Steven Tenor Roberts

Steven Tenor Roberts, 81, of Windsor, CT, and devoted husband to Marie D. (Pizzoni) Roberts, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Saint Francis Hospital, in Hartford, CT. Steven was born in Hartford, CT, February 16, 1943, son to the late Frank T. and Arlene A. (Curtin) Roberts, and grew up living in Manchester, CT. Steven enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country from June 9, 1961 to May 16, 1963 as a medic, and also worked as a machinist at Pratt & Whitney for over 30 years.
On August 5, 1967, Steven married the love of his life, Marie D. Pizzoni, together they shared two sons and 57 years of marriage. Steven was a loving and caring husband and father, who was family oriented and embraced making lasting memories with those closest to him. He will be remembered for his comedic sense of humor, his big infectious smile, as he was always trying to make other laugh, even while feeling at his worst.
Steven was extremely creative and was known for creating birthday cards for his co-workers and drawing various doodles and cartons of them. With his passion for drawing, Steven attended a 2-year program at the Hartford Art School. With his love for art also came a love for nature and animals. One of his favorite pass times was simply sitting on his deck watching the animals in his yard. Steven was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, in Windsor, for many years.
The passing of steven will leave a permanent void in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Along with his devoted wife Marie, Steven leaves to celebrate his memory his son Frank Roberts (Kelly); his sister and brother in-law, Fran and Arnie Berman; cousins, Sally Orzark, and Cliff & Lorraine LeBonte; nephews, John Pizzoni (Meghan), Jason Berman (Amy), and Justin Berman; nieces, Crystal Pizzoni (Adam), and Michelle Royal (Gabe); great nephews, Jason, Jr., Andrew, Caleb, and Carter.
Along with his parents, Steven was predeceased by his in laws Francis and Isabelle Pizzoni, his brother in-law John Pizzoni, and his son Steven Tenor Roberts, Jr.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt Thank You to all of the medical staff that helped Steven along his difficult journey with cancer.
Steven's family will receive family and friends on Monday, September 16, 2024, from 11am-12pm, followed by a funeral service at 12pm, at Carmon Poquonock Funeral Home, 1816 Poquonock Ave., Windsor, CT. The interment with Military Honors will follow immediately after in Windsor Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, Windsor, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the America Cancer Society.