Steven John Pelletier, 73, was surrounded by family on April 10, 2024, in Ellenton, Florida, as he entered heaven joining his parents, Oscar and Gloria Pelletier.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Susan, and children, Nicole and husband, Martin McShane, Rae Jean and Fiancée, Mary Case and Mookie, his dog. Susan's children include Amanda and husband, Mark Flewelling; Kristin and husband, Thomas Bender and three grandchildren, Corbin and Danica Flewelling and Hudson Bender as well as brother-in-law, Eddie and wife, Linda Herbest. Siblings include, Judi McCall, Dave and husband, Nathan and Cindy and husband, Mark Briggs who were also at this bedside.
With honor, Steve accumulated several accolades while serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He retired as manager of post office operations in Maine overseeing 250 post offices.
Steve's zest for life included fishing, golfing, music, dancing, making moose calls and sharing humor. A chuckle was always the result of spending time with Steve and the gift of love was witnessed by all as he sang Karaoke with Susan.
Maine was his roots, but Florida eventually became his home. He will be greatly missed by friends and family.
Funeral Services will be 11 A.M. Thursday, April 25, 2024, at River Life Church, 1012 57th Street East, Bradenton, Florida 34208, followed by a military full-honor ceremony at 2 P.M. at Sarasota Veteran's Cemetery, 9810 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements. The family suggests donation may be made to Tidwell Hospice (https://tidewellhospice.org/).
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