Steven J. Fallette

DANVERS — Steven John Fallette, 26, died Sunday, May 31, 2009 unexpectedly at his home in Danvers.

Born in Danvers on April 24, 1983, he was the beloved son of Bruce Fallette of Danvers and Janet (Matthews) and Paul Bateman of Wenham. He was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Danvers High School, Class of 2001.

Steven played baseball with the Danvers National Little League and Danvers Youth Hockey. He and his family especially enjoyed trips up to Quebec with his hockey team. Steven also enjoyed BMX racing, where he had ranked third in the state. He had been employed as a mechanic and most recently worked for Hogan Tire in Beverly.

Steven enjoyed working alongside his father in the family business, S&B Auto Repair. He also was an avid New England sports fan and especially enjoyed Bruins games with Gramp Sal. Steven will be deeply missed by Grammy Millie; he was the apple of her eye.

Besides his parents, Steven is survived by his brother P.J., and sisters, Courtney and Tayler Bateman of Wenham and Danielle Fallette of Danvers, his grandparents, Salvatore Fallette of Danvers and Richard and Millie Matthews of Danvers, his aunt Kim Cifra of Everett, and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Visiting hours were Thursday, June 4, 2009 from 4 to 8 p.m. at C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers. The funeral is private at the request of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Steven's name to the Danvers People to People Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2076, Danvers, MA 01923. www.LyonsFuneral.com.