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Steven Purdy Obituary
Born May 15, 1954, in Frederick, MD he was the son of the late Lawrence Jr. and Helen Purdy.
Steve worked as a bricklayer, foreman and project manager for over 48 years. He worked for Coffey-Jeffery, Inc. for 28 years, and most recently with G. Moehrle Masonry, Inc. for 20 years.
Steve loved being with his wife and family and was happiest when they were around him. He enjoyed being outdoors; fishing with his sons and grandchildren, as well as gardening and woodworking. He liked watching sports; including the Yankees, Washington Football Team and University of Maryland football and basketball. He had a lot of energy and never turned down an opportunity to toss a ball or play basketball. Steve always had a positive attitude; he loved to laugh and was often smiling.
In addition to his wife, Debra, of 44 years, Steve is survived by his sons; Christopher Purdy and Jennifer Nugent; Justin Purdy and fiance Laura Espenshade; grandchildren, Devon Purdy, Cayden Purdy and Madi Espenshade; brother Lance Purdy and wife Colleen; sister Joan Sexton; in-laws Perry Jr. (Jim) and Shirley Lawson; brother-in-law Perry III (Jimmy) Lawson; nieces and nephews, Brandon Purdy, Deanna Purdy, Jennifer Sexton Hamrick, Jamie Sexton, Stephanie Lawson and Hayley Lawson.
Steve was a kind-hearted person and will be dearly missed by his family and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Steve will be forever memorialized in our hearts and a Celebration of Life will be planned when it is safe for family and friends to gather.
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for Steven Purdy
Devon Purdy
October 15, 2020
Spelling error in the other memory I meant soending time with him and my grandma. and spending not soending
Devon Purdy
October 14, 2020
He was good grandfather and I miss him I remember soending alot time with him and my grandfather this year it was nice and we will miss him dearly.
Cayden.S.Purdy
October 13, 2020
My pap-Steven was a good person to us and our family and friends. he will aways remind us of pap-Steven how nice and kind you are.
Cayden.S.Purdy
October 13, 2020
My Pap-Steven was a nice person he will aways be reminded by us and our family and friends. I don,t really know how to discribe this but we all will miss him. Love Steven.
Cayden.S.Purdy
October 13, 2020
Ronald L. Rea
October 11, 2020
I remember Steve at Maranatha Church of God singing the song My Girl to his wife Debra at a valentine's day celebration. He did the block and brick work on my home and a great job he and his workers did. I consider him a friend someone who was very likable from the first time you met Steve. My prayers for the family. I know he will be greatly missed.
Ronald L Rea
Pedro Beza
October 9, 2020
My condolences to Steve's family. May God give you strength to survie these hard times. Now he is in a good place with God. I will also miss him because he was a good boss and friend. God bless all of you.
Patricia Lertora
October 8, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Patricia Lertora
October 8, 2020
There really are no words to discribe his loss. Our family will miss seeing Steve working in his yard. Bless the family he left behind.
Marcela Duran
October 7, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was a joy and pleasure to work with Steve. I will never forget the warmth, smile, and a wonderful personality he brought to the office and the guys in the field every day. The loss of Steve has felt by many in the company. Steve will be in our hearts and memories.
Prayers, Blessings & Love
Marcela
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