RTO Mourns Train Operator Steve Falco, 36

Steve Falco and his wife, Jilliene
Steve Falco and his wife, Jilliene

Train Operator Steve Falco, full of life and energy, and well on his way to a successful career with the NYCT, died April 26th at the age of 36. The medical examiner has not yet determined a cause of death.

Brother Falco worked midnights, and was a fixture on the 7 Line where co-workers said he was known for making people laugh.  He loved cars and playing chess. He is survived by his wife, Jilliene, one daughter, three stepchildren, two brothers, a sister, and his parents.

Steve attended Mt. Sinai High School in Suffolk County and started his career with Transit six years ago. A few years ago he bought a house in Oakdale. His mother, Diane, said “he was a great guy. His co-workers absolutely loved him.”

Train Operator John Beato, who worked with him, said, “Steve was fondly liked by everyone who worked with him. He was a gentle soul who always put his best foot forward at work and was a family man who loved his daughters and his wife.” Train Operator Ray Delano, also a co-worker, said “Steve was a great man and a proud union member. The 7 will miss him dearly.

RTO Vice President Eric Loegel said of T/O Falco: “This is another devastating loss for us. Steve was beloved in RTO and especially by his 7 line family. He was taken from us way too soon. My heart goes out to his loved ones and friends, he had so many. I wish peace and comfort to them all. May Steve Rest In Peace.”

A memorial service with COVID-19 restrictions will take place on Wednesday, May 6 from 9 to 11am at the Branch Funeral Home in Long Island. The details are at this link:     https://www.branchfh.com/memorials/stephen-falco/4203446/obituary.php