Steven John Bissonette passed away suddenly in his home on July 6th, 2022 with his adoring wife, Janet, by his side. He was born on February 13th, 1961 to Charles and Corrine Bissonette of Shelburne, Vt. Steve overcame many difficult events throughout his life that he endured with strength and determination. He was a talented jack of all trades who could repair most anything with the supplies he had in front of him. Steve and Janet were married for 43 wonderful years during which Steve accomplished many things. He was a firefighter, president of the snowmobile club, a snowmobile safety course instructor, and a host of many horse rides with his closest friends and family. He was a devoted father and a hero to his grandsons.

Steve attended Champlain Valley Union High School after which he earned a certificate in the industrial field from Burlington High School. He started his own auto body shop in Shelburne where he trained other young men in the trade. He then went on to work as an auto damage appraiser for over 30 years. Most recently, he established his own appraisal business in the Northeast Kingdom. In the midst of his busy work life, Steve was able to find the time to coach and grow the wrestling programs at both Champlain Valley and Vergennes Union High Schools. He also became a little league coach, umpire and a mentor to youth of all ages. He was truly the heart of his community. Steve and Janet recently fulfilled their dream of moving to Island Pond to reside on their beautiful ranch with their horses and beloved dog, Sadie.

Steve is survived by his loving wife, Janet, his children, Jessica and Scott, and his grandsons, Noah and Nathan Abbott. He is also survived by his parents, his brothers, Christopher (Karen) and James (Marilou), his sister, Nancy (Jim), along with a multitude of extended family, close friends and neighbors.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the American Legion, 60 Railroad Street, Island Pond, Vt. on Friday, July 15th, from 1:00-4:00. In lieu of flowers, a fund has been established in Janet's name to help with Steve's final expenses. Community National Bank, P.O. Box 441, Island Pond, Vt. 05846 or Venmo handle Steve-Bissonette-Donations.--