Fairport: At the age of 69. Stephen passed away peacefully on November 28, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gerig’s Disease). He is survived by his loving wife and care-giver, Toni of Fairport, NY; his son, Eric (Sara) Harrison of Fort Hood, TX; daughter, Carrie (Jon) Galli of Chicago, IL.; 3 grandsons, Eli Harrison, Jack Harrison and Cameron Galli. Steve was born in Buffalo, NY and is predeceased in death by his parents, Stephen and Virginia and his brother, Paul Harrison.
Stephen served in the US Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserves from 1967-1973. Steve gave 20 years of service as a Monroe County Sheriff Deputy, where he was instrumental in launching the DWI Van. He also served on the Monroe County Sheriff Scuba Team. Upon retirement Steve worked as a Security Supervisor at Brighton High School with his beloved therapy dog, Harley. He was an outdoor enthusiast and enjoyed boating, hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. Steve will be remembered for his contagious smile, and sense of humor as he battled his illness.
Calling hours will be held at the Richard H. Keenan Funeral Home, (Egypt Location), 7501 Pittsford Palmyra Rd. Sunday, December 4th from 1-4PM with a Funeral Service held at Perinton Presbyterian Church located at 6511 Pittsford Palmyra Rd., Fairport on Monday, December 5th at 11AM. Burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery, 1975 Baird Rd., Penfield. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America or the ALS Association.
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10 responses to “Harrison, Stephen W.”
Rest in peace, old friend…and until we meet again.
My prayers and thoughts to Steve and his family.
My prayers and thoughts are with Steve and his family.
My sincerest sympathy to Steve’s family. Steve lived a great life and fought a great fight. May he rest now in eternal peace.
My condolences to your family. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Our family will not be the same without Steve’s smile. We will always love you and miss you!
Steve was a wonderful friend to our whole family. Always looking in on my Mom and seeing if there was anything she needed. Coming to see us when we were in town, he will be greatly missed by us all. God Bless Toni and his whole family.
My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. I met Steve only once, but it was quite memorable. My wife, Nancy, was the steady girlfriend of Steve’s brother Paul, who lost his life in a motorcycle accident in the 1960s. Over the years, Nancy stayed in touch with Steve and Paul’s parents in Irondequoit. When Nancy passed away in 2011, a gentleman approached me during the funeral home calling hours and identified himself as Steve Harrison. For him to remember Nancy after more than 40 years and to take the time to extend his condolences was very touching, and no doubt speaks volumes of the kind of individual he was.
Toni, I’m so very sorry for your loss. Steve and I go back over 40 years and I knew him to be a sweet, kind, hardworking man. When he would stop by my barbershop to visit from time to time , he would always tell me how wonderful life was and how proud he was of his children and you. His smile was radiant and his humor was so uplifting. I only pray that he will enjoy eternal peace without any more suffering. God be with you and your family. Rest in peace Steve.
Toni, Eric, Sara – Our love is with you always. We very much enjoyed meeting Steve while sharing in one of his great BBQ’s. You all are a wonderful family. We are very sorry for your loss and for the suffering you all have endured. May his legacy be one that always keeps you close.