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CAGNACCI Stephen Joseph Jr., 25, of West Milford, formerly of Jefferson, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007 at the Hunterdon Medical Center. Born in Belleville, Stephen grew up in Jefferson, and graduated from Jefferson High School in 2000 with top honors. While in high school he served on Gov. Whitman's Youth Advisory Council, of which just one child from each county was selected. He was also known to be an expert with computers and had a great deal of knowledge when it came to fixing cars. For many years during high school and college, Stephen worked in many capacities, including as a computer tech, for the Fein, Such, Kahn and Shepard Law Firm in Morris Plains. To his family and friends, Stephen was known as someone who would drop anything to help, and was a man who took care of everyone he knew, even as a child. Stephen is survived by his mother, Karen Anne and her husband Travis Osterhoudt; his father, Stephen Sr.; his brother, Daniel Edward; his grandparents, Robert E. and Ann Kern and Lillian Cagnacci; his uncles, Robert Kern and Dr. Bernard J. Beute; his cousins, William K., Christopher J. and John E. Beute; and his best friend, Kevin Wickert. He was predeceased by his beloved aunt Dr. Maryanne Kern Beute. A funeral Mass will be held 12 PM Saturday at Our Lady of Magnificat R.C. Church in Kinnelon. Entombment will follow at the church's cemetery. Visiting hours will be Friday from 7-9 p.m. at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, 781 Newark-Pompton Tpke. at Route 23, Pompton Plains, and again from 9-11:30 AM Saturday morning. In lieu of flowers, donations to Freedom House, 3 Pavillion Road, Glen Gardner, NJ 08826 would be greatly appreciated by Stephen's family.

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Published by The Record/Herald News on Dec. 21, 2007.

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Manal Hamed Bayoumi

May 29, 2021

It has been about 14 years since we lost a great person like you Stephen. Your loss was a big shock to all of us. May God always give Karen the strength to overcome losing you. We all love you. May you Rest In Peace.

Jaclyn Ross

April 22, 2012

It has taken me 4 years to gather up the strength to write here. What can I say about someone who was the light of my life for almost a year? I think about how things could have been different... But mostly I think of how much I love you. We have so many wonderful memories, and I miss you just as much today as I did the day you passed. I love you so much.

Your Father

November 28, 2008

One year ago today I embraced you for the last time. I gave you the picture of your God-Mother I had held onto for all those years, and saw you off after dinner with Grandma. Never thought it would be the last time I would be able to put my arms around you and hold you tight. One year and you were in my thoughts all day today...and every day since you left Stephen.

I miss you and I mourn for you so.

Felice Friedner

July 17, 2008

For Just A Moment

For just a moment
I’m sure I saw
a flicker of light ahead.
Perhaps it was your smile.
Though past now, remembered,
in my heart
like the small sound of
a butterfly passing by.
No night
is so dark
that can not be brightened
with memories of you.
Raindrops carry along
your blessings from heaven
to wash away my tears
and bring me hope anew.

Stephen's Place

Your Father

April 6, 2008

Another Sunday and this passing storm has settled some. But the waters here continue to roar well past the rain and the quieting winds.

Sometimes you just have to sit back and view the world from the position our God has allowed us, and here, I know, was one of those spots for you Stephen.


Missing you always,

Dad

Your Father

March 19, 2008

It's been three months Stephen and things here are just not the same.

I was with Danny the other day and we talked about you and what happened. We decided to look for more answers and hope to find them soon.

Don't think for a moment that I have given up. I'll look and look as I know there's something I'm yet to find.

When the time is right, I'll be shown what it is. Until then, I will always "keep the faith."

I love you Stephen and will always miss you.

Stephen Joseph Cagnacci Junior Rest in Peace

Your Father

March 2, 2008

Came to visit you today. It's the first time we we've been alone together since you're gone. I came to make sure you had some company on this sunny March Sunday. I came for some comfort and all I left behind were my footprints in the fresh white snow. I'll be back again someday soon. You are never going to be forgotten or alone Stephen.

Gayle Baarck

February 23, 2008

Thank you to the Cagnacci families for sharing your photos of Steven...my heart is heavy for you all...Thank you for giving him to us all to know for the short time that we did...You will always remain in my thoughts and prayers.

February 10, 2008

Lyndhurst Engine Company 3

Cagnacci Family

February 10, 2008

"Our Best of Times"

Happy Birthday Stephen

February 10, 1982 - December 19, 2007

Feburary 10, 1982

Stephen J Cagnacci Sr.

February 10, 2008

ET DOCERE ET RERUM EXQUIRERE CAUSAS

Today is your 26th Birthday and I am here, thinking of the day you were born.

I remember that day, standing in awe, watching as God's miracle unfolded before me.

I myself was only twenty-five years of age at the time. You were my first born Son, Stephen.

That day I became your Father, I also became a different man.

You're birth changed me, and now, so has your death.

I will come visit you today with your brother and we will grieve together our loss of your life.

With all my love,

Your Father

.

Donna Manzi

January 7, 2008

A parable from Facts of Faith may give strength and understanding during this difficult time; your family is in my thoughts. "Death is nothing at all. It does not count. I have only slipped away into the next room. Nothing has happened. Everything remains exactly as it was. I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged. Whatever we were to each other, that we are still. Call me by the old familiar name. Speak of me in the easy way which you always used. Put no difference into your tone. Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together. Play, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my name be ever the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without an effort, without the ghost of a shadow upon it."

