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Steven Sands Obituary

Steven Sands, 53, of Quincy, formerly of Dorchester, died Friday, Feb. 21, 2014. Born in Boston, Steven worked as a building maintenance supervisor for many years. He enjoyed traveling, boating, and most of all spending time with family and friends. He was the loving son of Evelyn (Monahan) Sands and the late Robert Sands of Boston; longtime companion of Maureen Ritz of Quincy; brother of Bob Sands of Tyngsboro, Mike Sands of Dorchester, Joe Sands of Quincy, Barbara Moccio of Dorchester and Linda Downey of Quincy. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 4-8 p.m. at the Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home, 26 Adams St., Quincy Center. Funeral and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made in Stevens memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Feb. 25, 2014.

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Wendy Taylor

February 21, 2025

Always wonder what our life would be like if you hadn“t left.

C Sands

February 15, 2025

We miss you so much Steve
Love Cheryl and Bob

Maureen

February 14, 2025

Happy heavenly birthday Steve. Miss you, love you.

Cheryl

February 22, 2024

We love and miss you Steve,
Cheryl and Bob

Nancy

February 21, 2024

Thinking of you today Steve. Often you are remembered. Miss you.

Maureen

February 21, 2024

Miss you

Cheryl and Bob

February 19, 2022

You are always thought of and missed dearly. We have your picture in the den so we see your face every day. We love you!!

Cheryl and Bob

February 21, 2021

Wow, 7 years since you left us, we miss you every day. Love, Cheryl & Bob

Maureen

February 21, 2021

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you always. And Bubba & Miss Kitty too.

gerard downey

February 19, 2021

We all miss your laugh and fun personality Stevie. From Linda, Gerard, Kelsey and Kyle Downey.

February 18, 2020

February 18, 2020

Still miss you and today our Bubba joined you! Love you guys

February 18, 2020

February 21, 2017

If only ..... Life would be so much sweeter .....

Wendy

September 1, 2015

Missing you extra special tonight.

February 22, 2015

February 21, 2015

I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new
I thought about you yesterday and days before that too,
I think of you in silence I often speak your name
All I have are memories and your picture in a frame
Your memory is my keepsake with which I'll never part
God has you in his keeping I have you in my heart.

February 14, 2015

Happy birthday honey
Love you miss you everyday!
Love mo bubba and kitty

October 7, 2014

Miss you

wendy

August 7, 2014

I cried for you tonight... in two weeks it will be 6 months... still expect, want, dream, etc., that you will walk through that door any minute...

July 30, 2014

I miss you! It's still doesn't seem real that you are not with us. Love you bunches! :)

July 21, 2014

Miss you , love you ,think of you often. Rest in peace

June 14, 2014

Miss you Love you

May 26, 2014

Cheryl

May 23, 2014

Bob & I miss you every day..

May 22, 2014

missing you more and more every day

April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014

April 21, 2014

Wish you didn't have to leave, at least you are no longer suffering! Think about you,miss you and love you everyday!

Steve's Little Miss

April 13, 2014

Katelyn MacDonald

April 12, 2014

I miss you papa:( i wish i had more time with you here but i know now we will always be together. I know you are watching over me and i cant wait to see you again! I love you so much <3

Colleen & Sean MacDonald

April 12, 2014

I am so sorryr we didnt get together for lunch with Sean and the Girls we didnt expect this and Im so mad at myself. I hope your doing great in heaven. I will never forget you and the girls loved their Papa Steve, sitting on your lap on the recliner and you feed them cookie after cookie then lots of milk we love you and will miss you forever.

Love, Cashel

April 12, 2014

Love you! Miss you! Always

April 12, 2014

Steve would say

April 12, 2014

This is so hard

April 12, 2014

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Cheryl

April 10, 2014

Thinking of you bro...

Cheryl

March 25, 2014

You are in my thoughts always. Love and miss you.

March 24, 2014

I miss you and love you bunches. Think about you all the time. You will be so missed! I'm going to miss your laugh and your stories. ????????

