Stephen F. Celmer

Stephen F. Celmer, 69, of Wallingford passed away on September 29th, 2025. He was the beloved husband of 27 years to Victoria Averinova Celmer. Stephen was born in New Haven on January 4th, 1956, and was the son of the late Herman and Inez Suffredini Celmer. A 1974 graduate of North Haven High School where he played football, baseball, ran track, hurdles and was a high jumper; he later earned a bachelor's degree from the former Southern Connecticut State College. Steve retired from teaching at Platt Technical High School, Milford and during which time he also enjoyed coaching at North Haven High School as an assistant football coach, head cross country coach, head indoor coach and later was the head coach for the boy's outdoor track for over 30 years. Steve participated in the Nutmeg Games where he won numerous gold and silver medals. Steve was a member of both the Wallingford and Greater New Haven Community Chorus, enjoyed country music and fantasy football, was a collector of baseball cards, and was a devoted New York Giants fan. Most of all, Steve was a traditional man, his family was his everything and he loved them all unconditionally. Loving father of Veronica S. Celmer. Beloved brother of Marc A. Celmer. Also survived by his four-legged friends, his dogs Sassy and Rascal. The visiting hours will be Monday, Oct. 6th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at The Havens Family North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue. A graveside service will follow in the In Memoriam Cemetery, Wallingford.