Stephen V. Motylinski

Colonel Stephen V. Motylinski, 59, of Palm Coast, FL, passed away peacefully in his sleep from
natural causes on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Steve was born in Yonkers, NY, and resided in
Medford Lakes, NJ, for nearly 30 years before moving to Palm Coast, Florida. Steve attended
the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He
received his MBA from the University of Central Oklahoma. Steve was commissioned through
the United States Air Force ROTC at VMI in 1985. He served seven years on active duty before
joining the Air Force Reserves in 1992. During his twenty-year career with the reserves, some
highlights include serving as Commander of the 913th Airlift Wing 31st Aerial Port Squadron,
volunteering to serve in Operation Iraqi Freedom, and achieving the rank of Colonel in 2009. He
retired from the military in 2013 and received the Legion of Merit honor among many other
service and achievement medals.
In his civilian life, Steve worked a majority of his career as a Project Manager for IBM and spent
his last five years working at Meadowgate Technologies. He was an active parishioner at St.
Mary of the Lakes Church in Medford, NJ, and was a 4th Degree Knight with council 6520. Steve
was a Life Member of the MOAA, and was a member of the ROA, VFW Post 7677 in Medford,
and the American Legion.
Steve was a devoted husband, proud father, supportive sibling, and fun-loving grandfather. He
was a loyal friend, kind-hearted neighbor, and a transparent coworker. During his life, he led by
example, holding himself to the highest standards of honesty and integrity. He loved watching
the Steelers and Yankees and enjoyed cheering for and coaching his daughters' sports teams.
His most joyous moments included making pizza with his family, especially his granddaughter,
attending VMI alumni events and football games, finding goofy ways to make others laugh, and
enjoying a nice after dinner cordial.
Son of the late Kenneth and Catherine Motylinski; he is survived by his loving wife of 36 years,
Deborah (nee O'Connell) Motylinski; his two daughters, Melissa Baker (Cabot), and Jennifer
Granstrand (Aidan); his brother, Kenneth Motylinski Jr. (Michelle); his sister, Valerie Tulotta
(Phil); his granddaughter, Skylar Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends may greet the family on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, from 5-8PM, at the
Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on
Thursday, January 12, 2023, at 11AM, at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd.,
Medford, NJ. The Mass will be live streamed at youtube.smlparish, click on SML Parish-You Tube.
Interment will follow in the Brig. Gen. Wm. C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Wrightstown, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Stephen's memory to the Keydet Club
Scholarship Fund at Virginia Military Institute at https://www.vmialumni.org/
To watch Steve's Memorial Video, please click the link below. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/N4P4LQ5D3WXSDMKZ