Edward J. Stepien 76, of Maywood formerly of Wallington passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Born in Passaic to the late Mary and Edward Stepien. Edward received his Bachelors Degree in Education from William Paterson University. Before retiring, he was Senior Architectural Designer for HDR in New York City. Beloved husband of 50 years to Alice (nee Hroncich) Stepien. Devoted father of Jill Clerico and her husband Jeffrey and Alyssa Stepien and her husband Erik Winchell. Dear brother of Gregory Stepien and his late wife Elaine and the late Doreen Stepien. Brother-in-law of Linda Devlin and her late husband John, Michael Hroncich and his wife Ann. Loving grandfather of Logan and Mia. Cherished uncle of Rita Devlin Zapko and her husband Jamie, Thomas Devlin, Michael Hroncich and his wife Melissa and Katie Hroncich and her fiance John Pollard. Great uncle to Emily Hroncich. Cousin of John Klimczak and his wife Janet. Edward is also survived by his cat Sparkle. He loved fishing and gardening.

Memorial visitation on Friday, July 26th from 11 AM - 1 PM with a Service at 12:30 PM at Costa Memorial Home Boulevard and Central Avenue Hasbrouck Heights . Inurnment following at Garden of Memories, Township of Washington.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to The National Kidney Foundation www.kidney.org would be appreciated.