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PLYMOUTH – Steven H. Temperino, 63, of Plymouth, NH, handed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1962, in Huntington, New York, the son of Peter L. Temperino and Linda A. (Hughes) Temperino and grew up in Nashua, NH.

Steven lived a purposeful lifetime of service to his nation, state, and group, starting as a lifeguard at Hampton Beach by his time as Police Chief. Steven earned his Bachelor of Arts from Plymouth State College (1991) and a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Hampshire (2005). He was a graduate of the 81st NH Police Academy in addition to the FBI National Academy’s 194th Session. He labored for the Plymouth Police Department from 1987 by 2012, rising to the rank of Chief of Police earlier than serving because the Assistant Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the State of New Hampshire. He retired from the State to grow to be the Chief of Police for Public Safety and Emergency Management for Plymouth State University till 2023. He obtained many honors all through his profession together with the Distinguished Service Medal in 1994 from the New Hampshire Hundred Club and the New Hampshire Association of Chiefs of Police for conspicuous bravery whereas he was a Sergeant for the Plymouth Police Department.

Before he entered school he enlisted within the Marine Corps. He served as a reservist with the New Hampshire’s Marine Rifle Company for a few years. He served with Bravo Company 1st Battalion, twenty fifth Marine Regiment as Communication Chief in Active Duty throughout Operation Desert Shield/Storm (Persian Gulf War, 1991). Sgt. Temperino was a member of Task Force Troy, which served a crucial position within the Persian Gulf War.

Steven was identified with Stage IV Renal Cell Carcinoma that was attributed to his service within the Persian Gulf War. Through dedication and the care from an incredible crew of medical doctors and nurses at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, he was in a position to spend 37 months constructing fantastic recollections together with his household and mates.

Outside of his skilled duties, Steven was an avid hiker of The Whites, skier, bicycle owner, woodworker, and Porsche automobile fanatic. He liked time together with his household and mates, touring, cooking, and campfires.

Steven is survived by his spouse of 37 years, Patricia McAdams Temperino; son, Aidan Temperino of Boston; mom, Linda Temperino of Nashua; brother, Richard Temperino of Nashua; sisters-in-law, Cindy Espinola of Andover, Massachusetts, and Donna McAdams and her husband Rick Foster of Escondido, California; niece, Jillian Espinola; and nephews, Adam Espinola, Keith Espinola, Scott Espinola, Craig Espinola, Anthony Temperino, and Samuel Temperino. He additionally leaves his beloved canine Holly, and cherished cats Hazel and Harper. He was predeceased by his father, Peter L. Temperino.

Steven’s household extends their honest appreciation to the quite a few physicians, nurses, mates, family members, and colleagues whose enduring assist and contributions enabled Steven to dwell with pleasure and gratitude all through his prolonged battle with most cancers.

A Celebration of Life will happen within the spring. In lieu of flowers, please take into account donating in Steven’s reminiscence to one of many following organizations: The Dartmouth Hitchcock Cancer Center in Lebanon, NH; Lakes Region Visiting Nurse Association, Meredith, NH; The Bridge House in Plymouth, NH; or The Travis Manion Foundation.

Arrangements are below the care of Mayhew Funeral Homes and Crematorium. To signal the net e-book of recollections, please go to mayhewfuneralhomes.com