Stephen (Steve) Sharnick Jr., age 78, of Milford, died peacefully on January 12, 2007, with his children by his side. He has gone to join his beloved wife of 49 years, Jean Marie (Mc Donald) Sharnick. Before moving to Milford, Steve was a life long resident of Stratford. For many years, Steve was the proud owner of Stephen Sharnick Jr., Machining and Tooling Specialties, and he retired from U.S. Baird Corporation. Steve was a Korean War Era Army Veteran. He is survived by his children, Leslie Pressley and her husband Paul of Trumbull, Lynsie Levay and her husband Michael of Richmond, VA, Stephen Sharnick and his wife Maureen of Huntington, and Shawn Sharnick and his wife Kellie of Stratford. Steve also leaves his grandchildren, Jessica and Thomas Johnson, Justin Pressley and Kimberly, Jenny, Stephen, Connor, Bridget, and Caitlin Sharnick and Brian, Matthew, and Jeffrey Sharnick. Additionally, he leaves one great-granddaughter, Sadie Pepper Johnson, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Steve was pre-deceased by his parents, Stephen and Bertha Sharnick and his 2 brothers, Ambrose and Michael Sharnick and a sister Shirley Thornton.. To honor his request, there will be no calling hours and his funeral will be private. The Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.