Stephen A. Spadorcia, age 56, a longtime resident of Braintree, saw his last sunset, and passed away, Sunday, July 9, 2023.

Stephen was born in Quincy, raised and educated in Braintree. He was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart High School in Weymouth, Class of 1985. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from the Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, where he played on the basketball team. He lived in Braintree for most of his life, but always considered himself from Quincy.

Stephen worked as a salesman in merchant services for many years. He previously, upon his father’s retirement, owned and operated the family’s business, Central Plastering of Braintree.

Stephen had a passion for music and decided he would learn the bass guitar and start a band. He found a great group of bandmates and The Heavyweights were born! He also participated in men’s softball leagues and would never say no to a round of golf. He enjoyed maintaining his home – constructing walls, patios, gardens, and a bocce court, to complement his in-ground pool. He has left the family an oasis. Holidays and family traditions were important to Stephen. He loved to cook and host gatherings, and often posted cooking shows on Facebook, “Listen up Gimbrone’s”. Stephen truly was a spectacular host and anyone who walked through the doorway felt immediately at home at Meatball Mountain. You may not be able to get out the door, however, without listening to Stephen sing a little karaoke. Whether it was a polenta party, birthday celebration, one of the many holiday feasts, or just a regular Friday night, there was always delicious food and a music-filled wonderful time. Always the devoted son, Stephen, along with Heather and the girls, spent the last ten years caring for Stephen’s aging parents, Grammy and Papa, who could be seen at all the gatherings singing and playing the accordion.

Most of all, Stephen’s passion was for his family, actively supporting their many activities and accomplishments. He cherished time spent with his daughters, Gianna “Gi Money” and Francesca “Superstar”, going on a family trip, dinner in the North End, coaching their basketball teams or having them wake up on Sunday mornings to the aroma of his delicious sauce for his favorite Sunday family dinner. He was so proud of his girls. Stephen loved nothing more than a house full of the girls’ friends. He treated them all as his own. There isn’t anything he would not do for his children. Stephen always put his wife, Heather, first, above all else. He wanted nothing more than to be the best husband and supporter.

Beloved husband for twenty years of Heather S. (MacDonald) Spadorcia.

Devoted father of Gianna R. Spadorcia and Francesca J. Spadorcia.

Cherished son of Pasquale and Frances (Sandonato) Spadorcia of Braintree.

Loving brother of Louis Spadorcia and his wife Linda of Holbrook, James Spadorcia and his partner Stephanie Palermo of Stoneham.

Son-in-law of John F. MacDonald, Jr. of Weymouth, Joyce A. (Lennon) McFadden and her husband Jerry Manning of Hull.

Brother-in-law of Kara Flanagan and her husband Sean of Hartford, Conn., John F. MacDonald III and Terri MacDonald both of Scituate.

Stephen is also survived by his cousin, David Gangi, who was more like a brother, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends and his loyal companion, Murphy, the 11-year-old family Australian Labradoodle.

A memorial Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School Street, Quincy, on Saturday, July 15, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Gianna and Francesca request that everyone wear bright colors while we celebrate his life.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stephen’s memory may be made to benefit the girls’ education at https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-spadorcia-family. Or, checks can be made payable to: College America, c/o Kara Flanagan, 147 Fern Street, Hartford, CT 06105.