Steven J. Hunter

1945 - 2015

1945-2015 Steven J. Hunter “Poppy”, age 69, of Glenolden PA, died on October 4, 2015 at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ridley Township, he grew up in Darby where he attended Darby High School and graduated in 1963. He is an Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War. Steve worked in the corrugated container industry for 39 years before retiring in 2005. He enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports teams and NASCAR racing. He was also an avid motorcyclist as well as a fun loving gamer. Steve’s true passion was his family. He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Myrtle Hunter; brother, Howard Hunter, and sister Patricia Rogers. Survivors who will greatly miss Steve are his wife of 48 years, Elizabeth “Elis” (nee Layden) Hunter; his children, Tracy (Dave) Matty, Cheri (Mark) Patterson, and Steve (Nikki) Hunter and his 9 adoring grandchildren who enjoyed playing with him and his great sense of humor. Surviving also are several relatives and friends whose lives he touched. Relatives and friends are invited to his Viewing on Friday, October 9, 2015 at 9am and to his Funeral Mass at 11AM in Our Lady of Fatima Church, 1 Fatima Drive, Secane, PA 19018. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve’s memory can be made to The American Heart Association.