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Steve Carlesi Obituary
Steve Carlesi, 37, of Scranton, formerly of New Jersey, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012.
Born July 22, 1974, he was a son of Thomas Stephen Carlesi of Boca Raton, Fla., and Alice Jacobs Carlesi of Basking Ridge, N.J.
He graduated from Hebron Academy, Maine and Boston University, with a degree in communications and broadcasting.
Steve was employed for 12 years with the Opie and Anthony Radio Show. His last five years there, he was both program director and executive producer. He was also the executive producer of the Danny Bonaduce Show in Philadelphia and most recently, was employed as the production director and on-air talent for Rock 107, Scranton.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Elisabeth Carlesi.
Surviving, in addition to his parents, are his wife, the former, Mary Jo (M.J.) Kovaleski; son, Xander Haras Mikina Carlesi; stepdaughter, Aubrey Wilpiszewski.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in All Saints Parish, 66 Willow St., Plymouth. Family and friends are invited to call Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice, in Steve's name.
Please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com for directions or to submit online condolences to Steve's family.
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Angus
March 1, 2025
Wish you were here to know how loved you are brother. RIP you big beautiful bear. Grr.
A fan
August 8, 2024
Love you Steve! Thanks for the laughs brother!!
Paul R. Nelson
October 25, 2023
Listening to old O&A clips today, you were great. Hoping all the best for you wherever you are now, Steve. People haven't forgotten about you.
Ed
June 21, 2022
Thinking about you and all the love and laughter you provided. Rest in peace
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Jimmy
June 11, 2022
Thank you, Steve. You are very missed and loved.
Eli
February 16, 2022
I hope his family knows how much we love and love him even in 2022
Ramone
April 5, 2021
Thank you Steve C for the hours of entertainment. You're missed by so many and most of us never got the chance to meet you. Condolences to the Carlisi Family and friends
Conner Peterson
March 16, 2021
Until we meet again... ill be in the living room.
Why not.
Daniele Sciarretta
September 27, 2020
Your legend traveled far, sweet Steve.
Riposa in pace
Matthew Walker
May 24, 2019
Hey, as a fan of O&A and subsequently Steve C... I just wanna say R.I.P. You've brought me many a laughs over the years. I wish your family well.
And I mourn your loss.
R.I.P Steve C
"Yeeeeesssssssss"...
arnold ziffel
July 24, 2012
rip steve, you will be missed.
Brian R
July 19, 2012
To Steve C family, Though I never met Steve I felt as if I knew him like a friend he made me laugh with all his creations and will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family
Danny DeHaven
July 17, 2012
MJ and family,
My sincerest condolences in your loss. Steve was a very talented man, and provided many people a reprieve from the daily concerns of life. God bless you in these days ahead.
Mike S
July 17, 2012
Steve you will be missed and left us way too soon.
Steven M
July 17, 2012
Thank you for all the entertainment you provided over the years. It's strange how someone you never met can effect your life so much.. Truly saddened by this.. I will help in anyway that I can. RIP big man..
Paul H
July 17, 2012
RIP Steve...you were responsible for some of the funniest times in my life as producer of O&A and foundrymusic.com. I was saddened when you left the O&A show and felt that it lost something with your departure. MJ - Steve will be sorely missed, as you know, and there are alot of listeners like me who will try their best to help you and Xander get through this hard time. We are here for you!
Steve Z
July 16, 2012
RIP Martini Steve.. Thanks for all the great memories on the O & A Show.. You were a great part of the show and a reason for its success. You will be missed.. Thoughts go out to your wife and son.
Ralph H.
July 16, 2012
I just heard baout htis and am shocked and saddened. I met Steve back in 2009 when he before he officially worked with the guys when they were on WNEW, and when he began the Foundry.com site when he moved to NJ. He was a good friend of my band back then, and did his best to help promote us. Even though I have not talked/seen him in at least 8 years, he still was cool and remembered me when I ran into him once.....A great guy, and a great loss. My condolences to his family.
July 16, 2012
Thanks for the years of entertainment you provided on the O&A show. You were a genuine guy. My deepest sympathy to the Carlesi family. Rest in peace my friend.
