Steven DeForest Macomber, 80, of Warwick, Rhode Island, to the great sorrow of many, passed away on Saturday March 28, 2025 due to complications with the flu.
Steven was born on July 4, 1944, to his mother June A. Macomber (née Healy), and Calvin D. Macomber who both preceded him in death, alongside his wife of fifty years Cynthia Macomber (née DuMaine). Theirs was a love story for the ages.
Steven attended Pilgrim High School. During his lifetime, Steven dedicated three decades to the care of his community as a municipal worker in the Highway Department of The City of Warwick.
Steven had an active lifestyle with his beloved wife Cindy. They enjoyed painting, drawing, hiking, biking, kayaking, snowmobiling, fishing, boating, carpentry, and being part of their community. They were inseparable. Steven would often walk the neighborhood with his dog Sugarbear and greet all the neighbors on his way to the local coffee shop. Making sure all were looked after. He truly was a capital fellow, a man among men. He simply loved people and was always ready to help. The first to show up and the last to leave. Steven never expected anything in return for the help and kindness he offered everyone.
Steven is survived by many who treasured him dearly; among his closest relations are his devoted siblings, Bruce R. Macomber of Waldorf, MD and Jane M. Carrazzo of Warwick. Sisters-in-law Elizabeth Botella of Warwick, Cynthia Macomber of Waldorf, MD, Lori Ford of CO. Brother-in-law Joseph Bottella Sr. and Donald DuMaine of Warwick, Tony Ford of CO, Bruce DuMaine and Tom Menard of West Warwick.
With countless nieces and nephews, the list of those that shared in Steven’s life is far too great to include in its entirety. The best lives leave gifts and Steven’s has left an indelible mark on those who loved him.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 10:00AM at St. Peter’s Church, 350 Fair Street, Warwick. Visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 8:00AM-9:00AM at THE URQUHART-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 800 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Elizabeth Community, Memo Line: Philanthropy Department/Day Program, 2364 Post Road, Suite 100 Warwick, RI 02886-2232
