Stephen McAvoy

Stephen McAvoy, 80, of Fort Wayne was born to eternal life June 3, 2021. Stephen was the son to Harold and Esther McAvoy of New Rochelle, NY. Stephen is survived by his wife of 57 years, Maria McAvoy; children Kevin (Maria) McAvoy, Stephanie (Richard) Arcuri, Elizabeth  (Joe) Ecklund, Cathy-O (Ken) Vandenberghe, Red (Karl) O'Keefe and Patrick McAvoy; and his17 grandchildren. He was devoted to his family, friends, and community. He was fiercely loyal, generous and compassionate; with a playful spirit that was felt by all. He was always ready for an adventure, a consummate practical joker and master of "the Sting." He enjoyed a successful 34 year career with General Motors. He will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 10700 Aboite Center Rd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46814; with calling one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org) or Multiple System Atrophy (support.multiplesystematrophy.org