Stephen J. Gascon, Sr., 75, of Marcellus, NY passed away unexpectedly Saturday October 13, 2012 at Upstate University Hospital @ Community General. Born in Rochester, he resided there until 34 years ago when he moved to Marcellus. He was the owner and operator of Upstate Distribution, Inc. Steve was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Francis Xavier Church. He was a member of the Marcellus Rotary Club and past member of Tuscarora Golf Course for over 25 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years the former Patricia Erbach; daughter Yvonne Gascon of Syracuse; sons Stephen, Jr. (Gretchen) and James (Debra); grandchildren April, Charles, Arienne, David, Emily, Matthew and Tyler; sister Luanne Zimmer of Henrietta, NY; brother Ralph Gascon Jr. of Rochester and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Thursday October 18, at St. Francis Xavier Church, Marcellus. The Rite of Burial will take place in St. Francis Cemetery, Marcellus. Friends may call on the family from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday October 17, at the Plis Funeral Home, 33 North St. Marcellus. Memorial contributions may be made to El Portal Belen Foundation, C/O Greg Gavin, Treas. 51 Waterview Heights, Ithaca, NY 14850 Read Stephen Gascon, Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on www.plisfuneralhome.com.