Steven Stanley Kivinski

Born on October 23, 1964, in Baltimore, MD, Steven was a proud graduate of Towson State University, where he was a dedicated athlete on the football team. He carried that dedication, competitive spirit, and passion throughout his life onto the golf course, bocce court and slopes.

Upon graduating with a master’s in journalism, he was a sports writer for several area newspapers including the Baltimore Sun before starting his own business in stone care restoration.

Steven is survived by his loving wife, Colleen Kivinski; his devoted children, Kyle Kivinski (Washington DC) and Hailey Kivinski (Austin TX); his caring mother, Rosalie Kivinski (Joppa, MD); his sister, Kimberly Kivinski Gorham (Tim) (Winnetka, IL); and his brothers, Mark Kivinski (Traci) (Joppa, MD) and Bernd Kivinski (Clearwater, FL) as well as uncles Larry (Kathy) and Zachary “Lee” Kivinski, aunt Kathy Kivinski Clark and his 23 adoring nieces and nephews. He was predeceased in death by his father, Donald Kivinski and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Steve’s personality brought warmth and joy to everyone he encountered, and his passing will be mourned deeply by everyone who knew and loved him. He was a generous soul with a zest for life and an infectious sense of humor. He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family, his dedication to his friends, and his kind heart. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to NAMI, www.nami.org OR American Cancer Society donate.cancer.org

A funeral mass will be held on Friday April 12, 2024 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 9200 Kentsdale Drive, Potomac, MD 20854 followed by a celebration of life.