Raymond L. Steptoe or Ray has he was known to many of his friends was born in New York City, August  3rd, 1950. He passed away peacefully in Mount Sinai hospital on August 19th, 2022. He is pre-deceased  by his mother, Miriam, father, Wilbur Sr., brother Butch, and daughter, Princess.  

Raymond was honorably discharged with the rank of sergeant from the United States Marine Corps in  1974. His public service continued as a member of New York’s Finest, where he protected and served  the city for over 20 years, first as a patrol man and then as a detective. He retired from the 32nd Precinct  in 2000. He then began to work overnights cleaning the post office on 149th Street and Grand Concourse  until for health reasons, he fully retired from working in 2009. 

Having battled his own demons, Raymond was an organizer of and speaker at AA meetings.  

He was an avid New York Giants fan, loved watching movies, listening to old school rhythm and blues,  and making frequent trips to Atlantic City. In the last years of his life, he would find peace in sitting by  the beach and breathing in the ocean air. 

Raymond is survived by his brother, Larry, sister Marionette Maldonado, nephews Derrick and Robair  Maldonado, his grandchildren, Kiara, Madison, Olivia, and Xavier, as well as their respective mothers,  Latoya Saunders, Andrea Steptoe, and Tanya Bowie and a host of cousins and friends. 

Finally, Raymond is survived his two sons Corey and Eric and their mother Patricia Diamond. While their  marriage did not last until death do them part, they remained friends until the day of his passing. 

He will be greatly missed by all who crossed his path. 

The Acknowledgement 

We gratefully acknowledge the many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy sent to us, by all of you in  this time of bereavement. We sincerely appreciate this thoughtfulness and your unselfish concern for  all of us. Thank you and God bless you all!  The Family

His memorial service will be held on September 10th, 2022, at Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home, 6110  Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, New York, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm. Raymond’s remains will be laid to  rest in Calverton National Cemetery, Wading River, New York.