Steven Scott Irwin Sr., age 78 passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2025, at the Veterans Home in Manteno after a long battle with several chronic illnesses.

He is survived by his children, Linda Irwin, and Scott (Kristin) Irwin Jr.; grandchildren, Payton Irwin, and Jack Irwin; sisters, Mary Sandra Pistilli and Bridgette Lane, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Letha Joy Irwin; son, Edward Irwin; and parents, Louis (Eileen) Pistilli.

Scott graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1964 and married his high school sweetheart Joy Larson in 1966. Scott served in the United States Army in Vietnam. He worked his whole life as a diesel mechanic starting at Crown Trygg, and Safety Kleen and would later own and operate his own truck repair business in Hammond, Indiana.

He enjoyed baseball and coached all 3 of his children at Rivals Baseball in Joliet. His love for baseball was shared by not only his children but his grandchildren as well. One of his great joys in retirement was watching his grandkids play ball, starting with tee ball continuing all through their college careers.

Military services for Scott will be held at 12:00pm on Monday, June 2, 2025, at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

For more information, please call 815-725-0100 or visit www.farkasfuneralhome.com