Lake Carmel, New York
Dream for His Parents
When his parents' Bronx neighborhood began to change for the worse, Stephen Patrick Driscoll decided to help them realize their dream of owning a house near a lake. "He was so anxious to get them moved out of their neighborhood," said Gail Silke, Mr. Driscoll's sister, who helped manage the renovations at their parents' new home in Carmel, N.Y. "His goal was to put them somewhere they always wanted to be."
For months, Mr. Driscoll wrangled with contractors and fussed over details to make sure the house, which sits beside Lake Carmel, was perfect. Every night after he left his job with the New York City Police Department's Emergency Services unit, Mr. Driscoll, 38, stopped by his parent's apartment and picked up a box of their belongings. He also secretly restored his 1987 Chevrolet Celebrity so his father would have something to drive once he moved to the suburbs.
On Oct. 13, Mr. Driscoll's parents finally moved into their three-bedroom ranch-style house. That night, Patrick J. Driscoll, Stephen's father, wrote a note for his son and taped it to the front door. It read "Stephen, we finally made it. Love, Mom and Dad."
"I just wanted to let him know that we were here," the elder Mr. Driscoll said. The next morning, the masking tape was still on the door. The note had disappeared.
Hey fellow Decatur Avenue kid. We had a blast in those days. No concerns just hanging out getting through the summers. Always on my mind Stephen. Hero remembered.
Rob Henebry
September 09, 2021 | Tokyo | Friend
Remembering Stephen on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Cindy Roe
September 08, 2021 | Galesburg, MI
Well, Steve... It's been a while, but I think about things and often wonder how your family is doing. I see your son is following in your footsteps.
Why wouldn't he? Big shoes to fill though, but if he is anything like yourself then he's also trying to make the world a better place for us all and exceeding at that!
It still feels like it was yesterday. I am glad I ran across the opportunity to thank you.
You have had a positive impact on my life and throughout my travels...
Nicholas Cordovano
January 23, 2021 | Friend
It is the 16 anniversary of 9/11 and I just heard Stephens name.I went to St.Agnes H.S. with Stephen and we were friends. I am so sorry for your loss ,he was a great guy. he was a crazy Bronx kid! I was actually a NYC fireman on 9/11 and very fortunate that day. I pray for the friends I lost that day and their families. And Stephen will never be forgotten.
Chris Turner
September 11, 2017 | Clifton Park, NY
We remember.
September 12, 2015
Today 9/11/15 we did a clinb at our Chase Towers for those who lost their lives.. we got names and did our climb. 36 flights and I was only able to climg 20. :( I am so sorry I tried. I said I am sure you would have done the same for someone else. I picked out your name just walking by and Im glad I did. I would climb for any of you but I also said you would have done it for someone else/ I got back to my cubicle after the climb and decided to look you up. You were NYPD, WOW! Prayers and love...
Rachel Perez
September 11, 2015 | Tempe, AZ
You are so missed my friend.
September 11, 2015
Remember the brave
Dan O' Driscoll
November 22, 2013 | Kilkenny , Ireland.
Stephen, always in our hearts and minds everyday.
Robert Henebry
September 10, 2012 | Tokyo
