Pack 21. I was his Den Mother (Mrs. Gail Dougherty - Steven gave a beautiful string of long white pearls for Christmas which I believe I still might have) If this isn't the Steven Chalfant I'm truley sorry for taken up your time but I'm still sorry for your loss. He appears to me, that he still has that beautiful smile.
God Bless Your Family,
Gail Dougherty
November 18, 2019
November 12, 2019
Steve Valenti
November 9, 2019
Chalfant family...so sorry to hear of the passing of Stephen. We had many great times at Saint Matthews and, in some ways, it seems like yesterday. I have lived in OH for the past 30 years but actually brought my son (now 24) back to St. Matthews from Ohio and Deacon Chalfant baptized him. Stephen and his family will be in our prayers.
Steve Valenti
November 8, 2019
Chalfant Family,
We are saddened to hear of Stephen's passing. So many memories have been made and we will cherish those of the 8 years together at St. Matthew's. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Stephen our St. Matthew's classmate....Always Together.
St. Matthew's Class of 1975
Maria Edwards
November 7, 2019
My deepest condolences. I remember Steve from SMH. A great guy. God saw he was hurting and took Steve to be one of his angels
November 4, 2019
Deacon Harold and Janet,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. I will keep Stephen and his family as well as you in my prayers.
God bless.
Barbara Beatson
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