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Stephen Gore Obituary
Stephen T. Gore, 72, of, of Hamilton, passed peacefully surrounded by love on February 27, 2025.
Steve grew up in Trenton, NJ and attended both St. Anthony Grammar School and High School, and then went on to Quinnipiac University in Connecticut. He was involved in sports all his life and excelled in baseball and basketball through his high school years. He had a career in Crisis Management at Comdisco Holdings and then CNA Insurance in Chicago until he retired. A few years after returning to NJ, he took on a part time job with Ride Provide in Princeton and enjoyed the interesting stories of all of the people that he drove. He was an incredible husband, dad, stepdad, and grandpa, and loved fulfilling each of those roles. He enjoyed music, concerts, Broadway, travel, the Jersey Shore, and above all, making people laugh. He had a wonderful circle of dear friends that loved him as much as he loved them, and he will be missed by many.
Predeceased by his paretns, Thomas and Constance Gore; he survived by his wife of almost 9 years, Sharon Gore; son, Matthew Gore (Julie); daughters Kimberley Setterstrom (Dan), and Danielle Butts (Luke); stepchildren, Matthew Banna (Jennifer Kopoulos), and Isabelle Banna (Michael DiBartolo); grandchildren, Riley, Lucas, Hannah and Lexi Setterstrom, Sydney, Lainey, and Kallie Butts, and Gavin Gore; siblings, Rita Potash (Dave), Christine Catalfamo (Joe), Jeff Gore (Eileen), and Tim Gore (Cathy); nieces and nephews, Christopher Potash (Jen), Jill Pienciak (Mark), Kelsey Dugan (MJ), Sarah Gore, and Brooke Catalfamo (Brendon Arnold); great nieces and nephews, Drew, Ava, Mark and Charlie; as well as other relatives and dear friends.
A Gathering for family and friends will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Buklad-Merlino Yardville Memorial Home, 30 Yardville-Allentown Road, Yardville.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
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Jim King
March 7, 2025
To the Gore family
Was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a integral part of the Centennial Ave family --growing up in Trenton -- great memories of touch football in the street at night --stick ball games at the "lot" and many other activities we shared in that neighborhood. He was a good person --and I know you will all miss him greatly --my prayers are with you.
Susan Lennon
March 4, 2025
I am saddened by this news and have nothing but wonderful memories of this man. He was honest, funny, humble, considerate, smart, compassionate and team player. He spoke of his family so much, so my heart breaks for them. I worked with him for years supporting clients in Disaster Recovery. He was so respected by our team.
Rick Smith
March 4, 2025
Shocked to see the passing of Steve. My condolences to the entire Gore family. I have nothing but great memories of time spent with Steve and Dani during her softball days in Arlington Hts. He was always so positive and proud of all his kids... a wonderful father. We would have so much fun after games in town or traveling. Even after Dani was done with softball we continued our friendship for years after with many gatherings at local watering holes especially Sports Page.
Barry & Karen Pelletteri
March 2, 2025
To the Gore family, we were saddened to learn of Steve's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
We will keep the entire family in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Barry & Karen Pelletteri
Tom Fleming
March 1, 2025
Sorry for your loss.
Barbara Peters Hoglen
February 28, 2025
Rita, Chrissy, Jeff, Tim and family. So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. Long time neighbors from Emmett Avenue. Prayers are with you and your family.
Shirley Bates
February 28, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time. So sorry for your Loss. Shirley Bates. Tom & Mary Bates Daughter.
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