South Burlingtonian married his college sweetheart, traveled North America Stephen Matthew “Steve” Milizia, age 69, of South Burlington, Vt., passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024, at home with his family and friends, ending his nine years’ journey of living with cancer. Steve was born on December 8, 1955, in Burlington, Vt. Stephen is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Matteson) Milizia; and his son, Christopher David Milizia. Stephen was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Milizia; his mother, Andree (Daigneault) Milizia; and his brother, David Milizia. Steve attended Cathedral Grammar School, Rice Memorial High School and Johnson State College, where he met Elizabeth “Betty” Matteson. They were married in 1978. Their son, Christopher David, was born two years later. Steve was an accounts representative for several auto accessory and equipment manufacturers, traveling the eastern regions of the U.S. and Canada. Steve is a donor to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Vermont. As a result, he will be celebrated in a service and celebration to be announced at a later date. Anyone wishing to contribute to an organization in Steve’s memory is encouraged to choose from one of the following: UVM Anatomical Gift Program, Larner College of Medicine American Red Cross Sail Beyond Cancer Vermont American Cancer Society Hope Lodge Lois McClure-Bee Tabakin Building Arrangements are in the care of Ready Funeral and Cremation Services. To send online condolences, please visit readyfuneral.com…