Bryan Christopher Steele
Born November 4, 1959
Bryan Christopher Steele, age 58, of Newark, DE, lost his battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
Chris was born in Florence, AL on November 4, 1959, and was the son of the late Robert G. Steele and Patricia Paty Steele. He was a painter by trade, but in his earlier years, built bomb struts and landing gear for Sikorsky helicopters.
A former resident of New York, Chris was an avid New York Giants and New York Rangers fan. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing golf and was in a pool league. Chris was a giving individual who chose to be an organ donor, and his corneas have provided someone with the precious gift of sight.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Amy Adair Steele. Chris is survived by his mother, Patricia P. Steele of Newark; daughters, Jennifer Steele McDonie (Tommy) of Culloden, WV and Cathrin Steele Ball (Michael) of Barboursville, WV; sister, Susan Steele Storrer of Newark; nephew, Douglas M. Ray; and grandchildren, Isaac, Evan, Carson, Tyler, Dylan, and Audrey.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their outpouring of love, support, and prayers for Chris during his illness and since his death. He had a great summer with friends, who took him to play golf and to the beach between chemo and radiation treatments. The family also wishes to thank his cancer team at the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center, who were all so kind and supportive.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday morning, November 18, 2017, at the First Presbyterian Church of Newark, 292 W Main Street, Newark, DE 19711. Interment will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Helen F. Graham Cancer Center c/o Christiana Care, P.O. Box 1668, Wilmington, DE 19899 or to the First Presbyterian Church of Newark at the address listed above.
Chip Zonick
Gonna miss you my fellow Scorpion we had the same birthday and no matter what seems you always got ahold of me on the 4th. I will
miss you at the Dragons football games .
You showed us how to be positive no matter what .
Gary Era
My Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. Many good memories of Chris over the years.
Dawn Marie Sexton
Chris was always such a sweet guy and I will miss his sweet face popping up and all of his kind comments on my Instagram pics. My heart and prayers to all who loved him.
Denise
Chris was such a kind and thoughtful man. What a great loss this is to many of us that truly loved him.
Till we meet again in heaven, Denise
Noni Steele
My sincerest condolences to The Steele Family. Sending prayers for all his loved ones. It was an honor to know Chris. He will be missed by so many. Rest in Peace Cuz <3
April Pechickjian
Chris.. I’m going to miss you my friend… you always had a way with words, and advice! I will never forget you, and there will always be a special place in my heart for you. May you find peace and comfort on the other side. Smack me on the back of the head when I get stuck on stupid! Thank you for being my friend when I needed you the most! Love you Always! April ❤❤❤
Marian Knowles
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you thoughts, prayers and love. Our sincere sympathy.
Amanda, Jamie and Marian Knowles
Roz klepacki
Pat and family, John and I are so sorry for your loss.Chris is in a better place with no suffering and only peace. You are so blessed with a strong faith. The Lord will carry you through these hard and stressful times. Love you.
Lisa Wyatt
Giants Forever Friend!!!!!!
Aileen Vietri
Chris… You fought so hard and hardly complained. God had better plans for such a kind warm soul. You had many friends who I know over the years enjoyed keeping in touch with you. I saw you last at a reunion meeting and you looked good. We are sad this horrible disease took you earlier than anyone wanted. You are at peace.
max
my friend chris forty plus years we been sense we meet. friend for ever.
tim maurer
Lydia
Chris was a wonderful person. I am honored to have known him. I will never forget him!
Jan Foth
Chris…
We have known each other for many many years. You became part of the Green gang sharing years and years of UD football games with my family. Your friendship with my son Doug was truly genuine and heartfelt and your sorrow on his death was deep. I am sure you two have connected again and will shine down on us all. RIP my friend..
To Susan, Pat and the Steele Family, I extend my sincerest sympathy and offer my prayers. Please know that Chris touched many. May God’s love and healing light shine down on you during this time of need and remembrance. Praying memories of his life soon replace your grief of his loss
Mack
We go a long way back my friend. From scorers to the last pool match we played. You will be missed by many my friend. RIP Chris.
Juliet Robinson
Chris I am so going to miss you. We only knew eachother for a little over a year but I beleive you were put into my life as well as me in yours for a reason. You helped me through some of the hardest times in my life. Just your encouragement , positivity and mere bluntness helped in ways you probably did not even know. I loved hearing your stories about your family and what you used to do for a living before painting. You loved your family and friends and were such a giving person. You gave me confidence when I didn’t have any and strength when I needed it the most. Pretty much you gave me a good swift kick in the ass and said cmon you can do better than that ! So I thank you and I will miss you so much and our chats . I had promised to take you to the country for a few days and get away and cook you dinner like I did on the painting job and I am so sorry we never got to do that. So close yet so far away. I can look at the color on my walls that you did for me and remember how much fun it was to have you around when I just needed a friend , also fellow Scorpio to hang with. You not only colored my walls you colored my life with brightness when it was so grey. I will miss you my friend I hope you are pain free and in peace. You deserve it.
Jean Harrington
You will be missed my friend. Enjoyed all our chats on FB.
Prayers for your Mom and Susan.
Mike’s Mom
Lee Howell
Rest easy my brother. You will definitely be missed but not forgotten.Who is going to keep us posted on what the Blue Hens score is during football season? Ha! Ha! Miss you, and will be thinking of you.
Natalie
For Chris’ family.
He was one of a kind. My father passed away in August of 2017 and while Chris was with cancer, he sent a note of condolences to me. I didn’t know he was sick until just recently. This just shows the unselfish man he was, the kind of man he was just by this simple showing of kindness and thoughtfulness. I wish I had been able to let him know how grateful I was. He was a crushable guy in high school and I will always remember him for many reasons. Thank you, Chris. My heart is filled even all these years later.