Stephen John Blasko, 79, of Glendora, NJ passed away on December 30, 2020.

He was born October 20, 1941. He was the eldest son of Gizella and Stephen Blasko, both deceased. He leaves behind his wife Mary of fifty-five years, sons Mitch (Allison), and Stephen Jr. (Hope), daughter, Mary (Lou), and grandchildren Andrew (Laura Beth), Matthew (Morgan), Mark, Katherine, Michelle, Jacqueline, and Stephen 3rd and brothers, Eugene (Mary Jane) and Ronald and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Stephen graduated from Merchantville High School. He passed his ham radio exam while still in high school. Stephen joined the Navy right out of high school and was an Electronics Technician on the USS Beatty and USS Semmes. He attended Rutgers University in Camden on the GI Bill earning both an Associates and bachelor degrees in Mathematics. Stephen worked many jobs including as a TV repairman, and as a statistician for the NJ Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of Wage and Hour Compliance. He earned his master's degree in Public Policy from Rutgers University in 1996. He was the pack leader of Cub Scout Pack 84 in the 1970s. He was also an umpire for both Glendora softball and baseball. Stephen, W2TDS, was an active member of the Gloucester County Amateur Radio club. Steve and Mary loved to go on vacations. Shortly after retiring they drove to Alaska along with a bunch of other Scamp Travel Trailer owners. For many years they would go to Florida in the Scamp to see the Phillies Spring Training Camp. He especially enjoyed camping with his family. Stephen was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Runnemede.

There will be a viewing from 9am to 11am on Friday January 8 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.

Funeral service 11am also at the funeral home.

Interment private at the request of the family.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Trinity Lutheran Church, 200 E. Clements Bridge Road, Runnemede, NJ 08078; Gloucester County Amateur Radio Club, PO Box 370, Pitman, NJ 08071; Vietnam Veterans of America, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD, 20910; or the charity of your choice.

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