Stephen Joseph Wolicki, 67, of Absecon, passed away peacefully March 4, 2021, at home with his wife by his side.
Born Feb. 9, 1954, in Vineland, he is predeceased by his father, Joseph Wolicki, mother, Dorothy V. Mercer (nee Johnson); and step-father, Byron T. Mercer.
Steve was a graduate of the Upper Township School District and a 1972 graduate of Ocean City High School, where he was a member of the golf and basketball teams. He, along with his twin brother, Mike, was co-captain of the 1972 state championship team.
Steve proudly served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. After his discharge, he moved to Boca Raton, Fla., and started a career in the U.S. Postal Service. Steve began his career as a mail carrier in 1979 and retired as Post Master of the Marmora Post Office in 2012. After retiring from the Postal Service, Steve worked as a Veteran Services Officer for Atlantic County through which he enjoyed helping veterans complete claims and file for benefits.
Steve was known for his kindness and helpful nature. He enjoyed riding his Harley and was a charter member of the American Legion Riders Post 352 in which he served in several positions on the executive board over the years, most recently as chairman of the Scholarship Committee. He enjoyed many rides and road trips with his wife, Lisa; brother, Mike, and his Legion “brothers.” Steve was also an avid golfer and enjoyed his weekly golf outings with Mike, Timmy and Dennis.
Steve is survived by his loving wife, Lisa (nee Carlsen); twin brother, Michael C. Wolicki (JoAnn); sister, Kathleen I. Davis (Scott); sons Anthony and Erron; granddaughters Kaelyn and Gionna and grandson Erron II. Also surviving are his nieces Michelle C. Mangam (Drew) and Amanda L. Constantino, great-nieces Julie and Sammi, great-nephews Michael and Andrew, and his mother and father in-law Kathie and Warren Carlsen. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory his many cousins, friends and brothers of the American Legion Riders. A walkthrough visitation with the family is scheduled for 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, at The Godfrey Funeral Home of Palermo, 644 South Shore Road, followed by a graveside service at noon in the Atlantic County Veterans Cemetery located in Estell Manor. The graveside service will be livestreamed on Stephen’s page on the funeral home website. In lieu of flowers, friends are requested to make donations in Stephen’s name to the American Legion Riders Post 352 Scholarship Fund. Donations can be sent to: Legion Riders Post 352, PO Box 199, Northfield, NJ 08225-0199. To share condolences, visit godfreyfuneralhome.com.
