MOW Mourns Track Worker Henry Stephenson

APRIL 2, 2026—It with great sorrow that Maintenance of Way announces the passing of Track Worker Henry V. Stephenson Jr., who succumbed to cancer on March 24 at the age of 54.

A 32-year veteran of the department, Stephenson was hardworking, well liked and a strong supporter of Local 100.

“This one hits home, he was a very, very good friend of mine,” said Carlos Albert, Track Division Chair.

Albert first met Stephenson when they joined transit just a few weeks apart in 1993 and remembered the two working side by side in the aftermath of 9/11.

“We were down there in the pit working our tails off,” said Albert. “With Henry there was a lot of blood, sweat and tears.”

Albert said he had last spoken to his old friend a couple of weeks before his death, and that even while gravely ill, Stephenson was concerned with his family's wellbeing.

Stephenson is survived by his wife Cassandra, son Mateo, and daughter Madyson among other relatives.

Services will be held at Shelter Rock Church, located at 626 Plandome Road in Manhasset, with a viewing on Saturday, April 11 from 8-10 AM and the funeral to immediately follow.