In lieu of flowers and due to the virtual nature of this celebration, please consider making a memorial donation to the American Heart Association or to Marine Toys for Tots.

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Order of Service

Welcome Remarks
Kate Heidel Desgrosseilliers (daughter)

’Homeward Bound’
sung by Taryn Heidel (daughter)

Eulogy
Kate Heidel Desgrosseilliers & Taryn Heidel
Tom Heidel (brother)
Bob Stellar (brother-in-law)
Ray Guidotti (work colleague & friend)
Sara Paisner (Thistle Fleet 155 Captain & friend)
Abdel Darensburg (sailing partner & friend)
Tom Gavin (neighbor & friend)
Donna Heidel (wife)

‘Alma Mater of Notre Dame’
dedicated to Steve and sung by the
Notre Dame Glee Club, Class of ‘80

Toast to Stephen with Irish whiskey
’Remember Me’ by Margaret Mead
read by Cathy Johannessen, Nancy Holley, and Karen Uresti (sisters)

Until we meet again, Sláinte!

’The Parting Glass’
sung by Face Vocal Band

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In Person Celebration of Stephen’s Life

Due to COVID-19, an in-person celebration of Stephen’s life has not yet been scheduled. As plans are made, we will update this website.