Stephen R. Nicosia of Branford, formerly of Guilford, entered into eternal rest on Sept. 16. He was the son of Gloria (Messina) Nicosia of Guilford and the late John Paul Nicosia, Sr. Stephen was born in Lynbrook, New York, on Dec. 23, 1954.

For 30 years, Stephen faithfully worked at Yale-New Haven Hospital in the Materials Management Department. He was an avid fan of the New York Mets and a collector of Disney memorabilia. A kind and generous man, Stephen deeply loved his family.

He is survived by his brother John P. Nicosia, Jr. (Kristen) of Raleigh, North Carolina, and sister Lisa Mazzola (Jack) of Madison; and five nieces and nephews.

Friends were invited to a Mass of Christian burial on Sept. 21 at St. George Catholic Church, 33 Whitfield St., Guilford. Burial followed in Alder Brook Cemetery, Boston Street, Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.