Stephen J. Carlson

Stephen J. Carlson, 55, of Portsmouth, RI, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. After a courageous battle with cancer.Steve was born on December 12, 1956 in Pawtucket, RI to the late Harry and Yvonne Carlson. Steve served in the US Army for 8 years, with several tours overseas including Panama and Italy. For the last 14 years, he has been an HP Printer Technician with NETTS of Middletown.Steve is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Cindy (Moss) Carlson, his children Keith, Kimberly, Amy, Joshua, Amanda, and Jennifer, as well as his step sons Eric, Matthew and Alex, he leaves behind 13 grandchildren. He also leaves his siblings, Cathy, Mike,, Tommy,, and Cindy, as well as many nieces and nephews.His funeral services will leave from the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth on Saturday, December 8 at 9:30am, to the RI Veterans Cemetery for a graveside service with Military Honors at 10:30am.Memorial donations may be made to the Stephen Carlson Memorial Fund, c/o Peoples Credit Union, 2537 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871.Additional information available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com Cemetery Details Rhode Island Veteran's Memorial Cemetery 301 South County Trail Exeter, RI, 02822 Service DEC 8. 10:30 AM Rhode Island Veterans Memorial Cemetery 301 South County Trail Exeter, RI, US, 02822