Stark, Stephen P. 86 of Largo, Florida died Sunday Jan 1 at Woodside Hospice House in Pinellas Park. Born Oct 23, 1925 in Brooklyn he was the son of Phillip and Josephine Boyle Stark. Stephen served in the US Navy 1944-46. He was a retired Detective in the Brooklyn, NY Police Dept. He is survived by his son in Brooklyn and his daughter Patricia Preza of Largo. A Funeral service will be held 11:30am Wednesday Jan 4th at St. Jerome’s Catholic Church. Friends and Family may call one hour prior from 10:30 – 11:30am Wed. at the Church. Entombment will be in Serenity Gardens Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Suncoast Hospice.