Stephen Richard "Steve" Teta

Stephen Richard "Steve" Teta obituary

Stephen Richard "Steve" Teta

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Stephen Teta Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ruggiero Family Memorial Home - East Boston on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Teta, Stephen Richard "Steve", of East Boston formerly of Winthrop, passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Thursday, September 11th at the age of 93.

Loving son of the late Stefano and Antonetta (Cote) Teta.

Beloved father of Stephen R. Teta, Jr. and his wife Denise, Lauren E. McMullen (Teta) and her husband Jay, and the late James M. Teta.

Cherished grandfather of Stephen R. Teta III, and wife Stacy (Koval) Teta, Michael J. Teta and wife Lytta (Dorsey) Teta, and James C. McMullen and wife Remington (Talbot) McMullen.

Adored great grandfather of Jocelyn, Luke, Tilly, Genevieve and Chloe.

Former husband of the late Ann Giuliotti and Elizabeth Ballerini.

Stephen also served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Family and friends will honor Stephen's life by gathering at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home, East Boston, for a memorial visitation on Saturday, September 20th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM.

In accordance with the family's wishes, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Stephen's name to DAV - Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301 or online at https://www.dav.org/ways-to-give/

May he rest in peace.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

20

Service

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Ruggiero Family Memorial Home

971 Saratoga St., East Boston, MA 02128

Send Flowers

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