STEVEN’S STORY

Steven Patrick Quinn was born on April 19th, 2001 in Port Jervis, NY, and was a lifelong resident of Sparrowbush, NY. Steven lived his short life to the fullest. In his childhood, he spent every eligible year he could playing baseball for the Port Jervis Little League, where he formed many great friendships and learned from his coaches, Rich Kinman, and his dad, Jeff Quinn. Steven spent many summers on the Delaware River where he fished and rafted with his friends and family. Regardless of the weather, Steven was guaranteed to be outside playing with his siblings, Meagan and Colin, and their neighbors, John and Timmy Brehm.

Steven was passionate about the great outdoors since the day he was born. He learned how to hunt and fish from his dad. He spent every minute he could outside, whether he was out fishing with his fishing poles and collection of lures or hunting with one of his rifles, shotguns, a muzzleloader, or bow. No matter the weather, you could find Steven outside. Steven was a proud lifetime member of the NRA and spent countless hours at Pole Bridge Hunting Club in Cuddebackville, NY, where he became a member at the age of 18. Steven was a patriot with a profound love for the American flag and his country.

If Steven wasn’t hunting or fishing, he could be found riding his quad or dirt bike. He loved attending Unadilla Motocross races and had an appreciation for old-school country and rock music. Steven influenced those close to him with his taste in music. He had a natural ability to find and share underrated artists such as Treaty Oak Revival, Zach Bryan, Whiskey Myers, Sturgill Simpson, Koe Wetzel, Alice In Chains, and Upchurch. He loved attending concerts with friends and family as he always had a good time. In recent years, Steven had taken up golf where he enjoyed spending time with friends on the course and having some beers. If you happened to find Steven at home, he was either helping out his family or spending time with his beloved Golden Retrievers.

Steven graduated from Port Jervis High School and the Orange-Ulster BOCES Program for Heavy Equipment in 2019. He thrived on and thoroughly enjoyed hard work; he was just as happy digging in a ditch with a shovel as he was operating a backhoe or any other form of heavy equipment. His first job was at Simpson’s Farm in Port Jervis, NY. Steven was tasked with caring for their dairy cows, which helped to instill his work ethic, responsibility, and commitment at a very young age. While still attending high school, Steven worked for the Town of Deerpark with his good friend, John Brehm.

Once he graduated high school, Steven worked for Eureka Stone Quarry in Pennsylvania before moving on and working for TyCar Trenchless Technologies, Inc. where he learned to fuse gas lines. Steven was always looking to expand and learn new skills as he understood this would lead him to greater opportunities and personal growth. His most recent position was working for TAM Enterprises, Inc. in Goshen, NY, where he worked with a crew to supply municipalities with new piping for sewer and water lines. Undeniably, Steven felt honored to collaborate with each of his coworkers, forming strong bonds, and enjoying every moment spent together in the workplace. It didn't matter what job Steven was assigned – digging in ditches, fusing pipes, fixing water mains, or plowing and shoveling snow, he always came home happy and was proud of what he accomplished. Steven was a heavy equipment operator and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825.

Although Steven’s life was short, it was a full one. Steven effortlessly made friends and was known as the life of the party. He had a love for life and an easygoing nature about him. Steven’s best trait and legacy he left behind was being a quiet and humble helper with a big and unforgettable personality. It didn’t matter who you were, where you were, the time of day or night, or what you needed, Steven was invariably the first to arrive and ready to lend a hand. Remarkably, he did so with a smile on his face, never uttering a complaint. That smile was infectious and is something Steven’s family cherishes deeply.

Steven passed away on October 12th, 2024, alongside his dear friend and lifetime neighbor, John Brehm III. The young men were on their way to help out another friend, but unfortunately, they never made it because their ATV was struck by a deer which forced them to lose control and be thrown off of their ATV. As devastating as this accident was, it was no surprise to Steven’s family that his final act on earth showed how selfless of an individual he was as he was on his way to help someone in their time of need. Upon his passing, Steven’s family was told numerous stories they had never heard before that recounted how Steven helped so many people when they needed it most. This sparked the idea of starting the foundation to honor the incredible legacy Steven left behind.