Stephen D. Stolberg, age 70, of Worcester, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at the UMass-Memorial Medical Center, after being stricken ill.

He leaves his wife of 37 years, Judith (Mallett) Stolberg; six children, Stephen Stolberg of Worcester, Ina Reiss of Hollywood, Fla., Andrew Stolberg, Nicole Stolberg, both of Worcester, Marie Shepherd of Oxford and Jean Baril of Worcester; three brothers, John F. Stolberg of Mooresville, N.C., Paul A. Stolberg and James M. Stolberg, both of Worcester; three sisters, Margaret M. Venditti of Needham, Ina L. Gadient of Wellington, Fla., and Susan E. Holmes of West Palm Beach, Fla.; his mother-in-law, Eleanore Mallett; ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Stephen was born in Worcester and lived all his life in the Worcester area. His father John F. Stolberg and his mother Elizabeth J. (McDonald) Stolberg predeceased him.

Stephen attended St. Peter’s High School and Quinsigamond Community College.

Stephen spent most of his career as an automobile salesman and manager.

He enjoyed playing golf and following all sports, especially the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

Steve was devoted to his family who knew him as “Ga”. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he adored.

There will be a funeral Mass on Thursday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 353 Grove St., Worcester. Burial will be private. There are no calling hours.

The Athy Memorial Home, 111 Lancaster St. Worcester, is directing arrangements.