Stephen V. DeSisto

Stephen Vincent DeSisto, age 64, of Middleton, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Stephen was born on February 25, 1960, in Hyde Park, MA, son of Joseph and Elaine (Jefferson) DeSisto. He was raised in Canton, MA, and graduated from Xaverian Brothers High School in 1978.
After graduation, Stephen found his true passion working in the automotive industry. He not only enjoyed selling cars but also built lasting friendships with colleagues and customers alike. Before his retirement, he became widely known in the industry as "Stevie D."
Stephen met his life partner, Esther Parks, through the automotive industry, and together they blended their families, embracing a chaotic yet joyful life filled with children, significant others, and many dogs.
A lifelong Boston Bruins fan, Stephen attended countless games and cherished a memorable photo with the Stanley Cup alongside longtime coach Claude Julien. His favorite pastimes also included fishing with his family, cooking, trying new restaurants (and offering very strong opinions about them), and spending time in his beloved home surrounded by family.
Stephen was the undisputed champion of the dad joke, and his quick sense of humor will be fondly remembered by his children and all who knew him. His meticulous kitchen regimens, a source of much laughter in their lively household, will also be dearly missed. Stephen was an incredible conversationalist who always took time to listen, whether the problem was big or small. His wide-ranging discussions about food, history, and culture made him a beloved presence in the lives of many, and his home was always a revolving door of friends and family stopping by to talk to "Stevie D."
Stephen is survived by his life partner, Esther Parks; his children, Courtney DeSisto and her husband Joshua Heath of North Andover, MA, Nicole Szatrowski and her husband Kyle of Boynton Beach, FL, Michael DeSisto and his wife Devon of Essex, VT, Devan DeSisto of Burlington, MA, and Jessica Parks of Puerto Rico; his three brothers, Joseph DeSisto and his wife Maureen of Salt Lake City, UT, Peter DeSisto and his wife Jane of Canton, MA, and Michael DeSisto of Minneapolis, MN; and his mother, Elaine DeSisto of Canton, MA.
He enjoyed close relationships with many other family members, including his aunt and uncle, cousins, niece, nephews, and grandniece and grandnephews.
Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Joseph A. DeSisto, Sr.; his uncle, Albert Michael DeSisto; and his beloved Aunt Helen.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours between 3:00-7:00 PM, on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA. A funeral mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM, on Monday, February 17, 2025, at Saint Robert Bellarmine Church, 198 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GoFundMe, at gofundme, in honor of Ambar Hussein, Stephen's devoted aid, whose unwavering commitment allowed him to live the life he did. Donations can also be made to the MS Ability Alliance at MS Ability Alliance, an organization Stephen supported.