Stephen  M.  Kyte – 62, of Lowell and formerly of Waltham, died Thursday, May 24, 2018 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Waltham, MA on May 3, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Mary A. (Honekamp) Kyte. He was raised in Waltham and was a graduate of Waltham High School.

Stephen was a machinist and worked for Engineered Screw Products. He had a great love for his family, especially his nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was very loving, caring and generous. His sparkling eyes and smile would always light up a room.

He was an avid hockey player in his youth and was a big fan of all Boston sports. He always took pride in caring for his house and yard. He enjoyed family cookouts at the pool.

Family members include his loving wife of 22 years, Patricia A. (Knight) Kyte of Lowell and formerly of North Reading; brothers, Thomas B. Kyte of Milford, NH and David Joseph Kyte of Lowell; sister, Grace M. Kyte of Concord, NC; mother-in-law, Mary E. Knight of Reading and her late husband William J. Knight, Jr.; brothers-in-law, James E. Knight and his wife Christina of North Reading and Dana Poole of Lawrence; late sister-in-law, Sandra J. Poole; several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Calling hours will be held at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading on Tuesday, May 29 from 9:30 to 11:00 AM, followed by an 11:30 AM Funeral Mass at St. Theresa’s Church, 63 Winter Street (Rt.62), North Reading. Interment will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in his memory to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Road, No. 301, Framingham, MA 01701. www.CroswellFuneralHome.com