Stephen Larghi

Stephen Larghi, age 61 of Hastings, passed away July 12, 2018 at Spectrum Health Butterworth in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Stephen was born in Englewood, New Jersey, the son of Lewis and Frances (Eskreis) Larghi.  He graduated from Miramar High School of Florida in 1975.    Stephen married the love of his life, Susan Kruszski on May 10, 1991.

Stephen's career in his early years was mainly electronics, working for Motorola.  He was also a licensed insurance agent in Florida and worked for Humana Hospital.  Stephen returned to Motorola later in his life,  his position involved traveling the United States and the world lecturing on technology, wireless communications and the newest development. His travels took him to Germany, Bahrain, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China as well as other places.  After traveling for many years, Stephen decided to move to Texas, where Motorola opened a new division.  It was there he served as vice-president of a wireless company where he received patents for technology creations.  In 2000 Stephen decided to go entrepreneurial and opened up a print shop and moved his family to Colorado.  After 10 years in Colorado the family began looking for a small town to relocate to, and moved to Hastings, Michigan.

Stephen had a small document management service company in Hastings, but volunteering in the community was a big part of his and Sue's lives. His passion was to help people, especially homeless families in Barry County, and to help make Hastings a more attractive destination to bolster local retail and the economy in general.  His mission was to make Family Promise of Barry County a household name to motivate more individuals and churches to volunteer to help provide a solution for local families who are homeless due to evictions and other reasons.  Stephen  started a group out of COC called the Affordable Housing Work Group with a focus of how to develop affordable housing in the community.

For enjoyment, Stephen loved volunteering in the Community, liked riding his motorcycle, and camping with his family.   He was always learning and thinking of new concepts to benefit the greater good.

Stephan was preceded in death by his mother, Frances Larghi.   He is survived by his father, Lewis Larghi of Miramar, Florida, wife of 27 years, Susan (Kruszeski) Larghi, sons, Sean Larghi and Matt Larghi of Hastings, siblings, Robert (Patti) Larghi, and Mark (Robin) Larghi of Florida and serveral nieces and nephews.

Stephen's heart and passion was for God and his family, as well as making the Family Promise for Barry County a reality. The pledge of the Family Promise:  "Extend a hand up, not a hand out to families in need".  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Family Promise of Barry County, P.O. Box 312, Hastings, MI  49058.  ( www.familypromisebarrycounty.org ).

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the First Presbyterian Church, 405 N. M-37 Hwy., Hastings, MI  49058.  A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 11:00 am, followed by a luncheon.   Pastor Dan Birchfield will officiate the service.