Obituary

Stephen R. “Spike” Erving, 21 years, of Stoughton, formerly of Brockton, died Tuesday March 16, 2010. Born in Stoughton, Stephen was raised in Brockton. He was the beloved son of Stephen Erving and Linda and Joseph Berolini.

Stephen loved hockey and was a former Brockton Boxer hockey player, winning numerous gold medals in Lake Placid over his hockey career. He will most be remembered for always being there for his friends and family.

Stephen was the loving father of Nathan, Zachary and Stephen, Jr.; beloved brother of Julie Erving, Jason and Jennifer Phair; loving uncle of Jordan and Liam; beloved grandson of Nancy and Richard Bettencourt, Cindy and James Conway and David Erving; nephew of Caroline and Jeff Erving, Cathy and Eric Erving, Steven and Jayne Bettencourt and Shawn and Jackie MacDonald. He also leaves many loving friends including Farrah Benoit, Ashley Alden and Danny Gibbons as well as many wonderful cousins.

Funeral Service in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont Street (Rte 123) Brockton Monday at 10am. Burial in Melrose Cemetery. Visiting Hours Sunday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers donations in Stephen’s name may be made to Teen Challenge, 1315 Main Street, Brockton, MA 02301 or Children’s Hospital, 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 for online donations click here .