Steven R. Kastel

Steven R. Kastel (Steve/Stevie), 66, of East Hampton, CT, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Sharon (Rocholl) Kastel, with whom he shared 37 wonderful years. Steve was a proud father and father-in-law to Matthew (Chloe Sonnichsen), Morgan Garofalo (Marcus), and Ian (Jess Aleksiewicz); and “Pop-Pop” to his cherished grandchildren: Isla, Eli, Wren, Wyatt and Nora.

Born on January 11, 1959, in Queens, New York, Steve was the son of the late Charles M. Kastel and Patricia (Lawler) Kastel, his loving mother of Clearwater, FL. He is also survived by his sister Kathleen Sadocha of Howard Beach, NY and her children (Robert and Eric Swain, and Lisa-Marie Hyde), and his sister Barbara Coyne of Clearwater, FL and her children (Hugh and Steven Coyne).

Steve served in the Army from 1976 to 1980. After being stationed in Germany he was honorably discharged in Texas where he lived for many years before moving to Connecticut in 1988. He immediately met his wife, Sharon, and together, they built a beautiful family and ran a successful concrete and masonry contracting business. Steve was very hardworking and loved what he did. The best days were when his two sons would be pouring concrete with him, and he beamed when Eli came to help.

Steve was devoted to his family, his work and he also had a passion for music. He loved all types of music but especially the blues. He was a talented drummer playing in bands during his time in the Army, while living in Texas, and here at home. Stevie “Sticks” always had a blast playing with his fellow bandmates in The Hip Replacements.

Steve had so many great friends and a few that he considered brothers. He valued every single friendship and almost never met a stranger he didn’t want to engage in conversation. He is going to be missed every day.

Visitation will be held at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street in Centerbrook on Saturday, January 17, 2026, from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The rendering of Military Honors will take place on the grounds of the funeral home at 11:30am.

Memorial contributions in Steve’s name may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, at www.t2t.org or to Saint Jude Children’s Hospital Research Hospital at www.stjude.org To share a memory of Steve or send a condolence to his family please visit www.rwwfh.com.