Steven DiPiano

Steven "Steve" DiPiano, 62, of Tampa, FL (formerly of Malvern, PA) passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 6, 2025. He was the husband of Elaine (Rowland) DiPiano. They would have celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary this year.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of Pasquale DiPiano and the late Dolores DiPiano. Steve was a graduate of the Great Valley School District, Malvern, PA, and RETS Electronic School in Broomall, PA. Steve built a 40-year career as an accomplished RF Specialist beginning at General Electric in King of Prussia, PA, and then with Lockheed Martin in Valley Forge and Newtown, PA. Steve was with Lockheed for almost 32 years, with the last 10 years at the Oldsmar, FL facility. He was greatly committed to his work, but it was never a question that his family was his priority.

He loved taking his family on camping trips and enjoyed boating in Maryland. Steve was affectionately known as "The Mayor" as you could find him on the sidelines of Nick's lacrosse games or Lindsay's karate classes talking to everyone he met.

Life with Steve was early morning breakfasts laughing at Three Stooges reruns, a running Pink Floyd soundtrack, outings to sit by the water for lunch (preferably with a burger!), the best dad jokes you've ever heard, and a warm hand on your shoulder. He was the Captain Kirk on duty for lengthy treks up the coast to visit his family in Pennsylvania and Maryland. There, he joyfully participated in laughs on the deck, trips to Chocolate World, and bumpy tractor rides to pick fruit at the orchard with his grandchildren who affectionately called him "Pop-Pop".

He will be remembered fondly for his truly unique laugh (which his grandkids loved to imitate), his love for relaxing on the beach, and his unwavering loyalty, love and dedication to his family. Steve will be deeply missed, but remembered constantly for the legacy and foundation that he laid for the family that he built and his example of neighborly service in the lives of all he knew.

In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by his two children, Lindsay (Jonathan) Gostkowski; Nicholas (Lauren) DiPiano; four grandchildren, Graham DiPiano, Blaire DiPiano, Walker DiPiano, Harley Gostkowski, and Baby Gostkowski on the way. He is also survived by his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Ike and Pam Rowland; John and Lesley Rowland; and brother, Craig. Steve is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Adam, Tazia (Doug), Courtney, Kaitlyn, Megan, and Ava. Steve was pre-deceased by his mother-in-law, Janet Rowland Shores, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lori and Lee Dobbs.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Steve's life at a memorial service on February 22, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, 100 W. Uwchlan Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335. Memorial contributions can be made in Steve's honor to Central Presbyterian Church towards the continued development of Central's Children & Youth Programs.