William D. Steph, Jr. – 92, of North Reading, formerly of East Boston and Malden, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of over 67 years to Rosemarie (Coviello) Steph; loving father of Diane E. Daigle and her husband Dan of Tewksbury, William G. Steph and his wife Sheila of Newton, NH and Robert M. Steph and wife Teresa of Las Vegas, NV; devoted grandfather of Anthony and Nicholas Steph; also survived by many nieces and nephews; he will be missed by his longtime friends, Thomas Murphy and Larry Cataldo. He will be joining his mom Ethel (Accusato) Steph, very special cousin Thomas Nunes and friend Babe Wacenske.
He was a longtime employee of Sears and Roebucks in Boston for thirty five plus years. He also worked as a custodian for the North Reading Public Schools.
Visitation will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, 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 Street, North Reading. Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery in North Reading. In lieu of flowers Spirituals will be welcomed. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict.
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Dear Aunt Rosemarie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Bill was such a sweetheart and I am sure he’ll be missed.
Love, Your niece, Joyce (Coviello) Antoine
Dear Uncle Billy – My Dad was truly fond of you! You made him laugh with your sense of humor, as you did I. Ashton most visibly enjoyed your company, calls with him and reading the nice cards as you, Auntie Rosemarie, Cousin Diane and Danny sent so often to him. You all cared for Ashton and I, during a time most difficult for a very long time, of which I will never forget. I give to Auntie Rosemarie, Cousin Diane and Danny time without calls to process this great loss along with Cousin Billy and Cousin Bobby. My childhood and fond memories always include our visits with all of you. In sadness and in my thoughts, my prayers. Leah
Bill it is difficult to put into words how deeply you will be missed. A true friend of so many decades you became like family and were always so willing to share your humor, wisdom, compassion, experience and wit. No sacrifice was ever to great for you to be the first to lend aid and support no matter how heavy the burden may have been. We will never forget you Bill for you enriched our lives in so many ways and for that we will be eternally grateful. We will always remember you with the same love and joy that you brought to us as well as so many others. Forever in our thoughts.
The Murphys