August 2, 1946 - November 5, 2017
It is with much sadness TCVA reports the passing on one of TACAMO brothers, Stephen Joseph Schuyler, Sr. (ATCS Retired).
ATCS Stephen J. Schuyler, Sr., USN, (Ret.) 71, of Great Mills, MD, died November 5, 2017. Steve was born on August 2, 1946 in Queens, NY, to the late George Stephen Schuyler and Florence Veronica Kelly. Steve enlisted in the United States Navy on February 27, 1965, and proudly served his country with over 22 years of active duty service. During his career in the Navy, Steve served on several sea deployments, including tours on the aircraft carrier USS Wasp, as well as the destroyer escort, USS Brumby. Steve transferred to Patuxent River Naval Air Station in 1977, where he continued to serve until he retired from service in December, 1987. After his retirement from the Navy, Steve continued to work for the Department of Defense in numerous capacities, and spent many years as the Senior Logistics Manager and Engineering Technician on the EA-6A/B Prowler and the Senior Logistics Manager for the V-22 Osprey.
ATCS Stephen J. Schuyler's family will receive friends for Stephen's Life Celebration on Thursday, November 9, 2017 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., with prayers recited at 7:00 p.m., at Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend Jeroslaw Gamrot on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Face Catholic Church, 20408 Point Lookout Road, Great Mills, MD 20634. Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to Veteran Support Centers of America (VSCOA) PAWS, 22121 Royal Oak Road, Quantico, MD 21856.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.brinsfieldfuneral.com.
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