John Stephen "Stevie" Lacey

John Stephen “Stevie” Lacey,86, of Avenue, MD passed away on April 18, 2020 in Mechanicsville, MD. He was born on January 13, 1934 in Old Trapp Lane in Avenue, MD, and was the loving son of the late Anna Gertrude Quade Lacey and George Albert Lacey. Stevie was the loving husband of the late Estelle Louise Lacey whom he married on October 16, 1954 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bushwood, MD, and who preceded him in death on February 6, 2019. They were married for 64 loving years.

Stevie is survived by his children Donald “Wayne” Lacey (Jackie) of Mechanicsville, MD, son in law Frankie Vallandingham of Avenue, MD, 5 grandchildren Chris Nelson (Kristi), Cindy Williams (JF), Lynn Jenkins (Mike), Jonathan Lacey (Brittnee), and Shannon Lacey (Bobby). As well as 12 great grandchildren Tiffani O’Sullivan (Zach), DJ Williams (Brooke), Destiny Russell, Emily Nelson, Anthony Russell, Jonathan “Junior” Lacey, Jace Williams, Owen Lacey, K J Rhodes, RJ Harbold, Kinsli French, Louise “LuLu” Lacey and 2 great great grandchildren McKenna and Charlotte O’Sullivan. Siblings Francis “Frankie” Lacey (Barbara Jean) of Avenue, MD, brother in law Clyde Farrell (Jeryle) of Avenue, MD, Sister in laws Agnes “Cookie” Hayden of Leonardtown, MD, Barbara Lacey, and Nephew Mike Lacey of Avenue, MD. He was preceded in death by his daughter Patricia Ann Vallandingham and siblings Joseph Lacey, Thomas “Tommy” Lacey, William Lacey, Robert “Bobby” Lacey, Jim Ed Lacey, George “Dinks” Lacey, Lorriane Hall, Elizabeth “Puddin” Huseman, Eleanor “Nutsy” Russell, and Helen Seymore.

Stevie was a highly admired member of the Seventh District community. Stevie was well known as a jack of all trades, from owning his own business, Lacey’s Plumbing and Heating, to painting and repairing statues, crabbing, cooking, or fixing anything for anyone in need. Anyone who knew Stevie had only great things to say about him and his devoted heart. Stevie had several grand, great grand, and even great great grandchildren that he loved with all his heart, and to all his family, he was always Pop or Pop Lacey. As a devoted family man, he enjoyed having all the family over for gatherings and dinner every chance he could. The food prepared by him and his wife Louise was nothing short of delicious, especially their famous stuffed ham. In addition to helping family and friend, Stevie was a devoted catholic. He regularly assisted Holy Angels Catholic Church with community dinners, plumbing repairs, cutting grass and so much more.
This man was a blessing to all he encountered and truly admired by all. You will be forever loved and truly missed, but we know you are holding your wife in your arms once again and are at peace. Continue to watch over us all, Pop Lacey.

Pallbearers will be: Jonathan Lacey, Owen Lacey, DJ Williams, Anthony Russell, Rusty Lacey, and Kevin Buckler.

Honorary pallbearers will be: His grand, great and great-great grandchildren. Kelsey Dean, Thomas and Billy Potts, three of his very good friends.

All Funeral Services will be private at this time. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Contributions may be made to the Seventh Dist. Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609 and Hospice of St. Mary’s P.O. Box 625 Leonardtown, MD.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A. Leonardtown, MD.