In Memory of

Louis

F.

Stephan

Obituary for Louis F. Stephan

GREENWICH/ QUEENS

Louis F. “Pop” Stephan, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Born January 8, 1936, in Nanticoke, PA, he was the son of the late Louis and Mae (Romanoski) Stephan.

Louis grew up on lower East side of Manhattan. He served in the United States Army and further his career with the United State Marine Corp. Louis was a boxer in the Marines and a decorated Korean war Veteran. Upon exiting the Marines, he met the love of his life, Gladys Leemans in 1962. They spent a wonderful 60 years together. He worked for many years as a Senior Electrician/ Elevator Mechanic in Stuyvesant Town, in NYC. Louis was a senior member of Local 3 IBEW for Electricians for 62 years. Louis enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shopping for seeds for his garden. He also enjoyed weekend rides to the mall with his daughter, Grace, and her children.

In addition to his parents, Louis is predeceased by his son, Thomas Stephan, Sr., his granddaughter, Lauren Stephan, and his sister, Joan Moltasanti.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Gladys of Queens, NY, his children, Paul Stephan of New York City, Grace Jordan of Greenwich, Ronald Stephan of Greenwich, his twin sister, Lois (Gordon) Aling, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Calling hours will be at 1:00pm to 4:00pm on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Argyle, NY 12809.

Services will begin at 4:00pm at the funeral home, with Pastor Bill Harrington from Assembly of God, officiating.

Services and burial will be conducted at 12:00pm on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at the Greenwich Cemetery in Greenwich, NY.

Arrangements are in the care of M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main Street, Argyle, NY 12809.