Stephen R. Fields, 76, of Vero Beach died Sunday, April 3, 2022. Born in Boston, MA he was a son of the late Raymond & Gertrude (Showstead) Fields. Steve attended Syracuse University prior to being drafted for the Vietnam War where he served his country in the United States Army. He was a Captain in the 1st Sqdn 9th Cav 1st Cav Div and was a Cobra helicopter pilot.

He married his wife, Barbara LeDuc, in the middle of the "Blizzard of 78" and they lived in Burlington, MA before re-locating to Vero Beach in 1982.
Steve retired from GE Power & Water as their IT Manager in 2012. During his retirement he enjoyed fishing and golfing with his friends.

Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara, step-daughters Kelly Soriano of Vero Beach, Kristin Jewell & her husband Rusty of Jacksonville Beach, Sister Judy Hogan & her husband Bart of PA, brother Donald Fields of ME, grandsons, Tyler Dettlaff of Jacksonville and Cody Dettlaff of Apopka.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00pm, Friday, April 8, 2022 at the clubhouse at the Indian River Club, 800 Carolina Cir SW, Vero Beach, FL 32962. Online condolences may be shared at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com