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Also surviving are his sister Johanna and her husband Peter Nastri, of New York and his brother Brian and his wife Germaine.
Stephen was an enthusiastic supporter of the San Diego Chamber Orchestra and an active member of the Church of the Nativity in Rancho Santa Fe. He loved all of the Arts, as well as painting, playing the piano, golfing at Fairbanks Ranch CC, thoroughbred racing, and leaves a lasting impression on all he touched.
A graduate of St. John's University, Brooklyn, Stephen's business career stretched from General Electric Capital Corp. to ITT Industrial Credit Corp., where he was President from 1979-1984 in St. Paul, MN. He then became President of Textron Financial Corporation, Providence, RI (1985-1996) and finally, Vice-Chairman of Avco Financial Corp., Costa Mesa, CA (1996-1999).
The family has requested that donations be made to the Church of the Nativity Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 8770, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067.
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Denise Dufresne
November 13, 2008
Kathleen and Family;
I had the privilege to work under Steve's management at Textron Financial for almost 10 years. He was a wonderful person and a great leader. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. God Bless!
Glenn Paulus
November 13, 2008
Kathleen,
It has been decades since we last met in North Oaks. I had the pleasure of working for ITT/ICC during the years Steve was President. He was a great leader and will be missed. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tony Feraro
November 13, 2008
Kathleen,
We unfortunately have not had the opportunity to meet, however I had the honor to work for Mr. Davis over a 15 year period at ITT Corporation.
Without exception, he was one of the kindess, most intelligent, and class filled individuals I have ever had the opprotunity to work for.
I will always be grateful, and remember him in my prayers.
Chris Sieniarecki
November 13, 2008
Kathleen, I knew Steve very briefly, through Greg, Danielle, Stephanie and Gerry.. He was one of the finest men I've had the pleasure of meeting. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness and love for everyone. Your family was truly blessed to have such a member. I will remember you all in my prayers. God Bless you all.
John Bracken
November 12, 2008
Kathy, Steve was the best boss I ever had and one of the finest men I have had the privilege to know. Karen and I will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathryn Leca
November 12, 2008
Kathleen: My heartfelt sympathy's to you and Steve's family! May his memories bring comfort to you all and keep him close. My prayers are with you.
Lew Humphrey
November 12, 2008
Kathleen,sons and family...your beloved Steve was among the very few truly great men i have personally known in my lifetime.His was,in a word,"presidential."Steve was universally loved and respected at Textron Financial and was the "wind beneath our wings" through some very difficult times.Simply put,no person had a more profound effect on my 32 year business career.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thomas and Shirley Cullen
November 12, 2008
Kathy and Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your children at this very sad time. Steve will always be thought of with the highest regard for his inspiration, kindness and graciousness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom and Shirley Cullen
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