Steven A. DiFranco

Steven A. DiFranco obituary, Forked River, NJ

Steven A. DiFranco

Steven DiFranco Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Nov. 7, 2024.

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Steven A. DiFranco, age 72, of Forked River passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center, New Brunswick, surrounded by his family. Steve was born in Passaic, lived in Garfield and Manahawkin, before moving to Forked River in 1999. He worked in retail as a Store Manager for various shoe stores in North Jersey. Steve also enjoyed using his customer service experience working for Trump Air and Resorts Casino Hotel. He later worked at Kohl's Department Store in Forked River. Steve always enjoyed cooking for his family and friends. His gravy was unsurpassed making it a staple in the household.
He was predeceased by his parents, Salvatore "Sam" and Helen DiFranco and his brother Salvatore "Sal" DiFranco. Surviving are his sister Jennie and her husband Will Genovese. His best friend and housemate for 25 years Jay and his beloved fur baby Tater Tot. He is also survived by his four nieces Leslie, Kelly and her husband Michael, Sally and her husband Patrick, Jodie and his sister-in-law, Diane. Along with four great nephews, Christopher, Daniel, Leo, Max and great niece Frankie.
Private interment and a Celebration of Life forthcoming. A donation in Steve's name to the Popcorn Park Zoo, P.O. Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731 would be appreciated.
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Jack Serafin

November 9, 2024

"We are all here for a micro instant. We don´t fret about the eternity which preceded us, and we obsess about the eternity to follow. Yet, in the 4fh dimension of time, each moment is also an eternity. For us, mere mortals, the shame is when we waste those moments, as the sum total reverberates forever, happy or sad, as it emanated from the beginning. It is not how long we live which matters, but rather how we live."
On behalf of myself, my family,his many friends,and admirers, I would like to extend our deepest condolences on your loss. Steve was revered by his peers. He earned lifelong respect and admiration of all whom encountered him. His undying support, guidance, and friendship was akin to a lantern in the night. May you be comforted, as we will be, with fond memories of his friendship and love.

Jack, Jacob and Julia Serafin

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