Stephen Weinberg
March 20, 1941 – October 24, 2023
Sacramento, California – We are saddened to announce the death of Stephen “Red” Weinberg (Shimon ben Yaakov z”l), beloved husband of Joyce Weinberg. Stephen Passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 (9 cheshvan 5784) at the age of 82, surrounded by family.
In addition to Joyce, Stephen is survived by his daughters Yvonne “Vonnie” Introlegator (Toly), Michele Weinberg and Laurie Maldonado, his grandsons Lazer Tov Introlegator and Jack Maldonado, and his granddaughters Nicole Maldonado, Lauren Weil, Chana Fruma Introlegator (Asher Zelig), Chaya Sara Introlegator, Chasya Gittel Introlegator and his great grandson Sterling Gray.
Stephen is predeceased by his parents, Shirley (z”l) and Jack (z”l) Weinberg.
Stephen was the 2nd generation owner of Red’s Plumbing for 59 years. The tradition will continue with his grandson.
If you knew Stephen, he had a unique, bigger than life personality. When you walked into Red’s Plumbing you’d see his sense of humor and how gruff he could be. But he had a heart of gold.
Stephen was born in San Francisco California and moved to Sacramento in his youth. He attended David Lubin Elementary, Cal Middle School and McClatchy High School. He received a BA in History from San Francisco State. Stephen studied at UC Berkeley where he also played soccer and later played in the Sacramento men’s soccer league as a goalie.
An avid sports fan, Stephen’s team was the San Francisco 49ers. In his 20’s he sold beer in the stands at Candlestick Park. Sports trivia was his favorite activity. If you asked him a question, he could never be stumped.
Stephen loved his extended family and all of his friends. He was a member of the 20/30 club (Sacramento Chapter.) He loved his family business and customers. His greatest passion was to travel the world with Joyce. Stephen was active in many causes and his greatest interest was helping and bringing assistance to Soviet Jews (Refuseniks) in the 80’s. He and Joyce traveled there four times.
Above all. Stephen’s love for his children, 7 grandchildren and great grandson had no limits. His favorite thing to do was sit around the table with them and listen, debate and laugh. And at the same time sneak food from his plate to his puppy Boichik, and grand-dog Bronny.
If you would like to make a donation in Stephen’s memory, please direct them to Mosaic Law Congregation (Mosaiclaw.org) or Magen David Adom (Mdais.org.)
Stephen’s funeral was held Thursday, October 26th 2023 at 1pm at Home of Peace Cemetery in Sacramento.
Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 27, 2023.
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