Steve J. Pelehach passed away peacefully at the age of 87, in his home in Rockledge FL. Steve will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn. Steve was the father of three children, Michael, Richard, and Susan. He was survived by his sister, Dolores Gill, and her family, along with seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild, who knew him lovingly as Papa Steve, and Grandpa.
He was born in Nanticoke, PA. in 1936 to Steve and Helen Pelehach. He spent his formative years in this small coal mining community. His desire for something more led him to join the Air Force and serve his country. He served in the Air Force for 23 years, and after his retirement, he moved into a career as a corrections officer for the State of Florida for an additional 20 years.
He was an active member of the Catholic Church, where he was a eucharistic minister. Throughout his life, Steve loved to garden, fish, and watch minor-league baseball. Steve planted the seeds that would later grow into a wonderful family tree, filled with loved ones who loved him dearly.
A visitation for Steve will be held Wednesday, July 10, 2024, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at St Mary Catholic Church, 1136 Seminole Dr, Rockledge, FL 32955, followed by a funeral mass at 11:00 AM.
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