Tyler E Eves

Tyler Edward Eves passed away Friday morning, March 4, 2016 at the young age of 20. Tyler was many things in life, but he will be remembered as a son, a grandson, a brother and a devoted boyfriend. He was the son of Deborah Hollander and Edward Eves, the step-son of Alan Hollander, and the brother of Debra Eves, Samantha Eves, and David Eves. He leaves behind his loving girlfriend Jillian Reff. Tyler was born in White Plains, New York, and attended Edgemont Jr./Sr. High school. At his core Tyler was a boy with a desire to be loved and accepted, a boy yearning for connection. To the people who saw past mere appearances and truly let Tyler in, they were granted a loyal companion, for Tyler did not just form relationships, he formed bonds, and when Tyler loved, he loved wholeheartedly. Tyler had a special relationship with his sister Debra Eves. Debra took Tyler into her home, and showed him love, compassion and acceptance. To Tyler, his sister was his main champion. He also, had a unique and dedicated bond with his grandmother, Maria Kaiser. For a period of time, if someone wanted to find Tyler, they need not go any further than his grandma’s house to find him. Tyler and his grandma seemed to have formed an alliance together that shielded them from the rest of the world. To Tyler, his grandmother was his sole confidant. Deborah and Alan Hollander raised Tyler, and regardless of the circumstances they always provided Tyler with love and support. They continuously gave Tyler help and assistance, even at times when he felt help was not needed. To Tyler, Alan and Deborah Hollander were his strange consistencies: even though he felt undeserving of their love at times, they continued to give him love as if it was their most abundant resource. Tyler’s lifelong passion was boating. His boat was like an extension of his body, becoming second nature to him by an extremely young age. Yet, boating was so much more to Tyler than an area of expertise, it was Tyler’s way of maintaining a balance between freedom and control (a balance much harder to maintain on the mainland). He also, exhibited an intuitive knack for fixing things other people would simply discard. He often saw value where no one else could. This knack for fixing things often left Tyler’s living space littered with misfit toys. Tyler had an infectious spirit. Through his charm, sense of humor, and larger-than-life-personality Tyler’s presence was always felt in a room. It is this lack of presence that we feel and continue to mourn. And here we are, the living, left to remember the good times with Tyler and know that, painfully, we can have no more. Please join us in our remembrance of Tyler Edward Eves. Services will be held at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Broad Street, Mount Vernon, NY on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at 5pm.

-Written with love by his sister, Samantha Marie Eves