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WILLIAM STEPH Obituary

STEPH, William D. Jr. Of North Reading, formerly of East Boston and Malden, May 17, 2025, age 92. Beloved husband of 67 years to Rosemarie (Coviello) Steph; loving father of Diane Daigle and husband, Dan of Tewksbury, William Steph and wife, Sheila of Newton, NH and Robert Steph and wife, Teresa of Las Vegas, NV; devoted grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Steph; many nieces and nephews; longtime friends, Thomas Murphy and Larry Cataldo. Predeceased by his mom Ethel (Accusato) Steph; very special cousin, Thomas Nunes; and friend, Babe Wacenske. Longtime employee of Sears and Roebucks in Boston for 35 plus years and a custodian for the North Reading Public Schools. Visitation at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow St., NORTH READING, on Saturday, May 31, at 8:45 to 10:15 AM, followed by an 11:00 AM, Funeral Mass at St. Theresa's Church, 63 Winter St., North Reading. Interment in Riverside Cemetery, North Reading. In lieu of flowers, spirituals will be welcomed. U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. Croswell Funeral Home North Reading (978) 664-3031 www.croswellfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from May 23 to May 24, 2025.

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May

31

Visitation

8:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.

Croswell Funeral Home

19 Bow St, NORTH READING, MA

May

31

Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

St. Theresas Church

63 Winter St, NORTH READING, MA

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Croswell Funeral Home

19 Bow St., North Reading, MA 01864

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