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Stephen Cantwell Obituary
Virginia Beach - Stephen Patrick Cantwell, 51, went to sleep Tuesday and awoke in the arms of his Heavenly Father. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kimberly Cantwell, his son; Adam Michael Cantwell, and daughter; Sonya Marie Farrell and her husband Sean Patrick Farrell.
He was predeceased by his father John Roger Cantwell, and brother Kevin Anthony Cantwell.
He is survived by his mother; Virginia Cantwell, sister; Julia C. Pettit and husband Pete, brother; John Roger Cantwell and wife Christine, brother; Michael James Cantwell and wife Suzanne, nephews; Lt. Daniel Matthews and Kevin Jason Garloch, three nieces; April Michele Stalls, Megan Elizabeth Cantwell, and Alexandra Marie Cantwell.
Stephen was an avid outdoorsman. He was employed by HRSD for 28 years. Stephen's kindness and generous spirit will be sorely missed.
Arrangements are being handles by Cremation Society of Virginia. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
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Cecelia and Michael Bittle
July 25, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Cantwell family. May God be with you during this most difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers
July 15, 2012
So sorry for your loss. Holding you in our hearts and prayers. ... Lora and Mark Schmidt
Mark Hoggard
July 15, 2012
Mike and Virginia, I'm so sorry to hear about Stephen. Please let me know how I can be of assistance.
Rocky DeLauri
July 15, 2012
Kimberly, You don't know me but I am an old friend from way back. I am so sorry for your loss. I just can't believe it. One of my favorite verses in the Bible is "Jesus wept" and I know he is right now. I talked to Stephen about a year ago on the phone and I believe he is with Jesus right now so please take comfort in that. To Mrs. Cantwell, Mike, Julie, and Roger,and the rest of the family I am so sorry and wish I could reach out to you more. Let me know if I can do anything and my prayers are with you all. God Bless, Rocky DeLauri
Cindy&Grover Edwards
July 14, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you in this time of sorrow and give you strength.
Steve and Betsy Brown
July 13, 2012
Our sincere condolences to the Cantwell Family.
Gini Carlson
July 13, 2012
Mike, I'm sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wendy Cherry-Edwards
July 13, 2012
To the Cantwell Family: I was saddened to see the passing Steve. I remember Steve from Channing Avenue and his great spirit. Even though I haven't seen or talked to Steve in years, I will always remember him as being one of the first my friends. May the family find comfort through Jesus at this difficult times and may his spirit live on through happy memories. Rest in Peace and God Bless
Tracy (Kehoe) Harris
July 13, 2012
Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. You, Adam and all of the Cantwell family are in my prayers.
Peggy Bailey
July 13, 2012
I want Virginia to know how sorry I am for the lost of Stephen. I can't imagine how empty her heart must be. I worked with Jack, her husband for years and just want her to know that I am praying for the family.
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