Stephen E. Sparks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen E. Sparks, 65, of Curtis Street, Gloversville passed away unexpectedly Thursday June 4, 2020 at Nathan Littauer Hospital. He was born in Gloversville on November 7, 1954 a son of Eugene and Beverly Sweet Sparks and was a 1972 graduate of Gloversville High School. Steve was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Sparks worked at Lee Dye in Gloversville for ten years. In 1983, he began his career as a cook at the Tryon Residential Facility in Johnstown, retiring after more than twenty years of service. He was a former owner of Spring Street Deli. Steve was a coach for the Gloversville Little League and was also a cub scout leader. He was a member and served as a past master and secretary of the Kennyetto Masonic Lodge #599, a member of the St. Johnsville Masonic Lodge #611, and a member of the Amsterdam Masonic Lodge #84. Steve was a member of the Cyprus Shrine of Albany and the Adirondack Shriners Club, and a member of Valley of Schenectady Scottish Rite. He was a former member of North Main Street Methodist Church, and First United Methodist Church, of Gloversville and St. Patrick’s Lodge in Johnstown. Steve enjoyed cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert; and a stepson, Ryan K. Topliff. Survivors include his wife, Susan Johnson Sparks, whom he married on July 19, 2000; a son, Stephen M. Sparks of Gloversville; a daughter, Rebecca M. Sparks and her finacee, Tyler Sones of Muncy, PA; a stepson, Jason T. Topliff of Gloversville; a brother, Henry (Adrienne) Sparks of Radcliff, KY; a sister, Patti L. Sparks of Goversville; a sister-in-law, Cathy Sparks of Johnstown; his beloved canine, Timothy; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A graveside service will be held at Ferndale Cemetery on Tuesday at 11 am with Rev. Dr. R.W. Williams officiating. A Masonic ritual will be conducted there. In accordance with the current social distancing guidelines, face coverings are required for those in attendance. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children or the Masonic Home in Utica, in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106, Johnstown, NY 12095.

Stephen E. Sparks

November 7, 1954 - June 4, 2020

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