Steven W. Urbanek, 92, of New Bedford passed away into the arms of the Lord Wednesday, April 29, 2020 in Hathaway Manor. He was the beloved husband of Phyllis (Arabasz) Urbanek with whom he recently celebrated 64 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, a son of the late Joseph and Frances (Krol) Urbanek, he was a lifelong area resident.
Mr. Urbanek served in the United States Army during World War II stationed in Japan. Steve graduated from New Bedford Vocational High School and Fitchburg State College. He worked in the printing trade for 23 years before becoming a teacher of Graphic Arts at Old Colony Regional Vocational High School for 23 years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Boston Bruins hockey, playing cards, telling jokes, working out at the Health Club and worship at the Christian Fellowship Church.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by their children Gary Urbanek of New Bedford, Glenn Urbanek and his wife Mary of Dartmouth, and Gail Urbanek and her husband Gerald of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Gary Urbanek, Jr. and his wife Kelcie of Dartmouth, Jacob Urbanek and his wife Elizabeth of Mooresville, NC, Patrick Urbanek of New Bedford, Alexander Urbanek of Fall River, and Amy Rogers and her husband Elliot of West Suffield, CT; and three great grandchildren Caleb, Luke, and Isabelle Urbanek of Mooresville, NC; and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Walter, Edward, and Rudolph Urbanek. His infant brother, Casimir, died during the Spanish Flu Pandemic in 1918. His services are private and under the direction of Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. For online tribute www.rock-funeralhome.com.
