It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steven Carl Desir, our beloved family member. Steven passed away on October 5th, 2023, at the young age of 38. He was born on May 1, 1985, and was the second eldest child of Jean Carlot and Marie Claudette Desir.

Throughout his life, Steven was known for his kind heart, contagious,
laughter, and unwavering love for his family. He was a devoted Son, brother, cousin, nephew, brother-in-law, and a doting father to his two children, Julius and Sj with Tyesha Rapheal. He was also a loyal friend who always made time for those in need.

Steven was a hard worker who pursued his passions with dedication and
enthusiasm. He graduated from Reynoldsburg High School in 2004 and went on to have a successful career in the sneaker industry. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting Jordans, watching sports and Horror films, listening to music, and of course, making people laugh.

Our beloved Steven leaves to cherish his memory: his devoted mother, Marie Desir; father, Jean Desir; siblings, Carlyne Desir-Edwards, Melissa Desir-Eliacin, Kimberly Desir-Johnson, Stephane Desir, Regeinka Geneus- Mcsam, Stacey Geneus, Ted Geneus, Alexander Desir, Malcolm Desir, and Christina Desir; Grieving the loss of their “Dad” is Julius and Sj along with their mother Tyesha Rapheal. his Nieces and Nephews Najanni Edwards, Elissa Eliacin, Elijah Eliacin, Imani Malieena Edwards, Emmelae Claudette Eliacin and a multitude of cousins. His Uncles are: Micheal Desir, Constantine Pierre Louis, Lesly Lindor, Micheal Jean Paul, Wesner cange, Nesly Cange, Hector Cange, Franky Cange, Wilbert Cange, Patrick Pierre, Pierre Richard Joseph,Leogene Pierre, Joel Desir and Edgaurdo Claudio. His Aunties, Magaly Desir, Natasha Pierre Louis, Michaelle Geneus, Marianne Geneus, Yanique Joseph, Marthe Herard, Albert Joseph, Bernadette Peirre, Maggie Pierre, Elizabeth Severe, Michelle Amato, Liz Desir and Solange JeanPaul. Visitation to be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023, 4 p.m. at The Marlan Gary Chapel of peace at 5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232. Funeral Services to be held at 9:30 am at the Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church 3650 Sunbury Road Columbus Ohio 43219. Steven will be laid to rest at The Forest Lawn Memorial Garden. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Marlan Gary Chapel of Peace at 5456 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43232.

Steven’s memory will live on through his family, friends, and those he
touched. He will forever be remembered as a loving son, devoted father, loyal, friend, and dedicated sneakerhead. Fly high, Steven. You will be deeply missed.

Visitation 4:00 PM and Funeral Service 5:00 PM Thursday, October 12, 2023 at MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE EAST, 5456 E. Livingston Ave. (one block east of Noe Bixby, turn North on Lonsdale Rd.).

Visitation 9:30 AM and Funeral Service 10:00 AM Friday, October 13, 2023 Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church 3650 Sunbury Rd. 43219.

Interment at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens.

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