Anthony Stephen Gott
October 19, 1962 - February 3, 2026
Anthony Stephen Gott, age 63, of Delaware City, Delaware, left the confines of his physical body to transcend into a pain-free, eternal life in Heaven on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Stephen was born in Wilmington, Delaware on October 19, 1962, and was the son of the late Richard and Barbara Lindsey. He graduated from William Penn High School in 1980 and was a diligent worker, taking jobs delivering newspapers as a kid, working at the local gas station and Foraker Oil as a teen, and United Electric and Johnson Controls as an adult.
Stephen “never met a stranger,” only friends he hadn’t gotten to know yet. He had a big heart and giving nature, lending a hand to everyone who needed one. Like his mother, he was an avid gardener and could grow more vegetables in a 2’ wide strip in his backyard than most could grow on land 10 times that size. The garden he maintained at his grandparents’ home was legendary. Stephen also enjoyed fishing, boating, horseshoes, cornhole, watching his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers, and most of all, hosting his family and friends. Whether it be holidays, pool parties, crab feasts, or any day of the week, Stephen was always surrounded by loved ones who enjoyed his company and hospitality.
In addition to his parents, Stephen was predeceased by his sister, Rose Marie Gott; and beloved furbabies, Hershey and Roxy. He is survived by his sister, Erica Lindsey; fiancé, Kim Drummond Kennedy; Kim’s daughters, Kayla and Kelsey; and grandchildren, Karter and Kenna, all of whom brought Stephen great joy and whom he loved as his own, his grandchildren in particular were the absolute lights in his life. Also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, many of those friendships stretching back to early childhood.
Many thanks to Stephen’s friends, family, and neighbors who encouraged, supported, and took care of Stephen recently as his health deteriorated, including his beloved cousin Aaron, and dear friends, Perry, Bobby, and Ray. We take comfort in knowing he is now pain-free and reunited with his family and friends in Heaven, but we will surely miss him here on Earth.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4 pm until 5:30 pm on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 214 Clinton Street, Delaware City, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 5:30 pm. Interment will be held privately.
If you are moved to do so, you may make a contribution in Stephen’s memory to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675-8516 or online by clicking here; or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Elizabeth Hallett
The family seems their condolences may he RIP 🙏 🙏 🙏
Patterson family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gott and Lindsey Family loved always Mary June, Lise and Joe
Kristina Lynn
May his passage to his next journey be paved with the love he showed to others during his time here. Condolences to his friends and family.
Rob Cordingley
Steve was a Very Good Friend of My Family. Jason, Nicole, and Ryan. Him an Kim just about raised them part of there lives. They Both Were Always Good To Me. Steve, You Left Us Way to Soon. Bless You My Friend. Your Pain Free Now. R I P.
Daniel Kopec
May you Rest in peace good Brother you’ll be sadly and forever missed
Rachel Alicea
I did not know Steve personally, I do know his fiancé and the stories that she has told about him and their love and their family I always admired. May he rest in peace, and may the Lord bring comfort to all of his friends and family
Jason Cordingley
I will forever remember the times we had whether fixing a car, playing horseshoes or cornhole or just hanging out in the yard. You my friend will never be forgotten!! RIP Steve!!🙏
Beth DeLong
Sending my sincere heartfelt condolences to his family. May he Rest In Peace.
He was taken way to early. May God’s love and comfort be with the family during this most difficult time.
I am sorry for your loss.
Maureen Murphy
My Sincere Heartfelt Condolences to Stevens Family and Friends especially his Sister Erica and his Fiance Kim Kennedy and her Family. Steven is finally Pain Free🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Leslie Berucci
I am so sorry Kim, Kayla and Kelsey for your loss. May you always remember the good memories you shared.
Charlene Lindsey
You have served earth well, thank you for your time with us, Now you Walk tall and straight through the gates of haven to welcoming arms of those who have gone before you. Never to be forgotten, always in our hearts, loved and admired for who you are. Till we meet again ❤️
Helen Reed
I just saw this Rip I won’t forget you
Lisa Alexander
Steve and I were friends during my late teen years when my family moved into a house in Delaware City. He was one of the kindest, sweetest, respectful young men I had ever met – he had such a big heart and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. We lost touch decades ago as our lives moved forward but he was just someone that you could never forget once he touched your life. Prayers for the family – may God wrap his loving arms around you all to bring you strength, comfort and peace to guide you through this loss.
Walt Lawrence
So sorry Erica, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, May God bring you all peace and comfort in this difficult time.