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Mr. Stephen Shepard III, Esq., age 64, born in Port Arthur, Texas, and long-time resident of Queens, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 13th, 2024, after a courageous battle with lung and liver cancer, attributed to his exposure during the 9/11 World Trade Center attack.

Born on June 7th, 1960, to the late Steve and Mary Shepard, Stephen was the third of seven children, known as "Butch" to his family. He shared a …

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What was Stephen's favorite color?
Indigo blue.
Indigo blue.
Indigo blue.
What were Stephen's favorite games to play?
Chess.
Chess.
Chess.

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Born

June 7th, 1960
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Passed away

September 13th, 2024
North Bergen, NJ

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Cause of death

Cancer

Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Pinelawn Memorial Park and Arboretum

2030 Wellwood Avenue, Farmingdale, NY 11735
Cobbs Funeral Home
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Stephen Shepard, III