Stephen E. Nash

Stephen E. Nash, 78, of Merrimack, NH and former resident of Toano, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 12th, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH.

Born in Poughkeepsie, NY on October 24th, 1947, he was one of five children to the late James and Helen (Grabowski) Nash. Along with his parents, he was pre-deceased by a brother, Michael Nash and a brother-in-law, William Storey.

He will be forever loved by his wife of 49 years, Kathy (Gregory) Nash; two sons, Stephen G. Nash and his wife Christine and Andrew Nash and his wife Michelle; two grandchildren, Lucas and Calysta; three siblings, Charla Nash, Claudia Storey and James Nash and his wife Jacqueline; sister-in-law Larissa Nash along with several nieces and nephews.

He was raised in Poughkepsie, NY, and graduated from Lourdes High School, Dutchess Community College, and SUNY Brockport. Steve was the Physical Education teacher for the Spackenkill School District in Poughkeepsie, NY for 33 years until his retirement in 2002. He was passionate about officiating softball, basketball, volleyball and baseball and did so into his retirement. He also enjoyed coaching various teams in both New York and Virginia. Steve was a devoted husband and father as the family patriarch, and he cherished spending time with his grandchildren. He was so proud of the men his sons became.

Plans are being made for a memorial service in Poughkeepsie, NY at a later date to be updated on the funeral home website once announced.