Stephen P. Ugrinic, age 69 of Mentor, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Steve was born in Cleveland on October 14, 1947 to the late Paul and Stella Ugrinic. He retired in 2006 from the Euclid Fire Department after 32 years of service and was a Member of the IAFF, International Association of Fire Fighters.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Rose Ugrinic (nee Wendel); children, Michael Ugrinic, Nicholas Ugrinic, Kellie (Howard) Nelson and Kristie (Anthony) Zappitelli; grandchildren, Faith Nelson, Rylee, Nick and Nathan Zappitelli; siblings, Walter (Janet) Ugrinic and Paula Schauer; mother in law, Theresia Wendel; sister in law, Erika (David) Volpin; brother in law, Karl (Anne) Wendel; many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death his parents, Paul and Stella Ugrinic; father in law, Karl Wendel.
Funeral Mass 12 noon on Monday, January 30th, 2017 at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Rd., Mentor. VISITATION 2-6 SUNDAY AT JEFF MONREAL FUNERAL HOME, 6330 CENTER STREET, MENTOR.
Burial at Mentor Cemetery.