March 15, 2014

Miss you

Jocelyn Carnival

February 27, 2014

Joe,
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Jocelyn

Steven Quieto

February 26, 2014

Steve will never forget growing up side by side as kids and all life's lessons learned as we grew together..Growing up on Minot Street was special enough but to grow up together day after day was something that words will never describe!I remember bumping into you at the Seaport Garage a few years back and our last words were "lets get together"
Sadly that never happened but I know that someday those words will come true!
Rest in Peace friend
Steven Quieto

Shannon & Bob Graham

February 26, 2014

Your deep belly laughs always brought a smile to everyone! You will be missed but not forgotten! Love,

Julia Sands

February 26, 2014

You will always be in my heart Uncle Stevie. Christmas Eve won't be the same without you. Watch over me, I miss you. Love you bunches

Kathy Petrucci

February 26, 2014

Stevie, we will miss you and your laughter. Such a pleasure knowing you these past few years. RIP our friend. Cathy & Kathy

bobby

February 26, 2014

you will be missed by many steve you are a good guy im happy to have known you rest in peace bud

Wendy

February 26, 2014

To Steve's mom, brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews. His family was THE most important part of his life. He spoke of each of you lovingly and often. I feel as if I know you all personally even though we have never met. Steve was proud to be your son, your brother and your uncle. May he rest in peace and in our hearts. He will never be forgotten. <3

February 26, 2014

I will miss you deeply sandman!
Will miss you at the Elks having some beers hearing your stories and watching you give everyone a hard time in your funny way's and all the laugh.
Love Gerardy.

February 25, 2014

Stevie,
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Lisa

Nancy McLaughlin

February 25, 2014

We love you Steve & will miss your presence & your laughter!!! Your strength is amazing & we admire you!!
We think of you & smile!
We love you!! Heaven is lucky to have you!
Love Nancy & Steve

Erica

February 25, 2014

Uncle Stevie,
You always made me laugh and smile :) Always in a up beat, happy mood everytime I saw you. I love you and miss you very much. Rest in peace. ???

shaina moccio

February 25, 2014

Love you uncle steve! You'll be forever in my heart. See you soon. Bunches and bunches

Bob

February 25, 2014

My happy, goofy brother...I will miss you!

Colleen Seanl Katelyn Kayleigh MacDonald

February 25, 2014

Words cant express the sadness we feel now that you are gone. Steve you were a huge part of my life for a very long time. My Daughters called you Papa Steve and no matter the distance or time that has passed you were always in our heart. You were like a Dad to Sean and he is so sad about this. Steve you may be gone but you wilk never be forgotten. They say only the good die young and this is the proof. From the bottom of our hearts we love and will miss you. May you rest in the sweetest peace where there is no more pain.

February 25, 2014

Love you Miss you, Bubba, Kitty & Mo

Tiffany

February 25, 2014

You will always be in my heart. I will miss your laugh, jokes, and the love that you've shown for your family. I will hold on to the memories forever. I love and miss you! ?

Dawn Vosburg

February 25, 2014

I will miss you Uncle Stevie. Especially your goofball ways and your ability to be heard amongst every crowd. You always made me laugh. Family gatherings won't be the same without you. Although you'll be missed greatly, I'm happy to know you are no longer suffering. Until we meet again someday. Love you.

Cheryl Sands

February 25, 2014

Our world will never be the same without you in it..You were a brother to me..I love you!

February 25, 2014

Miss you, love you
Bubba, Kitty & Mo

February 25, 2014

I will miss you bro! Will never forget you. Love you forever....

Janice& Tom Bowers

February 25, 2014

Mike, Mrs. Sands and Family,

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Our sympathies to all of your family. Janice and Tom Bowers

Kelsey

February 25, 2014

Miss you and Love you bunches and bunches Uncle Stevie.

Linda

February 25, 2014

We all loved you Steve. You will be in our memories and hearts forever.

February 25, 2014

To the Sands Family. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve and his family were a big part of my life for many years. Steve will be missed by many People. Hugs to the whole family. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

bill and kathy hayes

February 25, 2014

so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you

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