Steven Sternberger

Steven Sternberger of Riverhead died May 7, 2026. He was 84.

Born in Croatia Oct. 30, 1941, he was the son of Bartol Ljubicic and Julia Sternberger. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966 and married Antoinette Spicijaric April 29, 1967, in the Bronx. He worked as a jeweler in New York City.

Mr. Sternberger was one of the founders of Special Soccer on Long Island, and family said he enjoyed sports, the New York Mets and soccer, playing cards and dancing.

Predeceased by his parents, he is survived by his wife, Antoinette (“Annette”), of Riverhead; children Michael (Angelique), Erik (Candi) and Julia; and grandchildren Hailey, Zachary, Jacquelyn and Daniel.

The family will receive visitors Tuesday, May 12, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead. A funeral mass is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Church in Riverhead. Burial will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.

Memorial donations are requested for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

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