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1960
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2025
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Stephen Francz Obituary
April 12, 1960 - September 18, 2025
Steve passed away peacefully Thursday morning at one of his favorite places, the Golden Nugget, where he had been celebrating his anniversary with his loving wife Wendy. Steve was one of the most affable people you could ever meet. Jokingly dubbed "The Mayor of Mays Landing", he made it a mission to make everyone he came in contact with feel like family. Steve partook in many jobs in his life, but his true profession was as a nurse, where he wore many hats throughout his career. He was held in the highest esteem in every position he took, and the community he built at AtlantiCare is better for knowing him. Aside from being a coach and mentor, Steve had the magnetic personality that people could not resist the pull of. His friends could always rely on him for help, and his family knew him as the safe haven for all their life's challenges. The greatest indictment of his personality can be seen in the people that considered him as an uncle or father figure. Dozens, if not hundreds, of athletes he coached, friends of his kids, and professionals he mentored sought his advice and wisdom. His greatest treasure was his family and friends, and he was at his happiest surrounded by those he loved, listening to rock music, doing pickle back shots, grilling, and swimming in the pool during one of his many events. He was an avid Steelers fan who loved sports, and he was the king of tailgating. Steve is survived by his wife Wendy; his daughters Kelly, Devin, Sarah, Kate, and Jen; his son Tyler; his mother Pat; his brothers William and Curtis, and his grandchildren Riley, Jake, Connor, Charlie, Mavis, Aloy, Valentina, and Bennett. And to the dozens of others who saw him as a father, you belong here as well.
A visitation and celebration of Steve's life will be held on Wednesday, September 24th from 9 to 11:30am, at Boakes Funeral Home, where a service and reflections will be shared at 11:30am. In lieu of flowers and cards, the best way to remember Steve is by doing a pickle-back shot.
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6 Entries
Chris Percey
September 25, 2025
Steve was my friend, I was just lucky to work with him. He was a mentor to me as a nurse and as a man. I will miss my friend.
Jim freund
September 25, 2025
I was a friend of steve,s from back in 1981 when we worked at resorts what a good man Steve rest easy my friend. Steve was a great dealer he worked the front games almost from the beginning of his career.
Sandy Tozer
September 24, 2025
Wendy,
I am so, so, very sorry for your loss! Prayers!
AtlantiCare Coworker
September 24, 2025
Smart, caring, and charismatic - Steve was one of the best nurses I have ever met. People say, "He will be missed." all the time when giving platitudes, but it's genuinely true in the case of Steve. I hope memories of him make those who will miss him laugh despite the loss of a great man.
Dominick Formica
September 23, 2025
Steve was my first supervisor at Tropicana in1983. He taught me the game of craps. Ironically years later he was my nurse at ACMC . A wonderful person and friend to all. RIP
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