Stephen A. Nardoza
Date of Passing:
Stephen Anthony Nardoza, 79, of Cranston and Riverside, Rhode Island passed away unexpectedly on November 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Providence, he was the son of the Leonard A. and Anazine M. Nardoza.
Stephen was a Vietnam Veteran in the U.S. Army, Specialist Fifth Class. He received his B.A. in English at the University of Rhode Island and was employed by MetLife as an underwriter for many years. In years past, he also was a member of the Providence Preservation Society as a volunteer giving tours of downtown Providence. He also enjoyed the Barker Theater Playhouse located in Providence where he was a volunteer helping to build the sets.
Stephen also worked for a time at East Providence Sheet Metal Works, his father’s company installing gutters, conductor pipes and various items for homes and businesses.
Stephen was a collector of French art glass and a collector of books on the Titanic disaster. He also enjoyed film and theatre on his many trips to New York City.
Stephen is survived by his two sisters, Paula (Stanley) Stachelek, Stephanie (Paul) Camille, a niece, Katelyn F. Stachelek, a nephew, James E. Stachelek and various cousins.
A Private Funeral Service will be held in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside followed by a Private Burial with Military Honors in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Calling Hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Stephen’s memory to The Autism project of Rhode Island, 1516 Atwood Ave, Johnston RI 02919, would be deeply appreciated.
Stephanie and Paula, my sincerest condolences. Stephen is in a better place, free of pain and able to explore and learn everything that his physical body wasn’t able to provide him. Stephen has already probably been to the Louvre in Paris and the Met in NY. Once again, so sorry for your loss! ❤️🇺🇸
Steph and Paula, so so sorry to hear about Steve. He was one of my oldest friends..I alway say we played together in the sandbox as toddlers, continued through school together and kept in touch after. He was a kind and thoughtful person and a good friend always. He will be missed.
Dear Paula and Stephanie
So sorry to hear of Stephen’s passing. We were in the Army at Fort Dix together in 1968 and got to know each other well over the years.
Stephen had a great of humor and was adept at recounting stories from our joint experience as draftees during the Vietnam War.
His filial piety was exhibited for many years as he cared for his aged Mother who passed from Covid during the Pandemic.
He was a good friend and will be missed by my wife Nancy and me.