John M.
July 16, 2012
RIP Steve. My Condolences and prayers go out for his family.
July 16, 2012
Selfless always...Much love sir.
Gail Fonseca
July 16, 2012
I remember you speaking of your new baby and the true warmth and delight in your voice, sharing a real moment with us on the air. Your little guy will be constantly reminded how much his papa bear loves him! So sorry you left us too early but you have left a legacy of laughter for us to enjoy. Thank you Steve C! Prayers and condolences to your family.
Gary T
July 16, 2012
Steve you was a great guy and producer of some of the funniest stuff on Opie and Anthony's show, Your time in this life was too short! My heart and love goes out to MJ, be strong and we are here for you! Steve RIP Buddy
ken jackson
July 16, 2012
rest in peace steve thanks for the memories from from the opie and anthony show and the rock 107 you will be missed
Roland B
July 16, 2012
RIP Steve. You provided great radio on O&A. May GOD look over your family.
Matt C
July 16, 2012
Steve was an amazing part of the O&A family... he will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Chris Cyr
July 16, 2012
RIP Steve C. Your gonna be missed. Thank you for years of laughter.... My condolences to Steves family...
Nick
July 16, 2012
Thank you, Steve for all the years of great radio you made for Opie and Anthony. The fans miss you greatly. RIP. Grrrr.
Elden Skifstad
July 16, 2012
Drivin through yellowstone, swear I saw a bear wearing a flame shirt..Ramone!!
Ethel Miller
July 15, 2012
Dear Steve - you were one of the good ones. I am thankful that I got to work with you. You welcomed the girl from Texas with open arms into the WNEW/O&A family. Thank you for going the extra mile and for being one of the nicest guys anyone would be lucky to meet. May you find peace. Thinking of you and your family. We've had to say goodbye to you way too soon. :(
Tom Morris
July 15, 2012
Steve was a great executive producer and brought many funny moments to the O and A show; most of them at his own expense but took it all in stride. RIP Steve C.
Luke Nolan
July 15, 2012
Laughter lasts forever. Thanks for making me spill my coffee at least twice. God bless the family RIP Steve.
Jim
July 15, 2012
Yessssss, this little of mine. (in Steve's voice..........
jim
July 15, 2012
Thanks Steve!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jessica Schwartz
July 15, 2012
I am so sad to hear of Steve'spassing. I worked with Steve at WNEW 10 years ago. He was a great guy and was always willing to do whatever i needed to have my commercials produced. He had a brilliant mind and a kind heart. I am so sorry for your loss.
Sandy Delgado
July 15, 2012
Steve was a big bear with a big heart. It's so sad to hear of his passing. May you rest in peace. Condolences to your family and friends.
Jodi
July 15, 2012
I'm still shocked that this happend. Steve we worked together for at K-ROCK...I just saw you less than a year ago. My heart hurts for all your family and friends. Your memory will be kept alive. Hope you are okay...and always look down on your loved ones...remember you are always in our hearts.
PJ Bohlin
July 15, 2012
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Steve. All the best to his family during this difficult time.
Linda Bruno
July 15, 2012
Steve was a real sweetheart and always had a kind soul. I pray for his family during this time and will be thinking of your smile Monday morning. Rest in peace my friend.
July 15, 2012
My heart goes out to Steve's family, I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Having met him, he was the real deal.
RIP Steve
John and Rose Marie Sztybel
July 15, 2012
We feel as if we knew Steve after hearing about him from our son Christopher, who worked with Steve for years and considered him a good friend. Steve is gone much too soon, and we send our deepest sympathy to his family. We will keep you and Steve in our prayers.
Tiffany S.
July 15, 2012
I would like to offer my deepest condolences.
JD
July 14, 2012
Thanks for all the great times Steve, you are sorely missed.
Joe Soprano
July 14, 2012
My favorite Steve memory was when I was an O&A blogger for the Foundry website, and one time I called in and let's just say it was not necessarily "worst of" material. Concerned about someone representing Foundry having a forgettable moment, Steve sent an uplifting email, with a subject line I will never forget: "Don't make me break out the yardstick on you, boy."
