Kevin J. Whitehouse

Kevin J. Whitehouse obituary, Mantua, NJ

Kevin J. Whitehouse

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Kevin Whitehouse Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith Funeral Home - Mantua on Nov. 17, 2025.

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Kevin J. Whitehouse, age 39 of Mantua Twp. NJ died tragically on Thursday November 6, 2025. Born in Washington Twp., on December 20, 1985, he graduated from Clearview Regional High School Class of 2004. Kevin was a shining light in the lives of everyone he touched and brought joy and love to his family and friends. He was a free spirit, crafty, creative, smart, thoughtful, was funny, had a great sense of humor, and lived his life the way he wanted. Kevin was good at everything he did and will be sorely missed, especially his beautiful smile that lit up a room.
Kevin was crafty in many areas. He spent a great deal of his time tending his Bonsai trees, repurposing and upgrading sneakers, and making friends with everyone he encountered. He was a jokester and a lover. Kevin loved music, writing and being outdoors. He was a big help to his mother taking care of her home.
Kevin is survived by his loving mother, Kelly Stefanow; his brothers, Stephen and Jason; nieces, Brooklyn and Lilly; grandparents, Pat and George Griggs and Kathleen Stefanow; uncles, Dewey and Charles; and many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends may visit from 2 pm to 3:30 pm on Friday, November 21st at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ where a memorial service will be held at 3:30 pm.
Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
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21

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Smith Funeral Home

47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051

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Nov

21

Memorial service

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051

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