Kevin Michael O'Neill's Obituary
Kevin Michael O’Neill, of Lewes, DE and Poolesville, MD, passed away after a brief illness on December 9, 2023, at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Kevin leaves behind many friends and family members who will miss him profoundly including most notably his husband, Steven P. Ross of Lewes, DE.
He was predeceased by his parents Charles and Karen O’Neill, grandparents, Walter and Kathrynn Lucinski and Alice and Bernard O’Neill, aunt Kathy James, uncles Thomas O’Neill and Edward O’Neill, and sister-in-law Holly O’Neill.
He is survived by brother John O’Neill and nephew Braden O’Neill of Germantown, MD and aunts and uncles Lisa (Ray) Graff, Susan (David) Anderson, Bonnie Heiserman, Laurie (Rene) Lucinski, Fran O’Neill, Kevin (Paula) O’Neill, Bernard O’Neill and Michael O’Neill. He will be missed by cousins Geneva (Will) James, Lena (Emma) Graff, Nicholas (Stephanie) Graff, Anna (Lukas) Schornstein, Leigh (Jared) Heiserman, Christian (Rachel) Lucinski, Catherine (Steven) Goodbred, Patrick (Ruth) O’Neill, Marie (Daniel) O’Neill, Danielle (Kyle) Nekimken and Brian (Alexandra) O’Neill.
Kevin loved people and made many deep and lasting friendships over the course of his life. He leaves behind special friends Stephanie Bell, Jason Sickeri, Judith Campell, Jennifer Wenk and Ryan Bell, as well as his beloved rescue hounds Hope, Donna, Quinn and Ribeye and his tortoise, Stan Lee.
Kevin graduated from University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Psychology and after working in various hospital settings in direct care and management, began a career in healthcare consulting and technology sales. He was thrilled to have recently returned to a position directly helping others as a Peer Recovery Coach at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes.
Kevin was funny, loving, sarcastic, whip smart and tenacious. His disdain for pandas and his love of Alice in Wonderland and Godzilla were legendary. He touched many people with his optimism and kind heart and was always there to lend a helping hand for anyone who needed it.
The family wishes to thank the caring and compassionate staff of the Cardiac & Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers, to honor Kevin, please consider a donation to Beebe Medical Foundation, 902 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958, to support the work that he was passionate about -- peer recovery services for those struggling with the disease of addiction.
A celebration of his life will be held on January 13, 2024, at the Angola by The Bay Clubhouse (33457 Woodland Circle Lewes, DE 19958) in Lewes, DE from 1-4 pm. A block of rooms for out-of-town guests will be available at the Hampton Inn at 18826 Coastal Hwy, Lewes, DE (844-202-5116). For larger parties, please reach out to family for options.
“In the garden of memory, in the palace of dreams … that is where you and I shall meet.”
Alice Through the Looking Glass
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