Storrs Obituary: Steven Hepple, 64

Steven J. Hepple (January 31, 1953- October 12, 2017) died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a long and courageous battle with a rare neurological disease.

Steve grew up in Newington; he graduated from Newington High School in 1972 and attended Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire. He lived in Storrs, for many years with his family before moving back to Newington.

Steve worked as a claims adjuster in the insurance and personal injury fields in the greater New Haven area and was known for his quick wit, integrity, and diligent work ethic. Throughout his life, he was an avid sports enthusiast who played football and basketball and who especially loved to follow his teams – the New York Jets and the New York Yankees.

Steve was the son of Anna Joan (Blum) Flynn of Newington, and the late Donald Hepple. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brother Peter Hepple and his wife Lee of Newington, and his sister Pamela Terwilliger and her husband Michael of New Hartford. Anyone who knew Steve knew how proud he was of his girls, his daughters, Lindsey Hepple and her husband Kyle Dunnack of Willington; Morgan Hepple and her husband Peter of Mansfield Center, and Mallory Akin and her husband Al of Newington. Steve's three granddaughters, Deanna Hepple, Ella Dunnack, and Eda Akin brought him tremendous joy. He also leaves behind a niece and several nephews: Allison Hepple, John Hepple, Michael Hepple, James Hepple, Jeffrey Terwilliger, Timothy Terwilliger, and Brian Terwilliger. Steve leaves behind his friend, Mary Ruth Shields of Newington as well as many other dear friends and loved ones.

His family would like to thank Hartford Health Care at Home Hospice for their compassionate nursing care.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, Oct. 15th, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington. His funeral service will begin on Monday, Oct. 16th, at 9:00 a.m. at the Newington Memorial, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Newington. He will be laid to rest in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington.

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