STEPHEN J. GILMARTIN, SR. – Obituary
Stephen J. Gilmartin, Sr. was born September 26, 1956, Bolton, England and died February 18, 2022, Camden, NJ. He was predeceased by his parents, James and Frances Gilmartin of Clayton. Survived by his sisters, Margaret (Hans) Borchert and Frances M. Gilmartin. Children: Christina (Heath) Sneyd of Clayton, Stephen Jr. (Kim) Gilmartin of Alabama, Brianna Gilmartin of Philadelphia, Andrew Gilmartin of West Deptford and Robert Matthews of Woolwich Twp. Grandchildren: Aislynn and Mikaela Sciubba, Fisher and Easton Gilmartin, and Jonah Bobbit. Life long friends, Joe (Sue) “Maynard” Arsenalt and Mark (Karen) Scheeper. He is also survived by two nephews and a niece: John (Maria) of Clayton, Jim (Laura) of Germany and Alexandra (Scott) of Monroeville as well as several great nieces and nephew.
Steve graduated from Clayton Public School System, got his BA at Rider University and achieved an MBA at Glassboro State College. Employment: Retired from Business Administrator of several school districts and charter schools in NJ and PA. Residence: Lived primarily in Clayton, Franklinville and Woodstown. Most recently residing in Woodbury/West Deptford area.
Steve loved baseball and played almost his entire life. He played football, golf, soccer, tennis and basketball in his youth and his 30’s, but baseball was his number one love. Steve taught his children that kindness was always the best way to be, the importance of making funny faces at yourself in the mirror, and that no matter what people think about you, stay vigilant in who you are. When his parents were both gone, Steve was devastated and unfortunately never really recovered from their losses. However, we remember our Dad and brother as a strong, always laughing, hard-working, intelligent man who never hesitated to play with his kids, help us or just be there to listen and give advice. We were always his first priority in life, we love him very much and will miss him every day.
Services are private under the direction of the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME. Sign the guestbook at BarclayFuneralHome.net.