Obituary: Stephen R. Deer III, 56, Of West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From Cody-White Funeral Home): Stephen R. Deer III, 56, of West Haven, passed away unexpectedly July 15, 2023.

Born March 3, 1967 to the late Jo-Ann (Rosiello) and Stephen R. Deer Jr. formerly of Milford.

Steve was a one-of-a-kind, gentle giant. He worked as a tow truck driver for Center Towing and Wrecking for many years.

You would always see him and his rig at the end of the Fire Muster parade or at many of the Touch a Truck events. Steve loved cars, especially drag racing. Steve used to drag race his beloved Ford Mustang Cobra.

Steve was loved by all, he was an outgoing funny guy with a big heart.

Predeceased by one niece Alexis Deer Kuhar

Steve leaves behind his sister Michele and her husband Jeff Lee, of Palmetto, FL, his brother Mark and his wife Pattie Deer, of Milford, CT, his nephews who he cherished as if they were his own, Travis, Ethan and Spencer Deer, all of Milford, CT, as well as his aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends who will all miss him dearly.

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