Obituary for James Paul Stefanis
James (Jim) Paul Stefanis, 67, resident of Stow, passed away May 20, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia M. Sacco, loving father of Katherine Lepri & husband James, Daniel and Jeffrey Stefanis, and grandfather of Olivia Lepri. Son of the late George & Mary Stefanis, son-in-law of Eva and the late Frank Sacco, brother-in-law of Frank Sacco & wife Pam, Leslie Todis & husband Paul, Lynne Miranda & husband David and cousin of Andrea Grasso & husband Manny.
Jim was born in Newark, NJ and attended St. Benedict’s Preparatory School. He spent his summers perfecting his sales pitch hustling the Boardwalk at the Jersey Shore and his winters selling Christmas trees with his father, sparking a lifelong passion. Jim completed his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and his PhD at Cornell University, where he met his loving wife Cindy. Together, they opened Stow Gardens, a thriving business and cornerstone of the community. Jim recently retired his renowned green thumb, after 36 successful and fulfilling seasons.
Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid traveler, equally happy at his home away from home in Palm Beach, Florida, exploring new countries, or sampling croissants in his favorite city, Paris. His only travel prerequisites were good food and wine, great company, and the potential to earn Marriott points.
Visiting hours are Friday May 24th 4-7pm at the Acton Funeral Home (470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton). The funeral mass will be held Saturday May 25th at 10 am in St. Isidore Church (429 Great Rd., Stow). In lieu of flowers please send us your stories and memories. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to St. Benedicts's Preparatory School, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark NJ. 07102.
Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com
Jim was born in Newark, NJ and attended St. Benedict’s Preparatory School. He spent his summers perfecting his sales pitch hustling the Boardwalk at the Jersey Shore and his winters selling Christmas trees with his father, sparking a lifelong passion. Jim completed his undergraduate degree at Georgetown University and his PhD at Cornell University, where he met his loving wife Cindy. Together, they opened Stow Gardens, a thriving business and cornerstone of the community. Jim recently retired his renowned green thumb, after 36 successful and fulfilling seasons.
Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. He was an avid traveler, equally happy at his home away from home in Palm Beach, Florida, exploring new countries, or sampling croissants in his favorite city, Paris. His only travel prerequisites were good food and wine, great company, and the potential to earn Marriott points.
Visiting hours are Friday May 24th 4-7pm at the Acton Funeral Home (470 Massachusetts Ave (Rte 111) Acton). The funeral mass will be held Saturday May 25th at 10 am in St. Isidore Church (429 Great Rd., Stow). In lieu of flowers please send us your stories and memories. Donations in memory of Jim may be made to St. Benedicts's Preparatory School, 520 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, Newark NJ. 07102.
Memorial page actonfuneralhome.com