Stephen Chando

That is his name

Adonis of the Fairway

In every golf game

He gave his heart and soul

To everyone in the community

Those who crossed his path

He never judged and gave them opportunity

The Ball Metal King

Steady at the Helm

Dedication, Leadership and Compassion

Solid as a rock in his realm

Always helping, giving and lending

out a hand

He gave himself freely as a leader

And a mentor we all understand

Dad's concern and spirit

His effortless meaningful contributions

Everywhere he went

Dads impact and positive influence

On countless people's lives

Is in Infinity to every extent

Dad will always be a Legacy

In this town of Findlay

He always took a personal responsibility

That will always be here to stay

Never afraid to take a challenge

Whatever life threw at him

Strong and courageous that he was

It wouldn't matter how thin the limb

Dad loved shooting skeet

With his buddies Treadway & Gorr

But put him on the golf course

An he was in his own PGA Tour

He love taking golf cart rides

With his lady friend Chris

Their lunch dates and church goings

He will surely miss

His best friend Pepe

Was an Italian you see

He joked on him constantly

Then off the to the casino they would be

We all knew his humor

His jokes will live on forever

He'd light up any space he entered

And all would endeavor

When anyone would ask Dad where you from Dad would tell them

He's a Carpathian Russian

But we all knew we are Polacks in fact

And that would be end of discussion

Dad a Navy Man

Fought in World War II

His Shipmates called him Golden Boy

As they sailed Into the Blue

With a handkerchief in your pocket

And a comb in the other

Your wavy beautiful hair & stunning blue eyes

Would surely make us all smother

Dad's devotion as a Christian

His faith so strong

His loyalty to his family, neighbors & Friends

Goes without saying

All the way to the end

You've got Whitney and Ryan

Bouncing on your knee

They couldn't be more happier now

Knowing Pop Pops there to comfort thee

We know you're in heaven

Your fun has just begun

Dancing with Mamoo

And got your hole-in-1

Playing cards with your brothers and sisters

Your mom and dad too

All you Chandos are cheaters

Check Johannas blouse all the way through

Chando The Great

Never gone nor be forgotten

He's our Hero our Angel

Lay's now in a sea of cotton

PS. BTW Dad's real name is:

Stephen John Harold Patrick Michael

Daddys Girl

I miss you dearly daddy being Daddy's little girl the place in my heart is so broken that you have held for so many years the part of me went with you and I will never understand my broken heart and my tear-filled eyes I cannot stop the tears because you were always by my side I'm so sorry that I can't write no more the pain inside me hurt so bad just please help me out with life because I am so unbearably so sad.

I love you so much Dad

Your daughter Beth Ann

Stephen Chando entered eternal rest Saturday, March 5, 2022, with style and grace, peacefully at his daughter's home in Land O' Lakes, Florida, surrounded by all his children and family.

Stephen was born July 22, 1924, at Runnemede Highlands, New Jersey, Centre Township, Camden County, to Joseph and Johanna Chando.

At age 19, he entered into active service in U.S. Navy. He was a gunner's mate on USS Jaccard De-355 and fought in World War II. He received American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon Star, Asiatic Pacific Medal, and Victory Medal.

He married Marceline Taylor Nov. 27, 1948, at St. Teresa's Church, Runnemede New Jersey.

The couple were blessed with three children, Stephen David (with his wife Elena), Beth Ann (with her husband Bobby), and Kristen Lee (with her husband Donny). He is also survived by four grandchildren he loves dearly, Randy Chad Hickle, Austin Hickle (with his wife Kayla) Dustin Poe, and Britney Keiser (with her husband Blaine); six great-grandchildren, which were his pride and joy, Dean Hickle, Paisley and Hazel Hickle, Waylon Poe, Carson Corbin, and Claire Keiser; loving sister, Elizabeth De Lisle; best friend of 70 years, Nick Pepe; nephews, nieces, cousins, and in-laws; and his cowboys, Schorch and Nala.

Stephen was preceded in death by loving wife of 53 years, Marceline Chando; grandson, Ryan Mark Chando; granddaughter, Whitney Nicole Poe; mother and father, Johanna and Joseph Chando; and six siblings, Theresa, Joe, Buck, John, Marie, and Helen.

The family is asking in lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity as dad had so many charities that he donated to. It would be very hard to pick just one. If you would like, you could give flowers that can be planted for dad's garden at his daughter's home in Land O; Lakes Florida, where his ashes will be surrounded.

Mass will take place 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, 5130 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, Florida, 34113, 239-774-3337. Inurnment will follow at Hodges Funeral Home, Naples Memorial Garden, 525 111th Avenue N., Naples, Florida, 34108, 239-597-3101, with military honors.

Celebration of Chando The Great will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2022, at Amherst Clubhouse, 5975 Amherst Drive, Naples, Florida, 34112.

If you would like to leave any personal notes or pictures, you can go on Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Garden website.