Steven W. Read, Sr., age 69, of Wilmington, DE went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 29th, 2025. Born in Bridgeton, NJ on November 7, 1955, he was the son of the late Cecilia (Cordes) and Jack Read. He graduated from Bridgeton High School and began his career in the food retail industry. Steve worked in management in many different grocery stores, including IGA, JD's Market, and eventually retired from Shop Rite in Millville, NJ. Steve was a lifelong baseball player and was known for his dancing skills. He enjoyed reading the Bible and doing Bible studies with his family and friends. Steve was always the life of the party with a fantastic sense of humor. He will be dearly missed for his comedic wit, kind personality, and generous nature.

In addition to his parents, Steve is predeceased by his infant brother, Jack Read, Jr.; his nephew, William Jack Read, Jr. "BJ"; and his brother-in-law, Jim Green. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Joanne Elizabeth Read; his children, Steven Read, Jr. (Donna), Stephani Greer (Kevin), Nicki Read, and Stacy Read; his step children, Anthony Pepe (Victoria) and Phillip Pepe Jr.; grandchildren, Brittany, Cassidy, Dylan, Bryce, Peyton, Fallyn, Rosalie, Sonny, and Olivia Rose; his siblings, Karen Green, William Read "Bill" (Jackie), Robin Del Collo (Peter, Sr.), Merri Hickman (Bruce), Ricky Read (Barbara), and Holly Moore (Sam); and many nieces, nephews, friends, and extended family.

A visitation will be held at the Mealey Funeral Home, 2509 Limestone Road Wilmington, DE 19808 on Wednesday August 6th from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. with funeral services to begin at 1 P.M. Burial will follow in All Saints Cemetery.