Stephen Jerome Schablien Jr.
Stephen Jerome Schablien Jr. of Bowie, Md. went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Dec. 5 at his home. He was 80 years old.
Known to his friends and family as Jerry, he was born in Peekskill on May 7, 1940. He was the middle of three children born to the late Lillian Keller and Stephen Jerome Sr.
Jerry served honorably in the United States Navy. Later in life he served as a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In his younger years, he served as scout master with his lifelong friend Denis Pisanello. Jerry was a great storyteller who liked to entertain everyone with his many stories of his life and experiences.
Jerry was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who took pride in his family. He worked hard to provide for them and supported them in every way. Jerry had many different occupations in his life, with teaching history to high school students being his favorite. He was Sir Knight in the Knights of Columbus and served in a ministry in his church. Jerry was an active member of his church and considered many of his friends there as family. He was the family historian and spent many hours researching the family history.
Jerry was proceeded in death by his parents; his sister, Jean, and brother-in-law Ben Giarrusso; his brother, John Schablien; and his nephew, Danny Schablien.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 55 years, Marie Helen Schabien; his four children, Kevin Schablien and his wife, Pam, of Pittsville, Md.; Jerome Schablien of White Haven, Pa.; Kim Query and her husband, Michael, of Oklahoma City; and Stacey Duffy and her husband, Earl, of Odenton, Md. He was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, Tuesday, Justin, Brandon, Bryce, Jared, Stephanie, Ashley and Lexi; four great-grandchildren, Logan, Melanie, Lily and Landon; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, send donations to St. Pius X Catholic Church, 4700 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, Md. 2015.
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