Obituary of Steven Tuttle

Stephen M. Tuttle Age 52, of Corning, NY, surrounded by his family, died at his home on Friday, July 2, 2010. Steve was born April 28, 1958, a son of Clayton L. and Kathleen (McDaniels) Tuttle of Corning. In addition to his parents Steve is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Maryellen Kirk Tuttle; children, Ian K., Colin M., Rachel L. and Caleb T. Tuttle all at home; brother and sister-in-law, Clayton L., II and Linda Tuttle; sisters, Teresa Tuttle Mahoney and Carol Tuttle Haradon, with husband Francis, all of Corning; mother-in-law Ruth Kirk of Elmira; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Rebecca and Paul King of Saugerties, NY, Nancy and John Rapp of Wallkill, NY; along with several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father-in-law William S. Kirk. Steve had worked at Streeter Associates for the past 15 years and was a Project Manager. He had a life long love of motorcycles. Steve raced for many years in the American Motorcyclist Association District 3 and the Western New York Off Road Association. He has passed his love for motorcycles on to his children and all three of his sons are involved with motocross. Steve had formerly coached Small Fry Football in Corning for a number of years. He enjoyed camping, traveling the country with his family on many camping trips. A wonderful cook, Steve loved entertaining and creating feasts for every family occasion. Family and friends are invited to the Community Mennonite Fellowship Church, 290 Park Avenue, Corning, NY 14830 on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the conclusion of calling hours. Donations in Steve's memory may be directed to the Community Mennonite Fellowship Church or Southern Tier Hospice, 11751 E. Corning Road, Corning, NY 14830.