William J. Stevens Obituary

The family of William J. Stevens (Ansonia, Connecticut) announces his passing on October 28, 2026. William, born on October 8, 1943, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Sylvia Stevens (Leschensky); his parents, William T. Stevens and Roberta "Molly" Stevens (Sherman); his stepdaughter Christine Palmer; and his sister Roberta Harris.

He is survived by: his daughters, Cheryl Drouin of Spring Hill, FL and Shannon Barry-Kobialka (Stanley) of West Hartford; his stepchildren, Theresa Reinwald (Bob) of Branford, Elizabeth Ouellette of Seymour and Richard Mezzapelle (Jennifer) of Derby; his grandchildren, Mairead Johnson (Kyler) of Berlin, Shaela Barry of Waterford, Jessica Drouin of Tampa, FL, Ashleigh Kobialka of Boston, MA, Joseph Kobialka of Springfield, MA and Sean Kobialka of West Hartford; his stepgrandchildren, Daniel Reinwald (Kim) of North Branford, Amber Reinwald of Waterford, Tyler Ouellette of Seymour, Alyssa Geyer of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Kendal Tepp (Anthony) of Port St, Brian Mezzapelle (Stacey) of Derby, Jennifer Mezzapelle and Bryce Cotter of Derby; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Aiden, Ryder Geyer, Lily Mezzapelle, Gemma, Ben Reinwald, Alton and Lilah Tepp. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

Contributions in William's memory may be made directly to the Shriners Children's at http://www.chrinerschildrens.org.