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Stephen LoCoco entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family in Overland Park, KS. He was born in Palermo, Sicily, August 18,1956 beloved son of the late Francesco and Grazia Pizzo LoCoco, and much loved son in law of the late Henry Craig and Shirley Craig.
Stephen attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA where he met and subsequently married Sylvia Craig LoCoco. From their union was his son Matthew who truly lives up to the meaning of his name “gift of God”.
Stephen worked at Shaw’s Markets where he met his best friend David Boulter he then worked for the Commonwealth of MA. Finally Stephen worked for the State of KS where he met his other best friend Mary Mitchell and quickly added her spouse Evan to the best friend list.
The family would like to thank the Kansas University Cancer Center for their loving care and support, KU Medical Center ER and ICU for outstanding care. The State of Kansas DCF employees for the generous donation of shared leave, countless visits, cards and gifts. All of you truly warmed Stephen’s heart, as well as his family.
Stephen is also survived by his brother Nicola LoCoco of Palermo, Sicily, sister Antonia Lococo Balistreri (Pietro) Palermo, Sicily, brother Gioacchino LoCoco (Maria) of Gloucester, MA brother in law Henry Craig (Katherine) Overland Park, KS, Sharon Craig Pippin and Hugh Craig and many loved nieces and nephews. Stephen was pre-deceased by his sister Rosalia LoCoco D’Amato.
Sylvia and David will host a celebration of Stephen’s life Sunday, May 3, 2020 for Stephen’s family and friends 5500 W 92nd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66207
Burial will be in Gloucester, MA at a later date.
Cynthia Miles-Gray says
I pray that our messages of love and peace will bring comfort to you Sylvia and Matthew. Please accept my deepest condolences.
Cynthia Miles-Gray
jane greenberg says
Sending love and support to you, Sylvia and Matt.
Deb duhamel says
Thinking of you Sylvia and Matt at this time of sorrow. May all of your greatest memories bring you comfort
Doug and deb Duhamel
Vita Bari says
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a friend of Antonia and Pietro Balistreri. I met Stefano in Sicily at Agata’s wedding. I am so saddened at his passing.
Kim Mullen says
So sorry Sylvia , love and peace sent to you and Matt .
Roberta Fishman says
So very sorry for your devastatingly sad loss. May the beautiful memories and the love of friends and family bring you comfort.
Paula Davison says
Sylvia and Matthew
Sometimes there are no words ….just a lot of caring and love. Lifting you in prayer and trusting God to hold you close in this time of loss.
Maria Grazia Cilibrasi says
Sylvia, Matthew and David
I have not words
I have loved uncle Steven all my life
Hope that you find yourself in peace
Maureen Allen says
Sylvia,Matthew and David,
My heart is broken for you.My love is with all of you.Stephen,you were wonderful. May you rest in Heavenly peace.
Maria Angela and Curt Hiller says
Uncle Steve, you lived with a certain peace and joy about you that only the Holy Spirit within you could explain. You are loved so much and yet you loved us more!
Stefania D’Amato Sullivan says
Uncle Stephen I will miss you always and thank God for letting me know how special and loving you were. You will Be remembered for all the kindness and love you brought to everyone.