Stephen B. Poelaert
Stephen B. Poelaert, 62, formerly of Milton and Duxbury, suddenly passed on May 30, 2018.
He was born June 4, 1955 in Milton to the late Richard and Estelle Poelaert. He was a 1974 graduate of Milton High and a 1978 graduate of Boston College. He was on the State Champion baseball and hockey teams, three years running, and an amazing goalie for B.C. Steve was the Supervisor of Buildings and Grounds at Bristol Plymouth Regional Technical High School, the happiest job he ever had. He lived life for his family, long rides, oldies music, and the Sunday Globe with his Dunkin’s coffee.
Steve is survived by his best friend and wife Madeline (Dugan); his children Nicole Costanzo and husband Robert, Sean, Daniel, Mallory, and loving dog Colby. He was loved by two grandchildren Colton and Callie. He preceded by his sister Donna Bowie and husband John, and his brother Richard. Brother-in-law to Richard and Connie Dugan, Mary Lou and the late Robert Miller, Margaret and John Bessette, Monica and Michael Luchini, Martha and Charles Paris, John and Katherine Dugan, and the late Maureen and Patrick Gallagher. Beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Saint Agatha Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton, Friday June 8 at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours at Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday 4-8 PM. Interment Milton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to either Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 North Main St, Suite 104, Natick, MA 01760 or the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.
Guestbook Entries
A truly wonderful charismatic man who touched so many, he will be sorely missed by all!
Steve, you were one of the greatest, a class act. I will miss you boss I truly loved working for you. You wrote the book on kindness and generosity. One of the most unselfish people I have ever met. Always putting others first. May there be rivers of dunkin donuts coffee where ever your path has lead you. God Bless you sir. I was blessed to have been in your company. Thank you for making us laugh, caring so much about everyone and bringing sunshine into our lives.
We are so saddened for the loss of truly a gift to all who were blessed with Stevie in their lives. There isn’t a family gathering that did not benefit from his great stories and smile…. and both Danny and I will hope to give the sort of kindness and warmth to those we meet in life that Stevie gave so freely to all. The beautiful family he created will continue to honor his life and we send so much love and prayers to them. Thank you for thinking of those with CF in Stevie’s honor. God bless and lots of love, Danny and Jackie Bessette
Steve was such a great friend to the late Rick Gross, I can only imagine that Rick was there to greet him. My deepest condolences to his family. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult days to come.
I have so many wonderful memories of caring for Steve’s children and watching them grow. Steve loved his family so much and always had the best sense of humor. My heart goes out to all of you and I will be thinking of you all. He was so very lucky to have such an amazing family. XOXO