Steven D. Socha

Steven D. Socha, age 57 of Plymouth, MI, peacefully transitioned from this life to be with our Heavenly Father Thursday, February 14, 2019 surrounded by loving family members. Family and friends may visit from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Vermeulen-Sajewski Funeral Home, 46401 Ann Arbor Rd. W., Plymouth, MI 48170. At 7 p.m., Knights of Columbus Fr. Victor Renaud Council 3292 will lead the Rosary followed by a Chalice presentation to the family by 4th Degree Pope John XXIII Assembly 1536. Steve will lie in state at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Colette Catholic Church, Livonia. Mass of the Resurrection will be concelebrated 10 AM by Rev. Fr. Thomas Belczak, Pastor of St. Kenneth Catholic Church where Steve was a member, and Rev. Fr. Richard Perfetto. Burial with committal service will be at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth. Born February 10, 1962 in Port Huron, Steve was the son of David and Laura (Peters) Socha. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1980 and received a Associate Degree from St. Clair Community College in 1982. In 1984, Steve graduated from Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science, becoming a licensed mortician. Steve married Stephanie L. Beightol on November 29, 1997 at Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak. Together, they raised five wonderful children: Tyler, Nicholas, Rachel, Sarah, and Rebecca Socha. Steve will be missed by his wife of 21 years and 5 children as well as his father and step-mother, David and Yvonne Socha of Bonita Springs, FL; three brothers, Dennis (Kristi) Socha, Bradley Socha, and Randall (Julie) Socha; six nieces and nephews, Cameron, Brennan, Hannah, Maxwell, Lillian, and Benjamin Socha. Steve was preceded in death by his mother, Laura Socha. Steve worked as a funeral director in Plymouth for over 20 years, working at both Schrader Howell and Vermeulen Funeral Homes. In 2003, he left funeral service in order to run Socha Building Company full time as well as to have more time with his family. Steve's favorite part of owning his own business was the ability to continue helping others. He loved assisting the elderly neighbors and church members with their homes. Steve was an active member of the Knights of Columbus for many years. In his time, he was Grand Knight and Deputy Grand Knight at Fr. Victor Renaud Council in Plymouth and was Faithful Navigator of Pope John XXIII 4th degree in Livonia as well as serving a term as District Deputy at the state level. He made many friends while being an active member and will be remembered for his work on many charitable events for Kids with Cancer with Fr. Russel Kohler and numerous dinners during the Plymouth Fall Festival. Anyone who knew Steve knows that he was an avid Michigan football fan, some might have called it an obsession. He was a season ticket holder for 24 years and throughout that time he only missed 2 home games. One of his greatest joys was taking friends and family into the Big House for the first time and seeing the look of awe as they entered the stadium. Over the years he also enjoyed visiting other stadiums with family to watch Michigan play. The only thing to bring Steve greater joy than Michigan football was his family. He loved any time he was able to spend with them and the best part of running his own business was that it gave him the flexibility to do so. He would attend their sporting events, choir concerts and plays and be their biggest supporter. He came to enjoy camping and one of his favorite pastimes was sitting around the campfire in the evenings sharing stories. He entertained them on the holidays with his amazing firework shows. Steve was happiest in his own surroundings and enjoyed creating a beautiful backyard oasis with many exotic flowers and plants that he grew from seed starting in the winter. He shared this space with friends and family and loved providing such an inviting space. Steve's greatest gift left to his family is his faith. He and Stephanie taught their children the importance of a personal relationship with God. Their church family has been a huge source of support throughout Steve's illness. He shared his faith with others and was a source of support and knowledge to those who needed it. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the family to assist with furthering his children's educational needs. To Share a memory with the family, please use the share a memory tab on this webpage.

Steven D. Socha

February 10, 1962 - February 14, 2019