Stephen J. Duprey

Stephen J. Duprey, 79, of Lake Flower Apartments in Saranac Lake, NY, passed away on Thursday January 23, 2025 at his residency. 

He was born on July 29, 1945, the son of Philip and Mae (Strack) Duprey of Ray Brook, NY.

Steve attended St. Bernard’s School and Saranac Lake High School, graduating with the class of 1963. He was a member of the SLHS track team and also enjoyed riding his bike, golfing, and hiking.

Steve regularly attended Saturday masses at St. Bernard’s Church.

 Stephen is survived by his sisters Dale Prividera (her companion Rico Cannone) of Albany, NY; Susan (William) Thompson of North Port, FL; and Mary Duprey of Slingerlands, NY; sister-in-law Margaret (Madge) Duprey of Saranac Lake, NY; brother-in-law Mario Prividera of Leland, NC. He is also survived by his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. 

Steve was predeceased by his sister Helen Turmel and nephew Michael Turmel; brothers Philip (Bear) Duprey and Charles (Cubby) Duprey; nephew Philip Michael Duprey, Jr.; and sister-in-law Mya Duprey.

Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. There will be no calling hours. A mass and burial is planned for May. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Bernard’s Church and the Saranac Lake Volunteer Rescue Squad, in care of Fortune-Keough Funeral Home. Family and friends can also share their condolences and memories at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.