Steven Roxas

Steve was born in Boston, Ma. but raised “down neck” in Newark, NJ. He attended Saint Aloysius Elementary, East Side High School & served in the US Air Force. He spent many years living in Toms River and other shore areas before settling in Barnegat.

Though he'd held many jobs, eventually spending his “semi-retired” years as a newspaper carrier, Steve was a gifted lifelong musician. He performed in a variety of bands and worked as a studio musician for many years. Steve taught guitar and mentored young musicians. He played with many of the greats; his stories of those days were almost as entertaining as his music.

A master guitarist and bassist, Steve was also a consummate student of all instruments. In recent years, one of his main hobbies became mixing tracks of himself playing said instruments. Known for not knowing lyrics, he’d make them up as he played. His true passion though was Jazz.

Steve was a lifelong sports fan; especially fond of the NY Mets and Jets despite the rough patches each team endured. He remained a loyal fan until the end.

Steve was a people person; his door was always open to those who wanted to drop in and jam, listen, watch a game or “shoot the sh**t". Steve WAS the party. A kid at heart he connected with young and old. Though he never gained fame, he was legendary to those who knew him.

Steve was predeceased by his daughter Kathleen and his parents Tirso and Mary. He was a loving and adored father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his brothers Victor and wife Emelia, Philip and wife Athena, daughters, Christine, Jacquellyn and husband Tony, Victoria and her partner, Frank

Sons David, Shayne and wife Brittney, grandchildren Jordan, Desiree, Mariah, Julian, Antonio, and Giovanni, great-grandchildren, Shai, Kashen, Jordan "L.J.", Maelle, Anthony “A.J.”, Kaelan, Kai, and Nova.

Niece Cassia and nephew Justin as well as many friends who became family.

In keeping with his wishes a BIG PARTY to celebrate his life will be held when Covid protocols are relaxed.

A memorial visitation will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 5-8PM at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Road, Toms River, NJ. A memorial service with military honors will be held in conjunction with the visitation at 7:30pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a maximum of 50 people will be allowed in the funeral home at one time, masks must be worn, and social distancing protocols observed. Family and friends are welcome to view the livestream of the memorial service on the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home Facebook page, beginning at 7:30pm. Link for services is here: https://fb.me/e/44adDRPzL