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Lawrence "Pete" Steen

By LaVern Falcone

LeRoy ~ Lawrence Peter Steen, 94, passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2020.

     He was born to the late Edith Roberts Steen and Lawrence Steen.

     He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Regina Van Alst Steen; daughters, Barbara Steen, Nancy (Michael) Glover and Dorothy (Ed) Schramm; special granddaughter, Alexandra (John Dawson) Glover; sisters, Vee (Earl) DeLong and Sally (Robert) Bickford; sister-in-law, Kathleen Steen, along with several nieces and nephews.

     He was predeceased by his brothers, Robert (Joan) Steen and Thomas Steen and sisters, Arlene (Carl) Murray and Jean (Lester) Allen. 

     Pete graduated from LeRoy High School and was a proud member of the '43-'44 undefeated football team.  He was a veteran of the US Navy and served aboard the USS New Jersey in the South Pacific during World War II.  Pete was a life-time member of the Sampson WWII Veterans, USS New Jersey Veterans, the United States Navy Memorial, the American Legion and the Oatka Fish and Game Club.  He was an employee of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation for 33 years.

     There will be no calling hours or services as per Pete's request.

     Memorials are suggested to the American Legion Botts Fiorito Post 576, 53 West Main Street, LeRoy, NY 14482 or the LeRoy Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 56, LeRoy, NY 14482.

     Your memories and condolences may be shared with Pete's family at www.falconefuneralhome.com.

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