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Stephen Piazza Obituary
Clarkston - Died at the age of 61 on February 26, 2018 in Houston, Texas after courageously battling cancer; with treatment at MD Anderson. Beloved husband of the late Mary Catherine (Cathi), and survived by his loving partner, Janet Honess. Loving father of Stephen (Lenore) and Adam (Jillian Talbot) Piazza, Marlena (Matthew) Newton, Christian Boos (Stephanie Christo). Survived by two brothers James and Joseph and one sister, Mary Julia Mitera. Proud and doting grandfather of five grandchildren, Stephen William and Vanessa Faith Piazza, Madison Grace Boos-Niespolo, and Maxwell Kayne and Melia Catherine Newton. Stephen enjoyed a long and successful career as Senior Director of Mortgage Loans with Quicken Loans. Served proudly on the Advisory Board of the Downtown Boxing Gym and was the Co-host of Opportunity Detroit, a weekly radio program focusing on the revitalization of Detroit. Visitation Monday 3-9pm and Tuesday 9am-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc., 54880 Van Dyke (at 25 Mile Rd.), Shelby Twp. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30pm at Woodside Bible Church, 6600 Rochester Rd. (between Square Lake and South Blvd.), Troy. Private interment will follow at Christian Memorial Cultural Center, Rochester Hills. Memorial contributions to The Shamrock 555 Foundation will be graciously accepted as a tribute to his philanthropic spirit and continue his legacy. Foundation address: 13910 Simone Drive, Shelby Township 48315 Please share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guestbook" at WujekCalcaterra.com
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Manuel & Bette Garcia
April 12, 2018
Steve was truly that one in a million - A great man who was kind, caring, compassionate, generous and wonderful. He had the amazing ability to make everyone feel good about themselves. He will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.
Sharon Mascow
March 7, 2018
You were loved by so many, including me. I wish we had seen each other more. Always thinking, there is tomorrow. May God Bless you Steve and family. With Much Love - Sharon & Browney
Joseph Martinez
March 6, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss and send our prayers and love to Steves family. Steve was a friend and part of our family who we admired and respected in so many ways. Love, Joe and Debbie Martinez
Len Komoroski
March 6, 2018
It was an honor to get know Stephen. He was always upbeat, incredibly positive and brought out the best in everyone around him. He never let anything get him down. I will miss his smile and his always kind words.
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Todd Carte
March 6, 2018
Stephen Luigi Piazza was an amazing man, friend, father, husband, and mentor to all. I was blessed to spend many days and nights with him during our Nascar stint and it was a blast. I will miss you dearly Luigi. Thoughts and prayers with the family.
Ben Geller
March 6, 2018
Stephen Luigi Piazza was simply the best. I am a better person for knowing him. He taught me so much about life, and I will never ever forget him. My sincerest condolences to his family for their loss.
Kelly O'Hara-Gardner
March 6, 2018
Condolences in the form of warm sunshine light, time does heal the the regrets, sadness and pain. He was a rare man, may his spirit continue and may his legacy inspire more of the same philanthropy in his family for many generations.
Sue Whitmer
March 6, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I've known Steve since 2003 through Rock Financial, Quicken Loans and Bedrock. He was always kind and gracious. Always willing to help where needed. I never got a chance to thank him personally for his support he gave me with getting hired at Bedrock. I' have thanked him often in my prayers and prayed for his recovery...he is no longer in pain. A life taken too early...he will be missed. Sue Whitmer, Staff Accountant with Bedrock/Detroit.
Callie Bradford
March 6, 2018
My heartfelt condolences to the family of my dearest Stephen. May God bless and keep you all. Yours in Christ Callie and Chase
Diane Gibson
March 5, 2018
Dear Piazza family - I am truly sorry for your loss. I don't need to tell you that Steve was an amazing man. Honest, sincere, direct and compassionate. Today I celebrate my 17th year anniversary at Quicken Loans. Today we celebrate the man that gave me my opportunity at Rock Financial/Quicken Loans. I will always remember him walking through the Auburn Hills office shouting there's dimes in the chimes!. Rest In Peace Steve. SLP Strong, always.
Tonya M
March 5, 2018
May "the God of all comfort" comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
Jim Harb
March 4, 2018
I first met Steve back in the early 90's @ Rock Financial. He was always a "Class" act and one of the nicest people I've ever known. May he R.I.P.
Gloria Cowan
March 4, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tragic time. Steve will always be remembered in our hearts. Rest in peace dear cousin.
Gloria and Archie Cowan and Family.
The Wujek-Calcaterra Family
March 3, 2018
May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.
Holly Khodadadeh
March 2, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss! Steve was an amazing man with great passion that he spread to others.
Gene -Lois Hogan
March 2, 2018
Prays go out to Stephens family. So sorry for there loss.
Carol Baker
March 2, 2018
So sorry for your loss! I worked with Steve in the early 80's in Real Estate! We had the best times at work Steve was always willing to help everyone out. So it makes sense that he is remembered as a thoughtful kind person
Carol Waldowski
March 2, 2018
The sun will never shine as bright since you have left. You have been there for everyone when they needed you the most.
We have been friends for almost 40 years and you are family, there are really no words to describe the loss we all feel.
I will say to you along-with a piece of my heart when you get to heaven have it ready for all of us and give Cathi a hug.
Much love.
Your Polish Sister
ROBERT NOBLE
March 1, 2018
I worked with SLP at QL and there are very few people in this world that you meet that makes a lasting impression on you. He was a mentor, a friend and an inspiration. I as well as so many others are truly saddened by his passing.
He will be missed and always remembered from the lessons he taught us all.
I remember that he would call hundreds of people on their birthdays whether he knew you well or not. You always felt special from the SLP birthday call.
I remember SLP being pushed into the pool at the Hyatt in San Diego during our party for the Spartans/NC game on the USS Vinson aircraft carrier at the San Diego Naval Base. Even then he was smiling and laughing in his soaking wet suit.
He always knew someone's inner talent and knew if they were not being used properly and made every effort to insure you were in the right position to reach your potential. That is a man who loved life, lived life and cared for his fellow man.
We can all strive to be more like SLP and we would never reach his level. That is how special this man was.
My prayers for your family in this difficult time.
Sincerely
Robert Noble
Ryan Dandin
March 1, 2018
I worked a few months with Piazza. For his position at Quicken Loans, he was one of the most approachable. He often came to our area to ask how we were doing and joke around with us. He was always laughing, he was always positive and he had such a contagious attitude. He will be truly missed and my thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marlene George-Book
March 1, 2018
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your father was a kind, thoughtful, warm human being who always had a smile along with kind words for me. We are all better off for having known him. My condolences and prayers go to the family.
Kellie Mccarthy-Watts
March 1, 2018
Thank you Dear Friend, the forever impression that you have left on my heart, the knowledge you have instilled, the confidence to be who I am and the incredible amount of love that you have given will forever live on till the day we meet again! Your incredible fight and endurance is remarkable. Your presence may not be here in human form, but your spirit shines brightly on all of us and lives in our hearts always. Love you Steve! Rest In Peace And Enjoy your Dance with your Love! Kellie
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