Stephen J. Magnus Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Stephen J. Magnus of Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, who passed away on November 30, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Stephen J. Magnus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Stephen Magnus and Anna Magnus; his sisters, Joan Burkle and Karen Magnus Fischbach; and his brother-in-law Peter Fischbach.
He is survived by: his wife Kate Lillis Magnus; his daughters, Alyson Magnus Valentin and Kelly Magnus Purcaro; his sons-in-law, Manuel Valentin and John Anthony Purcaro Jr.; his grandchildren, Theresa Anne Purcaro and John Anthony Purcaro III; his sister Anne Magnus (William Mitchell); and his brother-in-law George Burkle. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends.
The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Center for Hope, Hospice & Palliative Care in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Keep Stephen 's legacy alive by donating to a charity in need.
