Senate Resolution No. 454

BY: Senator PARKER

MOURNING the death of Steven C. Olds,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his
community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and this
great Empire State; and

WHEREAS, Steven C. Olds of Brooklyn, New York, died on Monday,
February 1, 2021, at the age of 66; and

WHEREAS, Steven "Steve" C. Olds, who was affectionately known as
Papa Duke and Daddy 0, was born on July 3, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York,
to the late Elsie Olds and the late Clarence Evans; he was the second
eldest of 12 siblings; and

WHEREAS, The Olds family moved to Queens, New York, when Steven was
six years-old where he was raised by his Mom and his stepfather, Harris
Jackson; and

WHEREAS, Young Steven attended Public School 155, Shimer Junior High
School, and John Adams High School; as a child, he loved to play
basketball and received many trophies for his sportsmanship; and

WHEREAS, Steven C. Olds also loved to build things and hang out with
friends; always looking sharp, he had an affinity for Kangol hats and
tailor-made clothes; and

WHEREAS, A dedicated, hard worker since he was young, Steven C. Olds
was employed at Domino's Sugar Company for many years before it went out
of business in 2004; shortly after, he became a bus driver helping
mentally disabled children; his career ended at Glaxo Smith Kline
Pharmaceuticals; and

WHEREAS, During his lifetime Steven C. Olds formed lifelong
friendships with his childhood friends; he married Lorraine Jones and
together they had two daughters and one son; he later met Natalie Brown
who was his beloved life-long partner and they had three daughters; and

WHEREAS, Steven C. Olds was always willing to do whatever he could
to help others; well respected by all who knew him, he will truly be
missed by so many; and

WHEREAS, Predeceased by are his mother, Elsie Olds Stark; his
father, Clarence Evans; daughter, Shandra Olds; sisters, Sandra Wilson,
Christine Olds and Lisa Barron; and his son-in-law, Michael Bryant,
Steven C. Olds is survived by four sisters, Maria Olds, April Fryson
(Ed), Sherrilyn Pascal and Robin Jarvis; six brothers, Frederick Conrad
Olds, Anthony Olds (Fayne), Jolus Jackson (Pat), Tyrone Jackson
(Ximena), St. Clair Jackson (Regina), and Keith Jackson; one uncle,
Forrest Eddie Olds (Maryann); four daughters; Taysha Olds Wilcox
(Brian), Ebony Olds (Michael), Ticia (Devon) and Tancia Rogers;

niece/daughter, Franchon Jackson; one son, Steven Olds (Nikki); and six
grandchildren, Shannon, Amaya, Aaron, Michael, Mason and Avery; as well
as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; and

WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit and imbued with a sense of
compassion, Steven C. Olds leaves behind a legacy which will long endure
the passage of time and will remain as a comforting memory to all he
served and befriended; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Steven C. Olds, and to express its deepest
condolences to his family; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Steven C. Olds.