He grew up in Rochester, NY and had been living in Garner, NC since 2003. He was retired from Walmart as an assembler. He was a member of Saint Raphael Catholic Church. Steve had a passion for food and his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Stephen John Waver, Jr.; his step-son, Frank Grace.
Steve is survived by his wife of 28 years, Barbara Grace Waver; 3 children, Christine Stone (Ray), David Waver (Lisa), and Brenda Waver; 3 step-children, Robin Holmes (Daniel), Scott Grace (Johanna), Mark Grace (Ann); 3 brothers Chet, Michael (Doreen) and Jimmy Waver (Dawn); 2 sisters, Carol and Mary Waver; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandson.
A memorial mass will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 11am at Saint Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5801 Falls of Neuse Rd. Raleigh, NC 27609, with visitation one hour prior. There will be services held in the Spring in Rochester, NY.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, www.michaeljfox.org
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC.