Basteri, Stephen M., unexpectedly Jan 19, of Melrose formerly of Somerville. Stephen M. Basteri died unexpectedly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Jan. 19th at the age of 55. Stephen was born in Cambridge, raised in Somerville and graduated from Somerville High School. He was the owner of Stephen Basteri Painting Company of Melrose which he has owned and operated through out his lifetime. Steve has been a resident of Melrose for the past 23 years and was a coach for the Churchill American Little League from 1980 to 1990. He was the loving husband of Denise J. ( Wakefield ) Basteri. Devoted father of Renee E. Basteri and Matthew S. Basteri both of Melrose. Dear son of the late Lawrence J. and Mady ( Martini ) Basteri. Beloved brother of Lawrence J. Basteri Jr of Lowell, Richard Basteri of Stoneham, Robert Basteri of Melrose, Elizabeth Nasson of Lexington, Judith Basteri of Somerville, Kathleen Crowley of Reading and Christine Maestri of Lexington. Son-in-law of Mary Wakefield of Somerville. Also survived by many dear in-laws, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home 79 W. Foster S.t Melrose on Fri. January 23rd, at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, corner of Myrtle & Herbert Sts, Melrose at 9 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Thurs. 4-8 PM.Burial will be in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Assoc, 20 Speen St, Framingham, 01701-4688.