Stephen "Big Bopper" Grochowski
Stephen Grochowski Obituary
Stephen Michael "Big Bopper" Grochowski died peacefully at Oakhill Nursing Home on December 8. He was born on Jan 23, 1942 in Boston to the late Stanley and Margaret (Fuchs) Grochowski.
Beloved father of Sherri and her husband, Dana Goodnow of Middleboro; Christopher Grochowski and life partner, Pamela Sullivan of Hilo, HI. Treasured Grandfather of Joshua Payne and his wife, Leah; Miranda Guidetti and her husband, John; Sasha and Sara Grochowski. Adored Great Grandfather of Maverick Guidetti. Former husband of Linda (Viator) Grochowski of Middleboro, MA. Cousin of Francis Robinson and Elinor Walsh. Longtime friend of Walter of Quincy and Brad of Weymouth.
Stephen grew up in Rhode Island until attending the Hoosac Boarding School in Hoosick, New York where he played soccer and hockey. He met several people who remained close throughout his life. Coach Dickey was a positive influence, and they remained in touch. Tim Parsons and Mark Yarborough (deceased) were lifelong friends wherever they were in the world.
Jack of all trades; starting off as a sign painter with his father while he attended Northeastern University attaining his Masters degree. His love of the outdoors was the result of skiing, hiking and adventuring with his father growing up. This inspired him to travel cross-country through the United States, Canada, and Mexico with his former wife, Linda for an entire year in their Ford pickup towing a sixteen foot camper. Also traveling to England and Whales to meet up with their children who were serving in the military in Europe.
A man with many interests; he took his children along for the adventures of rock climbing, camping, hiking, and canoeing.
Stephen loved passionatetly and was adored by most. His kindness and silliness drew people in. He was fiercely independent and a lifelong adventurer. His zest for life and great love of the outdoors contributed to his natural ability for capturing moments in his photography and art for much of the second half of his life. He also loved to read and listen to music. Oh the stories he could tell you of places he'd been and the people he'd met! Always encouraging people to travel, and try new things. He expressed his love through his generous listening and giving. His sense of humor was infectious and helped to get you through any moment.
He spent his last moments enjoying his visits from his Great-Grandson Maverick Guidetti who he was overjoyed to have met.
Thank you to the Oakhill Nursing Home for taking great care of Stephen for the past five years. And thank you to Fidelis Hospice for being with him as much as he needed since March. He was so grateful for you and so are we.
Treasured, endeared, near to our heart, precious, cherished you will always be.
Visiting hours on December 18, 2022 (Sunday) from 12 Noon until 2 PM in the O'Neill Funeral Home, 59 Peirce Street (corner of School Street) Middleboro.
A Celebration of Life will follow at 2 PM in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: tcnewengland.org
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