Steven Robert Henry

Born in Pequannock, New Jersey, Steven grew up in Bloomingdale and Kinnelon, NJ. He graduated from Kinnelon High School and lived in northern New Jersey until his death from natural causes in his home in Pompton Plains, on June 23.

From an early age Steven was “supercharged”, with amazing energy. In high school he ran on the cross-country team, and as an adult he loved taking long walks every day, in any weather.

Steven was born with challenges most people will never experience, but which made him the amazing person he was. Although he had to cope with neurological differences, he successfully attained his high school diploma and became a self-sufficient adult, living independently with an active social life. On his neighborhood walks he greeted everyone with a friendly “Hello sir / ma’am” and especially loved the Little Food Inn, where he greeted every employee when he visited. He was loved by everyone who knew him.

He was a client and an active participant in Newbridge Crossroads in Pequannock, NJ, and was vice president of the weekly community meeting. He was remembered as someone who was always happy and would try to make others happy. He was employed by the Foundation for the Handicapped, and was a diligent, reliable worker.

Steven had a passion for sports, and was a dedicated fan of the NY Mets, the NY Rangers, and the NY Giants (after a brief 20-year hiatus following the Cowboys in his youth). His sports knowledge was encyclopedic, and he could recite major games, team players, World Series winners by year, and much more. For sports trivia questions, Steven was the one to ask.

He was a devout Catholic who regularly attended St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Pompton Lakes, NJ. He loved his big family. Even though they were spread across the country, he would call his close circle of family and friends every Sunday to stay in touch. His cousins, aunts and uncles, especially his Aunt Peggy and Uncle Rich, always made sure to include Steven in numerous family gatherings and activities, and Steven especially loved watching his cousin Lori’s children’s sporting events at Kinnelon High School.

He is survived by his parents Theresa and William E Henry Jr. of Vero Beach, FL, his sisters Laura Gallo and Theresa Henry, his brother-in-law Rick Luhmann, his nieces Theresa and Gwyneth Luhmann, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother William John Henry, and his brother-in-law John Gallo.