Stephen Mark Pugatch – of Swampscott, entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the age of 73. Born on June 26, 1945, Stephen was the dear son of the late Abraham Pugatch and Flora Pugatch Gordon. Beloved husband of Maureen (Murphy) Pugatch. Devoted father of Adam Pugatch and his wife Cheryl and Jennifer Pugatch. Cherished grandfather of Jaydon Pugatch. The loving brother of Tina Pugatch Sachs and the late Robert Pugatch. Loyal friend to Sandy Toochin and his wife Susan. Stephen also leaves many precious nieces, nephews and cousins.
Stephen grew up in Brookline, MA where he graduated from Brookline High School the class of 63’. He went on to Boston University where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree, while attending Boston University he became to the co-captain of their esteemed Basketball Team. During Stephen’s incredible career, he was a Salesman with Exxon/Mobile, Director of Marketing for Pfizer and a Salesman at Ira Lexus of Danvers, where he provided excellent service for 25 years before his retirement. Stephen was an extremely hard worker, an exceptionally loyal friend and a remarkably kind and wonderful husband, son, father, brother and uncle. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
A funeral service for Stephen will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 12:00PM at Stanetsky-Hymanson Memorial Chapel, 10 Vinnin Street, Salem, MA. Interment will follow at Swampscott Cemetery, 400 Essex Street, Swampscott, MA.
Shiva will be held at the home of Maureen Pugatch on March 19th following services until 8PM. Shiva will continue Wednesday, March 20th at the home of Tina Pugatch Sachs from 4-8PM.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Stephen’s memory to the American Heart Association via www.heart.org.
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