David Anthony Steele
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David Anthony Steele, 83, of Guilford, formerly of Middlefield, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022, at Connecticut Hospice in Branford. He is survived by his significant other Marlene Clark, who was at his bedside when he passed, and was predeceased by Roberta (Grant) Steele, his wife of 53 years who passed away in 2011. David was born June 25, 1938, in New Britain, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Raymond and Florence (Schmaltz) Steele, Sr. He had a successful career in the security hardware field, starting as a lock assembler for American Hardware, learning the trade on the factory floor from his father and eventually becoming a designer and consultant for master key and electronic security systems for facilities and buildings throughout the world while working for Corbin Russwin/Emhart/Stanley Black & Decker, Sargent Manufacturing, and Assa Abloy. He was an avid fan of John Wayne and a collector, especially of World War II memorabilia. David and his wife enjoyed traveling to collectibles shows and vacationing with family on Cape Cod. He also enjoyed decorating his Middlefield home at Christmas. Later, he found pleasure in long drives, visiting the casino, and watching the water from the Guilford shoreline. David was active for many years in the Middlefield Lions Club and Little League and served on the Middlefield Senior Advisory Board and as a director at the Middlefield Federated Church. He was a member of the Central Connecticut Magicians' Association and a Life Member of The Society of American Magicians.
David is also survived by his sons David C. Steele and his wife Christine of Olympia, Washington; Donald Steele of Meriden; and Ronald Steele and his wife Lisa of West Hartford; daughter Lisa Roy and her husband Donald Roy of Middletown; sister Cynthia McComas of New London, Ohio; grandchildren MSG Michael Steele US Army, Heather Steele, Jeffrey Roy and his wife Sarah, Nicholas Roy, Chelsea Steele and her partner Katie Williams, Alexa Steele, Andrew Goldstein, Adva Goldstein; great-grandchildren Tristan Lasky, Jameson Roy, Hazel Goldstein, Felicity Goldstein, Marion Goldstein; and several nieces and nephews. He is also mourned by the bonus family he gained through Marlene: her sons Mark Ludwin and his daughter Layne of Naples, Florida; and Michael Ludwin, his wife Emma, and children Connor, Cameryn, and Theo, of Guilford. David was also predeceased by his brother Raymond Steele, Jr., and sister Lois Stevens. A private service was held February 18, 2022. Interment at Middlefield Cemetery and a celebration of life will be held at future date. Memorial contributions may be sent to the National World War 2 Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70120, https://www.nationalww2museum.org/ or 504-528-1944 x290; or to the John Wayne Birthplace & Museum, 205 S. John Wayne Dr., Winterset, Iowa, 50273, 515-462-1044. To share memories or express condolences online please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.