Obituaries

Steve Kennedy Daly was born on December 30, 1960, in Charlestown, Nevis, within the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. His father, Samuel Joseph Daly, was an electrician and former policeman, while his mother, Helen Adelaide Daly (formerly Jeffers), served as a dedicated public health nurse. He was the youngest of 10 children but also had an adopted brother as well. Growing up in Nevis with his brothers and sisters, Steve developed a deep love for the island’s culture and natural beauty. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, and catching land crabs to sell to visitors. An avid athlete, he loved playing soccer and cricket but also excelled in his studies.

In 1976, midway through his time at Charlestown High School, his mother made the life-changing decision to move with her adolescent children to New York in search of broader educational and career opportunities. With this portion of the family settled in the Bronx, Steve completed high school at Evander Childs. In New York, Steve combined work and study. While working at Hertz Car Rental, he attended the Academy of Aeronautics and earned a certificate in aircraft maintenance—a first step in his lifelong engagement with aviation. During his college years he met his future wife Audrey Angela Doyle, marking the beginning of a partnership that would further shape his life. After receiving a Bachelor's in Science at the New York Institute of Technology they had their first child, Akeem, married and settled in California around 1985.

While rising through the ranks as a Commercial Aircraft Inspector at United Airlines in San Francisco, Steve accumulated enough flight hours and earned his private pilot's license. Steve and Audrey had their second child, Andre in 1989 after purchasing a home in Fremont, California. In 2012, Steve faced an unimaginable challenge after an assault left him in a difficult condition. But with unwavering strength and the loving care of his wife and family, he defied expectations, relearning how to walk and talk—a testament to his resilience. He retired from United Airlines with the title of Sr Manager of Quality Control and lived out the rest of his days in Union City.

On April 30th, 2025 Steve Kennedy Daly passed away at the age of 64.

Steve’s passing is preceded by Samuel Joseph Daly, Helen Adelaide Daly and Ralph Daley who he is now reunited with in eternal peace. He is survived by his devoted wife, Audrey Daly, his two sons, Akeem Daly I (Teela) and Andre Daly (Alexia), his five grandchildren, Alana Daly, Jaise Daly, Ameena Daly, Liv Daly, Akeem Daly II, and his siblings, Carl Daley, Victor Daley, Carlisle Daly (Darlene), Judith Powell, Yvonne Daly-Woods (Douglas Coleman), Hughley Daly, Winston Daly (Sindrine), Dr. Kelvin Daly and Reverend Othneil Daly. He is also survived by a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, dear friends who will miss him dearly.

Some of Steve's Accomplishments: Private Pilot, Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do, President of the Kings of Cali Biker Club (Vallejo Chapter), Little League Basketball and Baseball Coach, Employee Softball League Multi-Year MVP, and more

Interests: Traveling, Carpentry, Water Skiing, Swimming, Sports, Cars, Motorcycles, Carnival, Dancing, Music - Especially Soca, Calypso, Reggae and R&B