PROSPECT – Steven Craig Sturges, Sr., born in Waterbury on Feb. 18, 1957, died Nov. 30 after a long battle with melanoma cancer. He leaves behind is beloved wife of 43 years, Pamela J (Turner). He is the son of the late Howard K. and Betty (Jane Baker) Sturges.
Sturges graduated from Keynor Technical High School with his certificate in Tool & Die Making. He worked for Watertown Jigbor, Sylivana, Mattatuck Mfg., Thermo Conductor Services and Packard Inc before starting his own company HJS Lawncare and Landscape. He was a Cub Scout master and Boy Scout leader. He is a lifetime member of the Volunteer Fire Department of Prospect, where he was a member since Jan. 1983.
Besides his wife, he leaves behind his sons Steven C. Sturges Jr. of Prospect, Joseph K. and Kimberly Sturges of West Hartford; a daughter, Heather Sturges and significant other Nicholas Dumschott of Prospect; two grandsons, Timothy Hammond and Samuel M. Sturges of West Hartford; two granddaughters, Bianca M. Sturges of North Carolina and Billie-Jean Sturges of Oakville; a nephew, Lee Stallings of Prospect, that resided with him; his brothers John & Phyllis Sturges of Oakville and Howard & Denise Sturges of South Carolina; and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral will be held Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church in Prospect. Calling hours will be Dec. 5 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Online condolences can be made at naugatuckvalleymemorial.com
Donations may be made to Prospect Volunteer Fire Department, 26 New Haven Rd., Prospect, CT 06712 or the Healing Garden at Smilow Cancer Hospital at ynnh.org.
