George Stephen “Steve” Pratt of Warwick, Rhode Island passed on February 4, 2026 at age 75. For more than eight years, he bravely faced daily life living with Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's. During the past two years, he was a resident at the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol, RI. He leaves his loving wife Beverly (Kuniholm) Abelow, each of their children and families, and the extended Pratt and Kuniholm families.

Born on July 8, 1950 in Leominster, MA, to Carol (VanVleck) and James Porter Pratt, Steve was the second of six boys – all redheads and all very devoted to each other. Jim, Ed, David, Tom and Jonathan, along with Steve, grew up in Sterling, MA. Throughout their lives, they shared time together hunting, fishing, playing music and enjoyed family gatherings as each of their families grew.

In 1968, Steve graduated from Milford High School. Following that he enlisted in the Navy, joining his dad and three brothers as military men. It was the Vietnam era, and Steve’s duty in the Navy tenders and naval subs took him to the US base in Sardinia, Italy and later Scotland before returning him home to New England. In 1971, he married his high school sweetheart, Jane Thurston. They lived on navy bases in Charleston, SC, and New London, CT, before settling close to home in Manchester, NH. In 1977, Steve and Jane welcomed their only child, Jennifer. Following their divorce, Steve married Cathy (Claire) Pratt in 1979. They settled in Nashua, NH and began their family, welcoming children Ryan and Caitlyn. Steve was the proudest dad one could ever hope for. He created enduring memories through camping, fishing, hunting, and travel, all while proudly supporting Jen, Ryan, and Katie in their athletic and extracurricular activities. In Nashua, he nurtured lasting friendships and shared many moments with friends and neighbors, always making space for an extra plate at the table, an extra seat by the pool, or an extra chair by the campfire. His humor, warmth, and generous spirit meant that everyone felt welcome and at ease, and everyone was always laughing. His laughter was infectious!

In his professional life, he successfully developed a sales and marketing career in the semi-conductor field and ultimately became a senior sales director for Cypress Semiconductor. His work took him regularly to Silicon Valley and he spent many a week night away from home or on a plane. Through all of that he worked hard and he played hard, creating a loving, comfortable, fun, and adventurous life for his family.

In his retirement, he met and married Beverly Abelow, and in 2017 they relocated to Westminster, Vermont, to live a simple and quiet life filled with more joy and love. They had big plans to enjoy their beautiful hilltop property–complete with a beautiful swimming pool and surrounded by acres of apple orchards–with their families, grandchildren, and friends. Shortly thereafter, they learned that Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson's would change the course for Steve’s health and life. This double diagnosis meant he’d need more in-depth care and support, which brought them to Warwick, RI in 2020. There Steve and Bev were able to live close to Bev’s children, Hannah and Doug, and Steve was able to receive his care at the VA Hospital in Providence. Bev lovingly cared and supported Steve at home until 2023, when he transitioned to full-time memory care and ultimately resided at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home in Bristol, RI. Bev’s daily visits wrapped him in infinite support, companionship, advocacy, and endless love during these past two years. The staff at Bristol provided skilled, compassionate, and dignified care to Steve during his time there.

Throughout his lifetime, Steve was an avid deer hunter and enjoyed sharing his expertise with family and friends each fall. Thanksgiving memories blended deer hunting and feasting, all set to a soundtrack of music from jam sessions with Ryan on drums and the Pratt brothers on vocals, guitars and banjos. Give him a boat or a shore, and you’d find Steve fishing on quiet lakes and streams in NH. Give him a hammer, and he’d build you a cabinet or a room. He was always willing to lend a tool or a hand, and he’d show up with a smile and a willingness to help with any project large or small, always remembering to “measure twice and cut once.” He loved his evening Dewars “on the rocks” with a splash of water, abundant weekend breakfasts, a bag of peanut M&Ms, a juicy steak from the grill, homemade Tollhouse cookies, his lawn and landscaping, any home improvement project, boating, skiing, and motorcycling. He was the first to crack a joke, the first one in costume, the first to clean the pool, set up the pop-up, and get the stand in the tree. And if he had a nickname for you, you knew you were on his short list.

Steve’s greatest joy was his love of family. He leaves behind his loving wife Beverly of Warwick, RI; children Jennifer (Brad) Luck of Essex Junction, VT, Dr. Ryan (Rachel) Pratt of Nashua, NH, and Katie Pratt of Nashua, NH; his five grandchildren Graham, Harper, and Lucy Luck, and Molly and Madelyn Maloney; Beverly’s children Hannah (Jimmy) and Douglas (Cara) of Cranston, RI; his second wife, Cathy; many extended family members and dozens of lifelong friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his brother, Jim; his first wife, Jane; as well as his former companion, Deborah Winders, who passed away in 2011 following a courageous battle with cancer.

Arrangements are with Family's Choice Cremation, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885.

Steve’s ashes will be interred at the VA Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. A military funeral and burial will take place at a later date.

Steve’s family wishes to extend our most heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Rhode Island Veteran’s Home, especially Wendy, Moira, Pat, Joe, Josh, Marta, Maria, Stephanie, and all the staff, aides and nurses who touched Steve’s care on Echo 2. You all are angels, and we are forever grateful.