your smile will be missed at Saturday mass and your thumbs up at peace be with you , your greeting with a warm smile will also be missed so friendly, just a very nice person. I know   God will greet you with the same warm and friendly smile ,because you are one of his children. 
  Peace be  with  my friend    Nunzio  and I will do a thumb' s  up at mass for you . 

Nunzio always called you the Mayor of the church because you greeted the people with a warm and friendly smile . he said  he will miss seeing that smile and greeting .

Peace be with you and your family 

Such a wonderful person and the sweetest neighbor anybody could ever have. We will always remember that big smile that was always on your face. May you rest in peace.

I have a lot of wonderful memories of Stephen. He was a great neighbor & friend and will be missed very much!!!!!! Rest in peace kind soul!!!!!


We have fond memories of Steve and Gerry dancing at the senior center and going out to eat as a group in various restaurants. Steve would line up the reservations. He was one of the most positive and friendly guys we have known. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Gerry and family.

A photo about one of our happy memories....the day you and Stephen took Ted and me to see the manatees and a part of "old Florida" that's been preserved.  We'll always remember that special  day together, just as we'll always remember our friend, Stephen.


Steve always had a kind word, a joke to tell and  a ready smile. He made me feel so welcome at Bonnie's dance class many years ago and at Dance USA. Gerry, may God bless you and your family as you cherish the wonderful memories you  made together. 

Dear Buddy, I was so glad we were able to get together this past January.  It was such a special day for all of us. 
My sister and I saw you last year and enjoyed seeing how everyone loved you at your favorite restaurant. 
We all know you are up there with the rest of our family and all of you are watching over us. 
Love you dear cousin.  Judy 

Such a gracious host whenever I visited my buddy, Gerry; Stephen's smile and sense of humor will be remembered.  When my husband, Ted, and I visited together, the four of us made some happy memories.   My heart goes out to you, Gerry.
Love, Karen

To my cousin Buddy, May you rest in peace.. Kisses all around to the Safino clan from me.  Godspeed Bud.. Your Cousin Richard.


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Stephen is survived by his wife of 19 years Geraldine Maher-Cerra; step children, Jennine (Glenn) Bartlett, Jacqueline (Stefan) Bensaid and Justine F. Maher; nieces Eileen (Joe) Teti and Carol (Donald) Blair; nephew, Michael Rzeplinski.

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Stephen John Cerra

20 October, 1932 – 16 April, 2018

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