Life means all that it ever meant. It is the same as it ever was. There is absolute and unbroken continuity. What is this death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? I am but waiting for you, for an interval, somewhere very near, just around the corner. All is well. Nothing is hurt; nothing is lost. One brief moment and all will be as it was before. How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

064 Cagnacci

January 7, 2008

"Behold, I stand at the door and knock, if any man hears my voice and opens the door I will fellowship with him and he with me."
Revelation 3.20

February 10, 1982 - - December 19, 2007

Cagnacci Family

January 1, 2008

Lord God, I confess that I am a sinner and that Jesus came to this earth and shed his blood so that my sins may be forgiven. Lord, I confess that Jesus Christ rose from the dead and now sits at the right hand of the Father. I now accept Jesus Christ as my Personal Lord, Savior, and Master. Amen.

Tracie Orr

December 30, 2007

Steve and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You are a wonderful friend and I'm sure an amazing father. He is with the angels now and won't hurt anymore. My heart goes out to you and your family in the days ahead. I will be here for you if you need anything, even just to talk.

Larry Hawke

December 28, 2007

I was blessed with the opportunity to get to know Steven over the past year. What a gift it was! He will be missed by all but not forgotten.

Bob Klimowicz

December 28, 2007

Steve - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son. You shared with me a lot of the efforts you put forth. I want you to always know Steve that I am here to speak with you anytime you need. My younger brother was buried on his 20th birthday and I think about him every day. I honestly believe he is in a better place and someday we will be together again. My prayers go out to you and you have been a great man to know on a professional basis and a friend as well. I hope that you can always remember the joys that he brought to you and be grateful for the times and memories that no one could ever take away. My prayers are with you

Bob K.

dianne mosco

December 27, 2007

Steve and family-My prayers are with you all. You are loved by many who will see you through this time. In deepst sympathy for your family, Dianne Mosco Lang

Len Mosco

December 26, 2007

My good friend Steve and family. My heart is broken for all of you. Please know that your Son is in Heaven and with God. God chooses when he takes his Son's and Daughter's home as he allows us the time he does with our loved ones until he is ready to take them back to the Kingdom of Heaven. May you have peace knowing that your Son is resting with the Lord. God makes no mistakes. Please trust in him. God Bless all of you. Love, Len & lenny Mosco

Barbara Haelig

December 26, 2007

Steve, you are in my thoughts and in my prayers. I didn't know your son, but if he was anything like you, he must have been someone very special. Take care and comfort.

Ellen & Greg Policastro

December 26, 2007

We are so sorry for your families loss. As others are writing as well, he is at peace now. Our prayers are with you all at this time.

Tara LeMaire

December 26, 2007

The loss of Steve has greatly effected so many people ..And my deepest condolences go out to all of his Family and Friends..Steve was a great a fun loving guy he has been in my life for many of years meeting him when he first started working at the shop in Oak Ridge. Many of wonderful times we have had together..and I will always rememeber them...Steve will be greatly missed but will forever live in my heart ..

Rob Hernandez

December 26, 2007

My sincere condolences on such a tragic loss. From my brief meeting Stephen struck me as a bright and curteous young man, one whom any parent would be proud. I can only imagine what you and your family are going through. I hope that you may truly find peace and understanding in what he has left behind to remember him by.

Michael McConville

December 26, 2007

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Stephen.

February 10, 1982 - December 19, 2007

Stephen J Cagnacci, Sr.

December 25, 2007

It's Christmas Morning and I'm remembering my Son Stephen Junior, and how I looked forward to his phone call, just to know of his location and his plans, to hear his words spoken.

As his Father, my duty was to watch over him, and in time, see him grow into a man. My missions to recover him, redirect him, update his effort, all now have ceased.

He is at peace now, his pain was great, his life was a struggle to overcome, and he did so, so many times. This time, he could not.

He wrote a short but intense "My Life Story" and left behind for me, as a legacy, the detailed history of his struggle.

I have no more questions. Stephen has answered them all for me, and I continue on, stronger than before, knowing more, and now, understanding more.

He was my beloved Son, and I will grieve the loss of his life forever.

Lori Marchese

December 23, 2007

I'll never forget the day Steve and I met when he was working at Mario's. We instantly became close friends. He was witty, charming, always laughing and smiling. We had so many great times together, he will always remain in my heart and mind. My condolences go out to his family, he will be greatly missed!!!

December 23, 2007

Its really a shame never saw this coming. Steve Cagnacci is an awesome and good person. There will be no one that replace him. Its to tragic

Hamed bayoumi

December 23, 2007

We are deeply sorry for losing you Stephen. Our condolences for your mother, brother, and the Family. Sohair and Hamed Bayoumi, Houston,Tx

Rick Baarck

December 22, 2007

Steve you were such a big part of my life and a terrific friend. I am forever blessed with the fond memories I have of you, and even more saddened that I will never be able to add to them.

Norah Grady

December 22, 2007

Steve was an incredible person, and I know I am a better person for knowing him. I will always keep all of the great memories of Steve with me, close to my heart.

Tom Mikolajczyk

December 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

07734 361

December 22, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time.

MANAL BAYOUMI

December 22, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

MANAL BAYOUMI

December 21, 2007

With our deepest sympathy. Steven, you will always be remembered in our hearts.

Manal Bayoumi, Sarah Elgendy and Ahmed Elgendy

Holly Feijo

December 21, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Richard and Gayle Baarck

December 21, 2007

Steve will always be remembered to us as a smart, witty and talented young man. He will never be forgotten. Our hearts go out to you at this time, and always. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.

Connie Boswell

December 21, 2007

I am so sorry for your lost. May God Bless May beautiful memories give you strength at this difficult time. It is never easy for those left behind. May God Bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.



Lord, whose ways are beyond understanding,
listen to the prayers of your faithful people:
that those weighed down by grief
at the loss of this child
may we find reassurance in your infinite goodness.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

LINDA ENGELMANN

December 21, 2007

With out deepest sympathy.

The Engelmann Family

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