Stephen Edward Cherry, Sr.
January 19, 1954 – September 11, 2023
Stephen Edward Cherry, Sr., 69, of Huntingtown passed away September 11, 2023. He was born January 19, 1954 to Edward Cummings and Bertha Elizabeth (Gower) Cherry. Steve loved spending time at home in the garden with Denise and playing in the pool with his granddaughter Elizabeth. He also enjoyed woodworking and 3D laser printing in his workshop. He loved to walk, hike, and travel with Denise, and enjoyed a once in a lifetime trip to England, Ireland, and Scotland in 2016 where he got to visit many castles, historic landmarks, and distilleries. He also loved traveling locally around Maryland and Virginia to visit Longwood Gardens with Denise or take a day trip to visit with the kids and try out a new restaurant or local festival.
As his friends and family know, Steve’s favorite genre of movies, tv, and books were Sci Fi, and his favorite band of all time was Pink Floyd. Steve’s favorite concert was David Gilmour at Radio City Music Hall in 2016.
When his kids were younger, Steve led the Boy Scout Troop, and was on the sidelines at many of the marching band competitions, baseball games, and volleyball games cheering the kids on.
He was lovingly nicknamed the “Huntingtown Waver”, as he always greeted everyone with a big smile, wave and friendly “hello”. He was a great husband, father, and friend to all and will be very missed.
Stephen is survived by his wife Denise Cherry, children Stephen Cherry, Jr. (Ronnie Apperson) of North Chesterfield, VA, Daniel Cherry (Erica Voss) of Huntingtown, Lauren Griffiths (Justin) of San Diego, CA, and David Cherry (Megan) of Randallstown, MD, granddaughter Elizabeth Cherry, cousin Fran Gower and Bonnie Bergstrom, and godson Nicholas Boito.
In lieu of flowers donations in Steve’s name can be made to the American Diabetes Association at the address and link below.
Visitation
Monday, September 18, 2023
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Services
- Memorial Mass
Monday, September 18, 2023
11:00 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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14 Sep 2023
2:45pm
Denise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this great loss. God bless you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
City
Newburg
State
MD
14 Sep 2023
4:47pm
Denise, Lauren and family, Steve was an amazing man. Brad and I will never forget the amazing Maryland seafood that he introduced us to, boiling crabs and frying oysters. He was a very kind, generous and loving man. He will be so missed by so many. Rest in peace Steve.
Love Barb and Brad Michael
City
Jackson
State
Ohio
14 Sep 2023
5:54pm
Prayers and Blessings to the Cherry family. Steve was a trusted colleague and friend. May he Rest in Peace.
City
Solomons
State
Maryland
14 Sep 2023
6:18pm
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cherry family during this difficult time. He was a great man, always with a smile on his face and loved his family. He will be missed greatly. ♥️
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
MD
14 Sep 2023
6:33pm
Denise and family,
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear of Steve’s sickness and now passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all 🙏
City
Sunderland
State
MD
14 Sep 2023
7:54pm
Denise. Phil and I want you to know how heartbroken we are to hear about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And if there is anything we can do for you and your family please don’t hesitate to ask. Nida and Phil Bikle and Charles and Donna
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
14 Sep 2023
10:57pm
May he rest in peace. Steve was a kind, cheerful man, a skilled technician and trainer.
City
Springfield
State
VA
15 Sep 2023
10:11am
Steve was a great coworker. He made everyone feel like they were his best friend. He will be missed.
City
Indianapolis
State
IN
15 Sep 2023
12:19pm
Denise and family-Steve was such a kind soul and a great guy to work with at Exelon. He was always happy and shared his big smile! He will be missed by all. Sending prayers and knowing that Steve is smiling down on you.
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
16 Sep 2023
5:28pm
Steve was as a wonderful co-worker, always cheerful and professional, and always helpful. It was a pleasure to work with him. I am so sorry for your loss.
City
Easton
State
MD
18 Sep 2023
11:30am
Denise and family – Steve was a great person, fun colleague, and always had a smile and laugh to brighten all occasions. I had the honor of working with him from 2013 to 2016 at EXELON and I will miss him.
I am so sorry for your loss.
City
Tampa
State
FL
18 Sep 2023
12:32pm
Denise and family,
I was shocked to hear of Steve’s passing. He was my “twin” born on the same date and in the same hospital. He certainly was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. So many memories to remember him by. He will be missed by many.
May the Lord give your comfort and peace during the difficult times ahead.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
City
HUNTINGTOWN
State
MD
20 Sep 2023
2:25pm
The world is a much poorer place without your wonderful presence, Steve. You were such a wonderful person and taught me quite a lot about how people should be.
You are much loved and missed and I am forever grateful to have been able to call you friend.
Denise, if there is anything you need that I can help with, I am here.
City
Aurora
State
il
20 Sep 2023
3:44pm
Steve’s spirit and energy constantly gave me hope/proved that work can be fun. His presence was always known/looked forward to in the best way possible and appreciated. Every interaction I had with Steve left a smile in the air. May he rest easy and his family in peace.
City
Baltimore
State
Maryland
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Denise and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this great loss. God bless you all. 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Denise, Lauren and family, Steve was an amazing man. Brad and I will never forget the amazing Maryland seafood that he introduced us to, boiling crabs and frying oysters. He was a very kind, generous and loving man. He will be so missed by so many. Rest in peace Steve.
Love Barb and Brad Michael
Prayers and Blessings to the Cherry family. Steve was a trusted colleague and friend. May he Rest in Peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Cherry family during this difficult time. He was a great man, always with a smile on his face and loved his family. He will be missed greatly. ♥️
Denise and family,
Words cannot express how sad I was to hear of Steve’s sickness and now passing. Please know you and your family are in our prayers. God bless you all 🙏
Denise. Phil and I want you to know how heartbroken we are to hear about Steve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. And if there is anything we can do for you and your family please don’t hesitate to ask. Nida and Phil Bikle and Charles and Donna
May he rest in peace. Steve was a kind, cheerful man, a skilled technician and trainer.
Steve was a great coworker. He made everyone feel like they were his best friend. He will be missed.
Denise and family-Steve was such a kind soul and a great guy to work with at Exelon. He was always happy and shared his big smile! He will be missed by all. Sending prayers and knowing that Steve is smiling down on you.
Steve was as a wonderful co-worker, always cheerful and professional, and always helpful. It was a pleasure to work with him. I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise and family – Steve was a great person, fun colleague, and always had a smile and laugh to brighten all occasions. I had the honor of working with him from 2013 to 2016 at EXELON and I will miss him.
I am so sorry for your loss.
Denise and family,
I was shocked to hear of Steve’s passing. He was my “twin” born on the same date and in the same hospital. He certainly was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather. So many memories to remember him by. He will be missed by many.
May the Lord give your comfort and peace during the difficult times ahead.
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with you.
The world is a much poorer place without your wonderful presence, Steve. You were such a wonderful person and taught me quite a lot about how people should be.
You are much loved and missed and I am forever grateful to have been able to call you friend.
Denise, if there is anything you need that I can help with, I am here.
Steve’s spirit and energy constantly gave me hope/proved that work can be fun. His presence was always known/looked forward to in the best way possible and appreciated. Every interaction I had with Steve left a smile in the air. May he rest easy and his family in peace.