Stephen R. Viscelli, Jr.

1942 ~ 2026

Stephen R. Viscelli, Jr., 83, of Rome, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with his loving family by his side.

He was born in Rome, NY, on October 24, 1942, son of the late Stephen and Mary Cianfrocco Viscelli. Stephen attended Rome Schools and graduated from Rome Free Academy, Class of 1960. After high school, Stephen met the love of his life, Maria "Marie" Scaccia. They were married in St. John the Baptist Church, Rome, on September 14, 1963, a blessed union of over 62 years. Together they raised a family of five beautiful children. Stephen was employed, as a Security Officer, with Revere Copper and Brass, Rome, for just shy of 50 years. Known as the "Gatekeeper", Stephen was the first face you would see when you arrived for work. Some of the employees even thought he may have been there longer than Paul Revere on the horse! Stephen and Maria were the co-owners of Marialena's Café, Rome and Stephen was also the co-owner of V&V Billiards, with Angelo Vinci.

Stephen was an avid NY Yankees fan, a member of the Toccolana Club, the Galliano Club, one of the founding members of the RFA Dugout Club and a member of St. John the Baptist Church. He enjoyed frequent trips to Turning Stone Casino, as well as meeting up with his buddies for the ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) Club. What Stephen really loved most was spending time with his family and the grandkids.

Surviving are his wife, Maria; children, Kellie (Jason) Combs, Stephanie Viscelli (Dan Fenton), Stephen Viscelli (Melissa Wilde), Marialena "Lena" Viscelli and Christina "Tee Tee" (David) Benn; grandchildren, Victoria and Joseph Facciolo, Isabella and Antonio Cicci, Armando, Stella and Sonny Viscelli and Michael and Matthew Benn, Remington and Ruger; a sister-in-law, Patricia Scaccia; as well as his beloved niece and nephews, cousins and many cherished friends.

He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Mary; and his father and mother-in-law, Armando "Skip" and Victoria (Sciorilli) Scaccia.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the 3rd Floor at Rome Health for their kindness and compassion shown to Stephen during his stay.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 9 a.m., from St. John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome. Relatives and friends may call at the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, on Monday, February 9, 2026, from 4-7 p.m. Private burial will take place in St. Peter's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Stephen's name, may be made to Abraham House of Rome, 417 N. Washington St., Rome, NY 13440 or the Rome Lions Club, PO Box 765, Rome, NY 13441.

To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.