Stephen Brindisi Darnell

AMENIA — Stephen Brindisi Darnell, 73, a lifelong area resident died peacefully at his home in Amenia, on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024.
Steve was a self-employed painter in the area for over fifty years. He was also a sub-contractor for the United States Postal Service for the past thirteen years carrying bulk mail deliveries between local post offices several times each day.

Born Oct. 16, 1951, in Jamaica, Queens, New York, he was the son of the late John M. and Yvonne (Brindisi) Darnell.

Steve was a graduate of Webutuck High School in Amenia. He was a devoted uncle to his many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews throughout the years. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast and had an unbelievable network of lifelong friends and acquaintances. He will be deeply missed by his loving family and many dear friends.

A Celebration of Steve’s Life will be announced in the near future for family and friends. Burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Amenia will take place privately. Rev. Robert K. Wilson will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception Church, 4 Lavelle Road, Amenia, NY 12501. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

To send an online condolence to the family or to plant a tree in Steve’s memory please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com