Community Leader Stephen L. Hug Dies at 69

Community Leader Stephen L. Hug Dies at 69

Stephen L. Hug, 69, of Attleboro, MA, passed away on Friday, the 14th of February 2025, surrounded by his loving family and favorite music.

He is survived by his sons Stephen and Julian, his daughter-in-law Stacy, his beloved grandson Noah and his loving partner of 19 years, Laura McNamara. He also leaves behind his brothers and sisters-in-law Richard and Kim, and Christopher and Tanya, as well as the countless friends and colleagues who were fortunate to know and love him.

Stephen’s love for the arts was profound.  Inspired in his childhood by his mother Mary-Louise’s piano and organ playing, he went on to master the guitar and tinker on the keys, eventually leading to the creation of his band Still Unnamed in the 1970s.  Known for having a voice for the airways, he had a long career in broadcasting, including time as an assistant announcer for the Boston Red Sox and as a disc jockey for radio stations across New England. He is most known for his weekend shows on B101 out of Providence, RI, where “Steve Valentine” was a radio announcer for over 17 years.     

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Stephen also was an actor, lighting up local stages and lending his talents as emcee for charitable events in RI.  He performed with The Players at the Barker Playhouse in Providence, RI, and the Attleboro Community Theatre in Massachusetts, including a well-reviewed and hysterical performance as the ghost of John Barrymore in the latter’s production of I Hate Hamlet.  More recently, he had set out to conquer the screen, landing the primary role in the independent film Article 92, which is scheduled to make its premiere on March 21, 2025, at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts (tickets available at: https://regenttheatre.com/events/article-92/)

His need to express himself verbally or physically was only eclipsed by his dedication to community service, enriching countless lives through his work in government, human services, faith communities, the arts and local organizations. He played key roles in the growth of Family Service of Rhode Island, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping families, and The Narrows Center for the Arts, a thriving arts venue in Fall River, MA where he served as emcee from 2001-2011.  He was a member of the Providence Rotary Club for 16 years, serving as president in 2023.  He also served as a board member for the YMCA of Greater Providence from 2017 until 2023.

Despite all his community-related activities and generous spirit of selfless giving he would not say that his public life was his greatest accomplishment. It was the forging of close bonds with his sons and family that he took the greatest pride in, and his love will impact the many generations of his descendants to come.  He will be deeply missed and remembered.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Rebello Funeral Home and Crematory, 901 Broadway, East Providence, RI. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. in St. Sebastian Church, 67 Cole Avenue, Providence, RI.  Burial to follow at Swan Point Cemetery in Providence, RI.

If you wish to honor Steve’s legacy, please direct donations and reference “In Memory of Stephen L. Hug” to Family Service of Rhode Island donation page. At a future time, the family will determine the specific programs that were especially dear to Steve.

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