Stephen R. DeMatteo September 20, 1960 - April 1, 2020

Salisbury – Steve DeMatteo, a 59 year old resident of Salisbury MA passed away on Wednesday evening, April 1. He was a native of Haverhill and lifelong resident of Bradford, until moving to Salisbury 6 years ago, where he resided with his loving partner Christine Baker. He was a member of the Haverhill High School Class of 1978. Steve cared deeply for his family and friends, especially his sister, his brothers, his cousins, and nieces and nephews, with whom he shared lifelong relationships. Steve was a wonderful and caring son to his devoted mother, Rose Palmer who also resides in Bradford. Steve was an avid Harley Davidson lover and lifetime rider. He loved his dogs and could always be found with these faithful friends by his side. Steve will be greatly missed by those who knew him best, those who experienced his huge heart, his incredible charm, his wild sense of humor, and the unique blessings he brought to the world. He was a force of nature that left an indelible mark on all who knew him. He will not be forgotten.

He leaves his mother Rose Palmer of Bradford, his beloved partner Christine Baker of Salisbury, his sister Jamie Piccolo and her two sons Jake and Josh Weisberg of Bradford, his brother Joe Young along with his wife Darcy and two sons Jake and Ben of Haverhill, brother Bobby DeMatteo and his daughters Annetta and Bernadine of Haverhill, and Robert DeMatteo. He also leaves several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. Please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com