Steven Patrick Decker, 54, of Sheffield died peacefully at his home Friday Oct. 2, 2020, in the arms of his wife, Karen.
Steven was born Jan. 14, 1966, in Great Barrington, son of Gerard Decker and RoseMarie (Pekrul) Wright. He earned his GED. Steven worked for many years as a landscaper. He also worked at Cue Sport in Southfield. He enjoyed music festivals, concerts and camping.
Steven is survived by his father, Gerard Decker and stepmother Lorraine of Claverack, New York; mother RoseMarie Wright of Sheffield and stepfather Gerald of South Carolina; his wife, Karen (Missaggia) Decker of Sheffield, whom he married July 31, 1999, at the Adams-Budz VFW post #8183 in Housatonic; brother Tim Decker and wife Christine of Davenport, Florida; sister Regina Oleen and husband Chris of Sheffield; stepsister Michelle Best of Albany, New York; stepbrother Joe Best of Claverack, New York; half-sister Laura Ramsdell and husband Bernie of Canaan, Maine; three nephews: Nicholas Oleen, Jason Tweed and Jessie Tweed; niece Carolyn Missaggia; and his beloved cat, Fluffernutter.
A celebration of Steven’s life will be held at a later date out of concern for the health and safety of his friends and family due to the threat of coronavirus. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Steven’s memory may be made to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of the Birches-Roy Funeral Home, 33 South St., Great Barrington, MA 01230. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.
