Stephen James Falco, age 90, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Enclave Assisted Living Facility in Franklin, MA. Steve is now reunited with his beloved wife Therese Falco, his parents Peter and Pasquelina Falco, and his 3 sisters, Mary, Florence, and Nancy.
Born in Watertown, MA on May 14, 1930, he grew up in Rutland VT. As a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy Class of 1948, one of Steve’s favorite stories to share was being part of the team that won the State Championship baseball title.
He proudly served in the Air Force during the Korean War era, stationed at the Alexandria Air Force base.
Steve and Therese raised their 5 children in Rutland, VT where he worked as a facilities manager at General Electric for over 30 years. He enjoyed camping, gardening, playing cards, dancing, golfing, and, above all, spending time with his family. Whether he was teaching a new card game, throwing a ball in the back yard, or attending one of the many concerts, dance recitals, or sporting events, he earned his title as the best “Poppy” to his 13 grandchildren. Steve was a devout Catholic and an active member of the MSJ Athletic Association, Knights of Columbus, and St. Peter’s Parish. He was a genuinely kind man who blessed the lives of all who knew him.
Steve is survived by his daughter Katrina Shea and her husband Tom of Cheshire, CT, his son Stephen Jr. and his wife Dana of Rehoboth, MA, his son Kerry and his wife Mary Jean of Wellesley, MA, his daughter Melissa Warren and her husband Jeff of Medway, MA, and his daughter Lynn Spencer and her husband Dan of Colchester, VT.
He is also survived by his brother Peter and his wife Helen of Monrovia, CA, 13 grandchildren, Patrick and Jenna Abatiell, Alana and Stephen Falco III, Nicholas, Christian, and Elizabeth Falco, Sam, Jessica, and Jake Warren, and Andrew, Will, and Kendall Spencer, one great-granddaughter, Lily Falco, and several beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 26 at St. Peter’s Parish with burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Steve’s name to Old Colony Hospice at
www.oldcolonyhospice.org/donation.
Arrangements are under the care of the Ginley Funeral Home (www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com)