Steven Carrano

Steven Carrano, 63, died suddenly on November 4, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Carmine J. and Bernadetta Carrano, he was

raised in Plainfield, where he graduated from Plainfield High School. Steven had a

lifelong mechanical inclination, starting at the age of 14 when he started working at

his family gas station. With this inherent ability to understand mechanics came the

inevitable need for speed.

Along with his family, he was mentored by his godfather Walter Janowicz who

introduced him to boating. The time spent together working on the boat gave

Steven another passion, not just for boating but a profound love of the ocean.

He learned that hard work could give you a skillset to love your job for the rest of

your life. The time spent working on projects like small appliances and two stroke

engines fueled Steven’s desire to constantly evolve with the industry and

understand everything thrown his way. He went on to put himself through NJIT for

Mechanical Engineering and brought his need for speed with him. Steven was

known for riding his honda dirt bike around campus, and even up the campus

stairs.

After graduation he gained experience working for HVAC companies and knew he

brought his inherent skill set with him to every job. Steven knew giving his best

work would lead to his goal of opening up his own business. Shortly thereafter he

went on to start Carrano Air HVAC. His company was an extension of the

dedication he had to working hard to take care of himself and his family. Carrano

Air HVAC was known for the highest level of quality which shows in every job he

did.

Steven wasn’t just a perfectionist, he knew that when things were done right, they

worked. That approach applied to everything he did throughout his life. It can

translate to why he was so fearless when it came to racing his bikes. His Evil

Knievel spirit had him race for Ducati and in the Isle of Man 2 times. Steven’s bike

collection was one of a kind, as his ability to understand and customize his rides

was one of the perks of being so mechanically inclined. He was a jack of all trades

and hyper focused on detail, building his own dream home and knowing it was

done right. Steven needed a space to work on his projects and enjoy time with his

cherished family and friends. The Carrano’s enjoyed having their loved ones over

and enjoying food and spending quality time together. He believed in balance and

was incredibly calm for a man who enjoyed fast cars, bikes, or anything with an

engine. On the other hand Steven also enjoyed high fashion ,being impeccably

dressed from head to toe. For all that truly knew him he was the best dressed man

at the party.

He was a Sunday drive kind of guy, getting into his AMG G63s while listening to

his favorite techno music. Steven never grew out of his need for speed, he grew

with it. Collecting notable chronicles, cars, and motorcycles he always had a new

project. Steven enjoyed traveling and sitting by the pool and creating memories on

excursions such as riding ATV’s, cliff diving, and boating. He also enjoyed Sport

Shooting where his eye for perfection gave him a competitive edge. Steven was a

gentleman who loved his family. He believed in standing up for himself and was a

proud American who worked hard to be self-made. His decision to work for

himself in turn created jobs and offered opportunities for others to grow and work

for themselves. His legacy will live on in the profound impact he had on so many.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carmine J. and Bernadetta Carrano, his

dear brother Carmine Carrano, and a nephew Joseph Carrano.

Surviving are his beloved wife Grace Carrano nee Locsin, his loving children Julia,

Nicholas, Antonio, Michael, Joseph William, and Thomas-Jon, his dear siblings

Salvatore Carrano and wife Madeline and Guido Carrano and wife April, his

godfather Walter Janowicz, his goddaughters Sarah and Arya, his eight nieces,

nephews, great-nieces and nephews, extended family, and dear friends.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 4:00PM and 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, November 10, 2023, at The Church of the Immaculate Conception, 35 Mountain Avenue, Somerville.

Family and friends are welcome to begin gathering at the funeral home beginning at 9:00AM.

Memorial Contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Steven's legacy Donate Here