Stephen Roger Hencinski died early on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born on July 22, 1953 in Buffalo, New York. Beloved husband to Mary Calderone for almost 37 years, and father of Captain Mia Hencinski, USMC, a 2010 graduate of the United States Naval Academy.

He felt honored to be a 'sponsor dad' to countless Midshipmen since 2001 - Eternal Father was his favorite hymn. Survived by devoted sisters, Janet Bogdan and Carol Bubar; their husbands Dave Bogdan and David "Bear" Bubar; nieces Julie Bogdan, Marie Staubitz, Elizabeth Potempa and their husbands; nephews David Bubar Jr. and Michael Bogdan; nine great-nieces and nephews - and so many other relatives and close friends around the world. His father and mother, Elmer and Ellen Hencinski, preceded him in death.

Steve was the best storyteller and could liven up any party. He would play golf every day if it was possible, and even in their worst years, he loved the Buffalo Bills. He loved going to the beach and boating. He traveled extensively in his career - working tirelessly as a Telecommunications Salesman and later as a Cyber-security Consultant; he kept the printed definition for "Perseverance" with him wherever he went. Being a part of the Catholic Church gave him comfort in his peaceful passing.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Monday November 16, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8:00pm at the Barranco & Sons,P.A Severna Park Funeral Home 495 Ritchie Hwy. Severna Park, MD 21146. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday November 17, 2015 at 11:00am in the St. Andrew by the Bay Catholic Church 701 College Pkwy. Annapolis, MD 21409.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial gift to the Swim Across America Lab at Johns Hopkins to benefit pancreatic cancer research. Please visit http://www.hopkinskimmelcancercenter.org and go to 'Make a Gift.'