John Stec

1950 - 2024

John Stec passed away at the age of 74 on June 9, 2024. He is preceded in death by his father Anthony Stec, mother, Lena Stec, his brother Anthony (Butchy), and his sister, Carol.

He is survived by his wife Virginia (Ginny) Stec, his daughter Cathy Renfrow and her husband Grant Renfrow, his daughter Ginny Holland and her husband Joel Holland, his grand children Brenden Holland, Brady Holland, Brooke Renfrow, Brenna Holland, Brett Renfrow, his great grand-daughter Bella Holland, his brother Charlie Stec, sister Joanne Salas, and many brother and sister-in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Also included are the many friends he treated as family. His family, friends, co-workers, and neighbors were all very special to John.

John was born on April 22, 1950 in Chelsea, Massachusetts. He joined the Army and served his beloved country for 23 years. He loved his time at Fort Devens, Massachusetts where he was part of the 10th Special Forces Group Airborne-he was proud to be a Green Beret. His military career brought him and his family to Virginia where he was assigned to the Support Directorate of a special missions unit. While still serving in the Army, John started working for DEA as a military liaison. He stayed with DEA after his retirement and worked there for 23 years as well. John loved every minute of his years of service. He enjoyed the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, going to yard sales, getting a bargain, and volunteering at the Army Museum.

The family will receive visitors from 4-7:00 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024 at Miller Funeral Home, 3200 Golansky Blvd., Woodbridge, VA 22192, where a service will follow at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.