STEVEN MASLO

Private funeral services have been held for Steven Maslo, 75, Ocean Township. He died Nov. 24 at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Steven was born August 8, 1945, to William and Eleanor Maslo and grew up in the Heights section of Jersey City. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s High School in West New York, Rutgers University where he was a dean’s list student, and received his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School. Steven proudly served his country for six years in the 108th Combat Support Group of the New Jersey Air National Guard and was stationed in Alaska and overseas in Greece. Steven loved being a lawyer, and he enjoyed a long and distinguished legal career. He entered private practice in 1974 and maintained a law office in Hudson County for the next 46 years. For 26 years, Steven also served in various roles for the City of Jersey City, his hometown that he loved so much, including as an assistant corporation counsel, municipal prosecutor, counsel to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, counsel to the Insurance Fund Commission, and municipal public defender. Steven was an active supporter of veterans causes and was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Steven loved a day at the races at Monmouth Park; deep sea fishing; cheering on the Giants, Yankees, Devils, and Rutgers football; sharing laughs with his family and many friends; and was known for making the best pitcher of sangria. Steven is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joyce, his adoring sons William and Christian, his sister Janet, and a large family of in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins who he loved so dearly.