Robert J. Stepien

Robert J. Stepien, 82, of Syracuse, and Melbourne, FL, passed away on Wednesday. Bob was born to Joseph and Ann Stepien in Syracuse. He attended Sacred Heart School, was a proud regents scholarship winner, and graduated from CBA in 1958. Bob continued his education at Le Moyne College and Syracuse University. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Coast Guard. He retired from Chase Bank (Lincoln Bank) as vice president.

Bob and Mary Lou spent many years owning a camp on the St. Lawrence River and loved boating and fishing with their friends.

Bob was predeceased by his parents; brother, Joseph “Joey”; sister-in-law, Donna Stepien; and mother-in-law, Mary Frances Coleman. 

Surviving are his loving wife of 38 years (June 15, 1985), the former Mary Lou Coleman; daughter, Geraldine (Rich) Campbell of Burlington, KY; son, Michael of West Palm Beach, FL; brother, Paul (Barbara) of Camillus and Mt. Dora, FL; and brother-in-law, Terry Coleman of Owego. He was Dziadzi to five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and special person, Jenna Lombardo Duprey; as well as cousins, nieces, and a nephew. 

Bob was loved very much and will be missed beyond words. 

A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church, 5600 West Genesee St., Camillus. A luncheon will follow immediately after the Mass at Camillus Elks Lodge, 6114 Newport Rd., Camillus, NY.

Contributions in Bob's memory may be made to WAVES, P.O. Box 156, Camillus, NY 13031, or to the Fairmount Fire Department, Attn: Donations, 4611 W. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13219.