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Born in Philadelphia, Stephen was a life long resident of Levittown.
He worked at U.S. Steel's Fairless Works for many years.
Stephen loved being with friends and family He also loved fishing, crabbing, playing cards and games, shooting pool and being an all around jokester. He was a great cook and absolutely loved being able to do this for family and friends. His most frequently used phrase was "taste this, taste this".
Above all, Stephen was loving and kind and had the ability to make every one laugh.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Gerald, his mother, Dolores, and his brother David Donahue.
He is the husband of Donna (Delia) and the father of David (Jaimee), Dominic (Becky), Stephen (Marieen), James, David (Marie) and Danielle (Tom). He is the grandfather of 15.
Stephen is survived by his brothers, Michael (Karen), Peter (Diane), Paul, Mark, Matthew (Olga), Brian (Heather), Glenn, Luke (Roxann); his sisters Diane Amareld (Don), Suzanne Coffey, and Lori Ellis (Mike); brothers and sisters-in-law, Rory Martin (Gary), George Delia (Maggie), Ron Delia (Sue) and 41 nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to call from 8:30 until 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Rd., Levittown where his funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Interment of ashes will follow at Our Lady of Grace Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 Saint Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Diane Amareld
December 4, 2024
Stephen, I don’t know how 8 years has gone by since you are here. You would be happy & proud of our family I have to believe you are watching. We miss you very much
Diane Amareld
December 4, 2020
Stephen... it’s been 4 years...I STILL miss you every day. Love, Diane
Diane Amareld
November 21, 2019
It's been 3 years, Stephen.....I still, and always will, miss you every day.....Love, Diane
Diane (Donahue) Amareld
February 23, 2017
Stephen, Every day I miss you being here.
Love, Diane
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Denny DiGiovanni
December 28, 2016
My condolences to Steve's family. I worked with Steve at PFM for many years and was the victim of his practical jokes on more than one occasion.We all enjoyed the many dishes that he made and brought in to work. I am going to miss you Steve, but will see you again in heaven....
December 13, 2016
A truly remarkable person! You will be missed!
Karen Figaniak
December 13, 2016
To the Donahue Family,
So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Squad #4 WCPD
December 12, 2016
You all have our deepest condolences to you and all of your family. He will always be with you in spirit and in all of your hearts. Those memories made with him will be him reminding you that he is still with you.
Lori Ellis
December 12, 2016
In Memory of my Brother Steve.Today is full of memories of a brother laid to rest and every single one of them is filled with happiness. For you were someone special always a joy to know and there was so much pain when it was time to let you go. That's why this special message I a m sending to heaven above for the angels including Mom and dad and David to take care of you and give you all my love.
I will miss you everyday and how you always made me laugh when I saw you. Love you always my big brother Steve.
Diane Amareld
December 11, 2016
Dear Stephen, so many good things I will miss...laughing, trying to keep you out of "the talking tree", lol, watching you with the little grandkids, cooking, your pride in your fish tank, you remembering and calling everyone for their birthdays, how proud you have been about how wonderful all the kids turned out, all the hours we spent playing board games, Stephen, so many good things....you were my brother and my friend for 62 years.
I will miss you every day. I love you.
Stephen Donahue
December 11, 2016
I havent stopped missing you since that day. I know you will always be around for us and the kids. I love you partner!!
Paul Donahue
December 10, 2016
Steve you will be dearly missed . By so many . You always made everyone around you comfortable and welcome.
I will also miss you laughing at your own jokes as you told them that was always as funny as the joke.
Troy loved spending time with you and talking with you . He will cherish the time with you forever .
Thank you for being a big brother that guided myself and our big family growing up . Love you big brother Steve ,
Love Paul and Troy.
December 10, 2016
Our thoughts remain with you and your family at this time. We are honored by the trust and confidence you have placed in us during this difficult time.
- The Staff of James J. Dougherty Funeral Home
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