Dennis John “Red” Stefanick Sr. of New Port Richey, Fl. Formerly of Perth Amboy, NJ
Passed away on April 20, 2026 at 11:55pm with his Family by his side. He was 80 years old.
He was born and raised in Perth Amboy, NJ and resided there for 59 years before moving to Sayreville, NJ in 1998 for seven years then to New Port Richey , FL in 2005.
Mr. Stefanick was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam war, He is a member of the American Legion Paradise Post 79 in New Port Richey, FL. He is a life member of the disabled American Veterans John McCarthy Chapel #4, New Port Richey, FL
He retired from Eco Labs in Avenel, NJ after 32 years as a lift truck operator/ receiving clerk.
Mr. Stefanick was a dedicated volunteer firefighter for 38 years in Perth Amboy where he served as fire chief from 1996 to 1999. He was also past president of the Washington engine company #2, member of the Perth Amboy Exempt Association and Life member of the New Jersey volunteer fire chief Association, He is a past master of Saint Stephens Masonic Lodge no. 63 F&A.M. South Amboy, NJ he is a life member of the ancient accepted Scottish right north New Jersey, life member of the Crescent shrine Temple West Hampton, NJ. Dennis is predeceased by his parents Steve & Dagmar Stefanick of Holiday, FL.
Dennis is survived by his wife Marjorie of 59 years; daughter Donna Savoia from Fords, NJ; son Dennis Stefanick from Perth Amboy NJ; sister Beverly English of Kernville, NC; four grandchildren Dennis Stefanick III and Wife Brittany from Suffolk, VA, Kevin Savoia Jr. from Sewaren,NJ, Kyle Savoia from Spotswood, NJ, Kelsey Savoia from Fords, NJ; and three great grandchildren, Payton Jade Savoia, Kevin Lee Savoia III from Sewaren, NJ, and Kyle Lucas Savoia Jr. from Spotswood, NJ.
Funeral service private cremation. Burial to be held May 18,2026 @ 11:00am at Florida National Cemetery.
Florida National Cemetery
Kimberly Lyons Tenzlinger
April 23, 2026, 2:27 pm
Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever to hold in your heart.
Our deepest condolences
Kimberly & Thomas Tenzlinger
Shirley Griggs
April 23, 2026, 8:52 pm
Aunt Shirley sends her condolences to the family
Claudia Farrow
April 24, 2026, 11:06 am
My heart goes out to you and yours. Claudia
Barb Karpay
April 24, 2026, 12:20 pm
May you find peace.
Barb
Andrea Strogney
April 24, 2026, 12:34 pm
My heart breaks for you and your family. Take comfort in all your loving memories . Hugs Andrea
Cindy LaPorte
April 24, 2026, 4:19 pm
During this difficult time, may family and friends bring you peace. The wonderful memories you have will stay with you forever.
Cindy
Pamela Hicks
April 24, 2026, 7:18 pm
Marge and family,
You are in our thoughts during this time!
As your firefighter brothers say..we will take it from here!
Rest in peace, Red!
Deb Hamilton
April 25, 2026, 5:04 am
May you and your family find comfort and peace in this difficult time. I pray that you will have wonderful, beautiful memories to bring you joy even in the sorrow.
Christine Carpenter
April 26, 2026, 4:20 pm
May peace be in your hearts as your family says goodbye and remembers all the wonderful times together. May the Lord of the Universe comfort you in your loss.
Lydia Buccellato
April 26, 2026, 6:38 pm
Marge and family
Red was a very special courageous friend and proud of what he accomplished in his life.He has found peace,refreshment and light.May you find strength through this difficult time.
Colleen Takasch
June 2, 2026, 5:49 pm
So sorry for your loss may he rest in peace