YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (MyValleyTributes) – Stephen Vincent Ilovsky, 65, of Youngstown passed away on Wednesday June 30, 2021 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio.
He was born on February 23, 1956 in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Vincent Ilovsky and Mary Ann (Svasta) Ilovsky Hunt.
Stephen leaves behind his wife Sharon Joy (Jenkins) Ilovsky; Children, Jodie (Jay) Brimmer from Oklahoma, Christopher (Melissa) Ilovsky from Boardman, and Stephen (Taylor Walczak) Ilovsky Jr. from Austintown; Grandsons, Jack, Barrett and Benjamin; Sibling, Teresa Petch of Boardman; Stepfather Dennis Hunt; Sister-in-law Pamela (Stephen’s best friend Jimmy Markovich) Jenkins; Nieces, Carly, Jennifer and Jamie; Nephew Jay, along with DJ and Nevaeh who called him “Uncle Steve”; lifelong friend Freddie Alexander; close friend, Ted Sloan and his six very beloved kittens.
Over the years Stephen or Ted would often pick the other up early to arrive at the Landmark Restaurant, often before sunrise just to have morning coffee and solve all the world’s problems from their booth. These two, along with Jimmy Markovich, all worked in various roles at Donnie Iris & The Cruiser, which Stove loved.
Stephen worked for Shephard of the Valley, Boardman for over 30 years, where he was director and maintenance and operations manager until his illness. Knowing that he and his friend Ted Sloan worked with the band and sold merchandise, his staff often referred to him as a “roadie”.
Stephen also tuned guitars, loved going to Geneva and Lake Erie, boating and fishing, the Canfield Fair and cooking. He could start a meal with next to nothing and make it taste amazing.
He has been a lifelong member of Holy Name Church in Youngstown and his family is grateful for the love and support from family and friends from around the country and Europe.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2021, beginning with a brief service at 5:00 p.m. followed by fellowship, light snacks, and refreshments until 7:00 p.m. at Real Living Ministries – Warehouse of Worship, 11331 South Avenue , North Lima, OH 44452.
Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Service by Gary S. Silvat, Inc. Share reminders and send condolences through your visit cremateohio.com.
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A TV Tribute will air Monday, July 5, at the following approximate times: 6:43 am on WYTV, 9:32 am on WKBN, 10:58 am on FOX, and 8:12 pm on MyYTV.
