Stephen J. McCloskey, 80, husband of Catherine Cecilia (Dolan) McCloskey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Pennsburg Manor.
Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Lannon) McCloskey.
Steve proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a boilermaker on a ship during his service time. Steve then worked as a member of the local Sprinkler Fitter Union 692 for over 40 years. He was always willing to help people. He assisted many friends and family over the years by getting them integrated into the work force with the Sprinkler Union in Philadelphia. Steve was also an avid Phillies, Flyers, and Eagles fan. He HATED the cowboys. In his down time, he also enjoyed fishing and kayaking.
Surviving along with his wife, Catherine, is his daughter Tara Ferst, wife of Dan; son Stephen M. McCloskey; son Kevin McCloskey, husband of Megan; siblings Joseph McCloskey, husband of Mary Lou Morgan; Mary Theresa Moriarty, wife of John; Patricia Lonergan, wife of the late Robert; Geri Henderson, wife of Thomas; and Maureen Charamella, wife of the late Mark; grandchildren Connor, Dannielle, Kayla, Lucas, Aiden, Finn, and Molly; and 2 great grandchildren Paloma and Declan.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 11:00AM at St. Columbkill Church (200 Indian Spring Rd, Boyertown, PA 19512) with fr. Rich Clement officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date. A viewing will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Catagnus Funeral Home & Cremation Center, LLC (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the ALS hope Foundation ( https://www.alshf.org/) or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (https://alzfdn.org/) in Stephen’s name.