Stephen M. Gray, 51, of Latrobe passed away Sunday December 29, 2019 at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital. He was born June 3, 1968 in Latrobe, a son of the late John J. "Red" Gray Sr. and Dolores M. Henkel Gray.
Stevie was a 1986 graduate of Derry Area High School. He was always the "life of the party" and would put a smile on your face. He was an avid sports fan and sports enthusiast. He played basketball in high school and after high school played softball. Stevie had previously worked as a butcher at Mastrorocco's Market and as a bartender at the Kingston Club.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his uncle Jim "Turtle" Gray.
He is survived by his former wife Shelly Douglas, his best friend of 20 years, and her parents Robert and Marlene Keefe, his dog Bella Marie, his godchild Taylor Short, a brother John J. "Boomer" Gray, a sister-in-law Deborah Gray, two nephews Alan and Gary, his aunt Fran Gray, uncle Charlie Gray and several cousins. Stevie will be greatly missed.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday January 25, 2020 at 11am in St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church of Derry with Father Salvatore R. Lamendola as celebrant..
A special thanks to Excela Latrobe Hospital ICCU, Dr. Kahn and his staff, Dr. Lee and staff at UPMC-Shadyside Hospital.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be made to www.mccabefuneralhomespa.com.