Stephen F. Houston

HOUSTON, Stephen F. 49, of Norwood, and formerly of Roslindale, suddenly Friday August 11. Son of the late Barbara L. (Evans) and A. Herbert Houston. Beloved husband of Rose McLaughlin. Devoted father of Jarred Stephen Houston of Norwood, Danny McLaughlin of Hyannis, and Lindsey McLaughlin of Norwood. Cherished grandfather of Lucas Peoples and Daniel McLaughlin. Loving brother of Barbara Fanning of Plymouth, Michael Houston and his wife Sheila of Sagamore Beach, Paul Houston and his wife Lorraine of Hyde Park, Richard Houston (BPD) and his wife Bonnie of West Roxbury, and Timothy Houston and his wife Catherine of Reading. Also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Stephen was a Laborer with Local 243 in Worcester, and was President of the Norwood Hoop Club. His true devotions were to Rose, their children and his shared love of basketball with Jarred. He was a true super fan of Norwood sports and Beaver Country Day basketball. The love and pride for his family, friends and the Norwood community will not be forgotten. Funeral Thursday August 17 from the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt. 1A), NORWOOD, at 8 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Norwood at 9. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 – 8. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Stephen’s memory to the Stephen Houston’s Memorial Fund, 16 Oak Road Norwood MA 02062.