RIP Steve. Only the good die young.
Gregg Hughes
July 14, 2012
while I cant go to the Funeral (too far, too short notice) your legacy will always be on my mind bright and early monday morning, god speed my friend
Bill Gurrisi
July 14, 2012
Thank you for entertaining me steve. You provided me with years of laughter. I wish nothing but the best for your family.
J Gonzalez
July 14, 2012
Steve, I did not know you but you kept our favorite radio shows going. You will me missed, my condolences to his family. A friend in Texas
Pete Klarich
July 14, 2012
RIP Steve. Blessings to the family.
JamesJFromLI
July 14, 2012
RIP Steve. Deepest condolences to the Carlisi family in your time of loss. Your years of entertainment on the O&A show will never be forgotten.
Dave From Philly
July 14, 2012
God speed, sir. You are and will be sorely missed by many!! I hope you get a better car and as many martinis as you want in the afterlife :-(
Kyle
July 14, 2012
Listener since the WNEW days... thanks for all the laughs budday!
Christopher Calabro
July 14, 2012
Sincere condolences to Steve's entire family. As a co-worker and friend for many years at WNEW-FM, I have missed our daily workplace conversations for the last few years. He was a funny and good man all the way around and always got the job done no matter how many distractions were thrown his way; a true professional, a rare breed these days. He will always be one of the most important and good people I have ever worked with and I am truly grateful to have known him.
Nathan Howdyshell
July 14, 2012
RIP! You will be Missed by many. May God watch over Mj and X
GRRRRRR!
Rob Q
July 14, 2012
To think that a man who started out as a simple listener of the show would one day become the Executive Producer of a multi-national program. Good Luck big guy.
Steve Carlesi
July 14, 2012
And that's how you executive produce.
Paul Dickens
July 14, 2012
RIP Steve
Shawn T
July 14, 2012
Steve, you were taken far too young, but that always seems to happen to the good ones.
Keep an eye on my daughter for me, and make sure that Patrice doesn't get near her.
You will be missed
Doris and Edd Pratt
July 14, 2012
With deepest sympathy.
Mike Isbell
July 14, 2012
Steve gave me years of laughter and it's sad he is gone too soon, god bless his wife and son
Lou Farin
July 14, 2012
Steve C brought a special kind of energy to the O&A show. He will always be missed. I want to wish peace for MJ and family during this difficult time.
Jay Santiago
July 14, 2012
Absolutely will miss you old friend. Passing love and sympathy to the Carlesi family.
Ron Paar
July 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy for the family!
David Taylor
July 14, 2012
R.I.P. Steve
Michael Forkan
July 14, 2012
RIP Steve C loved you on the O and A show
you will be missed :(
Red
July 14, 2012
Godspeed, Ramone.
Jeremy
July 14, 2012
Steve and Family, I hope you realize how much entertainment Steve gave to people every day! I never met him but he seemed like a great guy. I will not soon forget him. I hope you can find some peace and solace.
Robert Dunne
July 14, 2012
Rest in peace Steve
Drew Johnson
July 14, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss, MJ and Xander. Steve brought many years of smiles and entertainment to millions of people. Godspeed to you and your family.
Cathleen ORourke
July 14, 2012
I am very, very sad at the passing of Steve C. All of my thoughts and hopes are with MJ, Xander and the rest of the family. I'm so sorry. Be strong.
Stephen Wargo
July 14, 2012
Rest in Peace Steve
John Perry Capitol Police Retired
July 14, 2012
MJ
There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for your loss. Please know that you, your family and Steve are in my prayers.
Stay Strong
mike riemer
July 14, 2012
love you steve,so many laughs on the radio,you feel like family to me
July 14, 2012
Rip steve
Rob Russo
July 14, 2012
Thank you for the break you gave me Steve, and the many laughs. You were a talented man. I wont forget you. RIP.
July 14, 2012
M.J. and Xander.
I'm sorry to hear about the loss of Steve. Endless thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kellyann,Tony,Nina,Sierra and Malayna Calo
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