Stephen I. Desovich of Yarmouth Port, died peacefully Friday October 8, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Plymouth, after a long illness.

He was the husband of Anita (Cowan) Desovich for 56 years.

Born in Hartford, CT, Stephen was the son of the late Stephen and Edith (Fichman) Desovich. He was raised in Wethersfield, CT and graduated in 1962 from Wethersfield High School where he was a member of the varsity football team.

Stephen followed in his father’s footsteps and went to work at New Departure Hyatt-General Motors in Bristol, CT, where he had a long and successful career as a foreman in ball-bearing manufacturing.

He loved his family and spent many happy times with them in the mountains of Vermont. Stephen loved to ski. He loved the beauty of those mountains in all seasons, whether he was skiing, kayaking or just relaxing and enjoying the serenity that he found there.

Stephen coached his son’s Pop Warner football team for two years, and was a talented and winning coach. The results of his efforts paid off and he was loved and respected by his teams.

He loved the ocean. There were good memories of boating on Long Island Sound with his parents, wife and children in the earlier years. In later years, Stephen embraced his life on Cape Cod. He spent many happy times on the beach, listening to the waves, watching the birds and watching the boats, enjoying the salt air and the sunshine. He loved working with his hands and was a master at fixing anything mechanical.

In addition to his wife, Stephen is survived by a son, Stephen C. Desovich; a daughter, Marcy Basler and her husband Brian; and a grandson, Nicholas, all of Yarmouth Port; a sister, Janice Olson of Vero Beach, FL; and several well loved nieces and nephews. He will be dearly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday October 23 in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Visitation will precede the service beginning at 10 a.m. in the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Ancient Cemetery, Ancient Way, Yarmouth Port.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Family Support, 2095 Main St., Brewster, MA 02631 or to Broadreach Hospice, 390 Orleans Road, North Chatham, MA 02650.

Marcy & Family, We were so sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I know this is a very sad and difficult time for you and your family. Our sincere condolences.

Dear Steve Now your last ship has taken you and sunk into the horizon. But it hasn't disappeared, we just can't see it anymore. Have a good trip. We too will follow you one day. All the best to you, Anita. Kurt, the Swiss Cowboy

Anita and family' I am so sorry to hear of Steve's death. I would have attended but only heard after the 23rd. Sorry that I was not able to get up there before. We still be able to get together. If not this year next. We share so many memories with you and Steve. All wonderful times in Middlebury and Killington. I will be in touch . Am thinking of you in this difficult time. Carol LaClair

So sad the hear this news. Glad to have spent some time with Steve in Vermont. RIP my friend

We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Loved having you both as our neighbors in Middlebury. Please take care Anita, Sincerely Bruce and Colleen

My Uncle Steve was always a nurturing Uncle! Some of my favorite childhood memories of him were us singing our hearts out in the car to “Lay Down Sally” by Eric Clapton as well as Fleetwood Mac songs. As an adult, he accepted my second husband into our family with open arms. A favorite picture I have is of Uncle Steve and my husband side by side, arms around each other’s shoulders after exchanging hats. Who knew how good Uncle Steve looked in a Cowboy hat? I choose to keep that happy, jovial and confident Uncle Stave as my memory of him. I love you Uncle Steve and I’ll miss you dearly. -Nicole

Marcy, Sending my sincere condolences to you and your family. Love and miss you always, Bunni

Dear Anita My very deepest sympathy on your loss

I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayers. No more pain, he is at peace