Caroline A. Stepnoski
Caroline Ann Stepnoski, 80, of Riverhead, passed away Dec. 10, 2024.
Caroline was born in Greenport in 1943 to Linden Hallock and Amelia (Bond) Hallock. Caroline attended Riverhead High School, graduated in 1962, before going to work at the Riverhead Telephone Company for 15 years. Upon the arrival of her first child, Caroline was a full-time homemaker and devote member of the community.
Caroline lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. She had a passion for cooking and baking, and her homemade dishes were always the highlight of family gatherings. In her free time she enjoyed reading the funnies in the paper, and catching a sunset on the beach.
Caroline was a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious
smile, warm personality and integrity.
Frank Stepnoski and Caroline Stepnoski met on St. Patrick’s Day at Wildwood Lanes 1962, were married May 23, 1970, and soon started a family.
She is survived by her husband Frank Stepnoski; her children Robert Stepnoski and Lianne
Stepnoski; and three grandchildren, who will miss her dearly.
One of Caroline’s favorite roles was being a grandparent. She treasured her time with her grandchildren and loved being their Grandma, never failing to joke around, tell a story or sing a lullaby song at their bedtime.
Friends of Caroline Ceil Vincent, Ann Shafranek, Precilla Bellairs, were together through it all. Caroline was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Riverhead Cemetery Committee. She was a devote member of the St. Isadore’s choir where she served as director. She was a hospital volunteer exceeding 3,100 hours of service.
Everyone who knew Caroline knew how much she loved roller skating, spending time taking laps at Ben’s Roller Dome. She was an active member of the bowling team at Wildwood Lanes. She loved to dance, was never one to say no to jump on the motorcycle or in the right seat of the family plane.
We’ll always remember hearing her say “don’t worry about it, it’s ok” one more time. We couldn’t have asked for a better wife, parent, grandma, and will miss Mom every day. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday, Dec. 15, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral mass will be held on Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Isidore Church, with interment at St. Isidore Cemetery.
Rest in peace, Mom. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.
