Suffield Obituary: Stephen Mallett, 75

Stephen J. Mallett passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016 with family by his side.

A man who will be remembered for his magnetic personality, his fun clichés, the love for his family and all people; Steve was known for being a hard worker, sharp dresser, his love for golf and the New York Yankees. He had such a positive attitude and genuine personality that made him a wonderful son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island, Steve went on to join the United States Air Force, for which he was very proud to serve his country. Appreciating the importance of stability for his family, in 1973 they moved to East Longmeadow, MA. Steve was a fabulous Kitchen Designer, and during the last 5 years of his career he flourished as a Northeast Rep for Omega Cabinetry. He played at St. Anne Country Club in the Rough Riders Golf League where he shot a hole-in-one in 2009. He was so passionate about the game that he would golf with anyone who was ready to play.

Born on March 1, 1940, Steve was raised by three amazing women: his mother Gladys (Gorman) Mallett, his Gramma Gorman and his cousin Mary (Gorman) Dwyer who all taught him how to love and live.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 28 years, Therese (Giguere); four incredible children: Michael Mallett and his wife Edie of Barnegat NJ, Linda Romejko and her husband Michael of Vernon, Peter Mallett and his wife Cecilia of Kalamazoo MI, and Michelle McBride and her husband Michael of Wallingford; nine adored grandchildren: Brian, Stephen, Paige, Jessica, Mathew, Lauren, Jillian, Thomas and Colleen; his brother Robert Mallett and cousin Mary Dwyer both of Johnston RI. Besides his parents, he is predeceased by his brother William Mallett.

Visiting hours for Steve will be held on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 4-8pm at Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation on 985 Main Street in Agawam MA. The funeral service will begin at 8:45am on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the funeral home, followed by burial with military honors at 10am in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam MA.

In lieu of flowers donations in Steve’s memory may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka KS 66675; Hospice of Fischer House, 1165 N Pleasant St, Amherst MA 01002; or Shriner’s Hospital for Children 516 Carew St, Springfield MA 01104.