Frederick "Rick" J. Stefany, Jr.

Rick was a greatly loved husband, father, and pop pop who died suddenly on August 20, 2015. He was born in Irvington, NJ on December 23, 1939 to the late Frederick and Helen Stefany. Rick graduated from Irvington High School and attended the University of Pennsylvania until enlisting in the United States Army. He attended OCS and attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He served 6 ½ years, during which time he also earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland. Rick continued to serve his country during his 31 year career at the National Security Agency


A loyal Redskin fan, he was also a dedicated youth sports coach in the GARCI organization. In retirement, he enjoyed golf, travel, boating and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Rick volunteered at Flagler Hospital in Palm Coast, FL, was the treasurer of his home owners association. He was also an active member of the Severn River Lions.

Surviving are his wife and partner of 53 years, Mary Jane; three children: Frederick "Jay" (Vivian) of Davidsonville, MD, Lynn (David) Buto of Annapolis, MD and Kathleen (Jon) Libby of Denver, CO; and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Marilyn Schober of New Jersey, and brothers Robert (Joan) of New Jersey and Jack (Barbara) of Florida.

Friends may visit on Friday August 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8:00pm at the Barranco & Sons, P.A Severna Park Funeral Home 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146. Services will be held on Saturday August 29, 2015 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel. Interment at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lions Vision Research Foundation, P.O. Box 1714, Baltimore, MD 21203 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675