Steven L. Lyras was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 12, 1952 to Louis Lyras and Esther Lyras (Demetriou). Steven died on April 7, 2016 in Palm Harbor, Florida. He was survived his sister Carole Sioutis of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania and his longtime friends Frank Shaffron and Verna Shaheen. Steven moved to Florida in 2013 from San Fransisco, California where he was a proud member of the local International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Aside from being a skilled electrician he was an avid skier and loved building anything with his hands.
A prayerful service will be conducted on a private boat in the Gulf of Mexico where Steven’s remains will be scattered at sea.
Friends and family are invited to share a memory and sign his guestbook below.
It is hard to accept the reality of Steve’s death. I will treasure all of the good memories, and remember our precious time together before he departed this world. May his memory be eternal and be a blessing.
With love,
Verna
This is such a nice photo of Steve…….it reminds me of many dinners I had with Steve and Verna in SF. He was always smiling just like the photo and seemed like such a nice person. My condolences to all of you.
Rosemary Traill
I too have fond memories of Steve. All of them happy! So sorry he has left us so soon.
Priscilla
Verna’s Mom
I knew Steve through his close friend Verna. We shared our dinner table. He was a very kind and sweet man. My heart and prayers go out to his family and dear friends. I know he will be missed.
Patti
Steve was my friend from thelate 1950”s, we did many things together growing up in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. He unfortunately left Delaware County & moved to San Francisco CA>. He worked as an electrician for about 26 years on many projects,& decided to retire out there. The many phone conversations we had concerned his escapades traveling around the United States & his love of sking, ( I, he often remarked had no sking abilities, which I would wholeheartedly agree) my feet were to big & I felt like Frankenstein walking around in the ski boots!! He decided to move to Florida, where he could do more traveling around the southern part of this beautiful country. I will miss him dearly, for he was like a brother to me & I’am sure he felt the same way, “I love you my friend” your next destination will be even more wonderful than anyone could imagine I will see you down the road. “love your friend Michael”
Oh such sad news to hear about Steve’s passing … we walked through life for many years from kindergarten at school and church. You were always such a kind and gentle soul, walking quietly through life. May you be at peace and may your family, loved ones and friends find peace in their memories of you!
Memory eternal!
Steve Lyras was our uncle
He was a wonderful man.
He was very special to us.
I will miss His laugh & charming personality.
He was a good joking guy.
we all miss him.
until we meet again.
may your memory be eternal.
Love
Anna & Anthony
I am so sad to hear about Steven passing, he was one of my first “crushes” in 4th grade. He was such a sweet and gentle soul.
My sincere condolences go out to his family.
Diane (Myers) Evans