Steven Michael LaFleur

Steven Michael LaFleur, 55 of Marietta, Georgia, died Monday September 28, 2020 at the home of his dear friend Pat O’Mara in Marietta, GA. Born in Queens, NY, he was the son of the late Barry R. LaFleur and Judith LaFleur(Snell). In addition to his mother, he is survived by his sisters Martha Genzman of Milton GA; Michelle Richey and her husband Dennis of Upton, MA; Kathy Boden and her husband Rich of Marietta GA; nieces and nephews Robert and Jacque Genzman; Colin, Camryn and Chloe Richey and Brayton Boden as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Although divorced, Steve remained very close friends with Angela Tagliapietra and her family. After moving to Marietta in 1981, Steve graduated from Wheeler High School and then attended the University of Georgia and always continued to love his Bulldogs. Steve loved fishing ,skiing and dogs. His time spent in Destin and in Colorado with his Aunt Betsey and Uncle Mel Frazier were some of his fondest memories. Never one to be indoors for too long, Steve spent most of his life working outdoors. After college he worked for Crawford and Company in Alaska on the Valdez oil spill, several Atlanta area golf courses as a superintendent and, most recently, in the landscape business with Green Acres Landscaping. A ceremony honoring Steve will be held at Honey Creek Woodlands, a 2,300 acre memorial nature preserve in Conyers, Georgia located in the Monastery of the Holy Spirit. Because of the pandemic, the service will be postponed until it is safe for family and friends to travel and gather. In lieu of flowers Our Pal’s Place in Marietta will accept donations in Steve name to honor his love of all dogs. WWW.opp.ourpalsplace.org