Steven Michael Bibbo

Steven Michael Bibbo, 49, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, in his Exeter Township residence after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was the loving husband of Stacey (Motznik) Bibbo.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Samuel C. and Sandra J. (Terefenko) Bibbo, Exeter Twp.

The joy of his life was his young son, Steven Michael Bibbo, Jr. Some of their favorite things to do included playing sports, going mini-golfing, and attending Reading Fightin Phils games as well as watching baseball on TV together. Steve was also a proud assistant coach for his son's Exeter Little League T-Ball team.

His other "baby" is a 1987 red Corvette convertible that he enjoyed taking to car shows and participating in events with the Skyline Drive Corvette Club.

Steve was an enthusiastic collector of nutcrackers, sports memorabilia and ticket stubs. He embraced life and enjoyed dancing, going to concerts and traveling; some of his favorite places were Hawaii, Mexico, Boston, Las Vegas, Baltimore and family vacations in Stone Harbor, NJ and Ocean City, MD.

Steve was a graduate of Exeter High School and Lincoln Technical Institute. He worked as a Quality Assurance Group Leader for nearly 30 years at

GAI-Tronics® in Mohnton.

He was a kind, caring and loyal friend; always willing to lend a hand or meet the guys for a "wing night". He was a passionate Philadelphia sports fan and also enjoyed attending the Reading Royals hockey games.

Steve was an avid bowler in the Reading Church League; belonged to Victor Emmanuel Society, Spartaco Club, Royal Order of Malamente, Oakbrook Social Club, and North End Rod and Gun Club.

He was a member of St. Catharine of Siena Roman Catholic Church, Mt. Penn.

In addition to his wife, son and parents he is survived by his sister, Samandra A., wife of Shaun Burkholder, Exeter Twp. and their daughter Mackenzie; his wife's parents, Ronald J. and Catherine A. Motznik, Exton; his sister-in-law, Susan M., wife of Donald Krissinger, Parkesburg; his sister-in-law, Catherine M., wife of Anthony Crisi, Morgantown and their children A.J. and Isabella.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Catharine of Siena Church, 4975 Boyertown Pike, Reading, PA 19606, visitation will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading. Contributions in Steve's memory will graciously be accepted. Make check payable to: Steven M. Bibbo, Jr. Education Fund. Please mail to: Sandy Embriani, Personal Banker, Wells Fargo, 4665 Perkiomen Ave., Reading, PA 19606. 610-370-5725. Flower arrangements are being handled by: Majestic Florals, 554 Lancaster Avenue, Reading, PA 19611, 610-372-1775, www.majesticflorals.com. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com