Stephen J. Campbell, of Beacon and formerly Wappingers Falls, died suddenly on Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh. He was 32.
He was born in Mount Kisco on May 26, 1983, son of Irene (Toth) Campbell and the late Richard Hunter Campbell, Sr. Raised in Wappingers Falls, he graduated from Roy C. Ketcham High School in 2002.
Stephen worked as a plumber, formerly for Herlihy Plumbing & Heating in Croton-on-Hudson, and most recently, L.B.R. Plumbing & Heating in Croton Falls.
Last summer, on July 11, 2015, he married Patricia A. Morgan, the love of his life, at St. Mary, Mother of the Church in Fishkill. Patricia survives at home in Beacon.
Stephen is also survived by his mother, Irene Campbell of Wappingers Falls; his brother, Richard H. Campbell, Jr. & his wife Kara of Wallkill; his brother, E. Michael Campbell of Beacon; his aunts & uncles, Violet Manca of Tarrytown and Jacqueline & Clyde Birch of Syracuse; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mary Ann and Thomas Morgan, Sr. of Wappingers Falls; his sisters-in-law, Christina Just & her husband Steven of Glenham and April Morgan of Wappingers Falls; his brother-in-law, Thomas Morgan, Jr. of Wappingers Falls; his nephew and nieces, Dylan Campbell, Caroline Campbell, Hope Campbell, Cameron Just, and Grace Just. He is also survived by many cousins, other relatives, and a host of loving friends.
He was predeceased by his father, Richard H. Campbell, Sr., on June 18, 2002.
Stephen had a zest for life. He was a thrill seeker and enjoyed the outdoors. He particularly enjoyed hiking, fishing and snowboarding. He was also quite artistic and enjoyed drawing in his spare time.
Stephen was always the life of the party. His smile was bright and his laugh was contagious. He was a deeply caring person who always strived to do the right thing. He had many loyal friends whom he cherished. His nieces and nephews will miss their "Uncle Stevie". He was the uncle who played videogames, laughed and had fun with them. He was also very proud of them.
Most of all, Stephen loved Trisha. He was overjoyed that they had married and he had big dreams of their future together.
Stephen touched everyone he came in contact with. His family and friends will miss him terribly. If he had a chance to say good-bye, he might say, "Don't cry for me. Death isn't sad. The sad thing is: Most People Don't Live at All. So Live Your Life to the Fullest".
Calling hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, March 11 at St. Mary, Mother of the Church, 106 Jackson Street, Fishkill. Interment will follow at St. Denis Cemetery in Hopewell Junction.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Dutchess County S.P.C.A., 636 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park, NY 12538; www.dcspca.org
For directions, online tributes, and memorial donations, please visit Stephen's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.