Mr. Steven J. Englehardt

HAVERHILL - Mr. Steven J. Englehardt, 64, of Haverhill, formerly of Topsfield, beloved husband of Jane R. Bell, passed away unexpectedly, Monday, January 20, 2020. Born in Beverly he was the son of Janice (Cunningham) Englehardt and the late John B. Englehardt. He was raised and educated in Topsfield and was a graduate of Masconomet Regional High School Class of 1973. A gifted athlete Steven was Captain of the football and hockey teams and also played baseball. He continued his education receiving his Associates Degree from Essex Agricultural and Technical Institute. Mr. Englehardt had been employed as a heavy equipment operator for the J. Marchese & Sons Inc., of Everett for over 20 years where he was known for his strong work ethic, his dependability and able to be counted on to get a job done. Steven had many talents and interests, one of his greatest joys was salt water fishing in the Merrimac River, and off Beverly and Salem harbors. He would be on the water any chance he could. He loved the outdoors, was and arborist and a forester and thoroughly enjoyed the nature around him. A loving husband, father and grandfather, family truly defined him; he married the love of his life and felt truly blessed to have his three daughters. He always strived to be the best husband and father he could be. He was fun loving and comical and enjoyed many adventures with his daughters and grandchildren as they grew. He was always a source of strength for his family and could always be counted on for his support, guidance and love. He will be fondly remembered for his loyalty, his quiet strength and his cheerful nature and will be deeply missed by his loving family and many friends. Surviving Steven, in addition to his high school sweetheart and wife of 34 years, Jane, and his mother Janice, are his daughters; Cheryl Englehardt and her husband Michael Bell of North Andover, Jessica Marchionda and her husband Adam of Georgetown and Rosalyn Englehardt and her fiancé Ryan Foley of Charlestown, his grandchildren, John and Julianna Marchionda of Georgetown, his brothers, Toby Englehardt and his wife Leah of Wenham and Ronald Englehardt and his wife Dianne of Arizona and several nieces and nephews. ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours in the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 167 Maple St. (Rte. 62) Danvers on Sunday, Jan. 26th from 2 to 4 P.M. All other services are private. ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Steven's memory to Chocorua Lake Conservancy, P.O. Box 105, Chocorua, NH 03817 or at http://www.chocorualakeconservancy.org/mt-chocorua/ . To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.