Stephen Nash Bragg was one of those people that leaves an enduring memory with you. When I think of Stephen, I remember all the ways that he was a good friend to me and a great human being.

Dotti I hope you are doing well. Best wishes, Lee

Steve - thanks for a wonderful evening at Phantom of the Opera. You were a good friend to David and me. Rest in Peace. 

Kim Light 

My husband and I were so sad today when we went to the Holy Cross fitness center and saw the framed letter about Steve’s passing. We were out of town from mid January until late February. When we came back, we noticed that Steve wasn’t there, but we just thought he was not working that day. He is such an important part of our wonderful experience at the fitness center. He has always been so friendly and kind. Always something nice to say. It made us feel at home. When we read the letter, we both were just shocked. He was certainly a lovely man and had a gift with people. He touched our lives, and we will miss him and always remember him, gena hampton and David Kamerschen.  

I interviewed Steve in 2007 for the front desk job at Holy Cross’s Wellness Pavilion. I am so proud that I played a part in the decision to hire Steve as he brought sunshine and joy to everyone at the gym for so many years. He brightened my mood every time I spoke to him — one of the few humans I’ve met who could do that.
The world needs more Steves — now more than ever.
❤️

My name is Stephen McCoy. 
 Steven I had a close relationship we did things for each other I also did a lot of handyman stuff for him and I was always there for him when he needed something done. But most of all we would call each other a couple of times a week checking up on each other if I didn't hear from him I knew something was wrong or something was up so I would call and check up on him and he would do the same for me. He was always there for me when I needed to was there for him when he needed to chat or go somewhere. My heart aches of his passing and I now have a void in my heart My heart aches of his passing and I now have a void in my heart. It's going to be very unusual not hearing from him a couple of times a week just to hear his voice and get advice from him It's going to be very unusual not hearing from him a couple of times a week just to hear his voice and get advice from him  But most of all hanging out at his place going on the computer looking up things to do around the house.. We also enjoyed talking about the old days at the city of deerfields community merge response team.. All the great things we used to do for the city which now we don't do anymore.. I just hope hes putting heaven in order and He was greeted by all his loved ones including friends and family..
 Dotti this goes out to you if you ever need anything I'm always here just like I was always here for your brother Steve.  You guys were like a second family like a brother and a sister.. I always enjoyed seeing your pretty smile and your chipper attitude.. If you never need to talk I'm here..

This is a picture and a memory I'm never going to going to forget. We always looked out for each other,  working  after hurricanes in our great city of Deerfield and the state if Florida as friends and teammates For The City Of Deerfield Beach helping neighbors and fellow first respondes.. Now that Steve has gone up to the pearly gates Kelly Molinary will be up there to greet him  And show him around heaven.. 😥💙🫂🍻

Dear Steve,

I heard of your passing and it breaks my heart.  I may have known you for a short while, but you were a light.  I hope you are looking down on everybody as we look up at you.
Rest in Peace.  💚

I’m truly heartbroken to hear about my friend Steve passing away. Steve was a wonderful person. I met Steve when I worked at the Pier and we became really good friends. Steve was the kindest man I’ve ever met. Always happy, positive, funny, kind, and a heart of gold. My thoughts and prayers are with his sister, friends and family. Rest in peace my freind!! 
Until we meet again!! I love you always Margarita ❤️♥️🙏🙏🙏🙏

I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was such a bright light in my family life. He will forever hold a special place in our heart.

Vernell & James Williams


My heartfelt condolences, 
  I think Steve made such a good impact on so many people that we all feel the loss of him.
I got to meet Steve at the pier and eventually worked with him there for over a decade. He was always so good at talking to people and having helpful insight. He also helped me get my foot in the door of the career I have now and my life is better because of him. 
Rest In Peace Steve, I will miss you! Chris

Rest in peace, Steve. Thank you for being a trusted friend and joyful presence in my day.  
You are loved. 

I always enjoyed talking to Steve at the gym. We both liked to read and I would pass on books to him. I will miss him.

To Steve’s loved ones,
I worked around Steve for 13years at the Holy Cross Fitness Center. We chatted often about baseball and although the Baltimore Orioles were always terrible he cheered for them and always damned my New York Yankees. We always had nice chats about sports and got lots of laughs in. 
I’m saddened to hear of his passing… His memory lives on for those of us who liked him and knew him. 
Rest In Peace Steve… we’ll miss you. ❤️
Patty McDonald 

I was beyond sad to find out we lost our sweet guy, but so blessed for his kindness, thoughtfulness and endless moments of laughter at his second home, HC.  My condolences to his family, may you find comfort knowing that he was such a special friend to so many & will be missed. 

Until we meet again...🙏

Dotty,
Rick and I are so sorry for your loss.  Steve was a good friend to us and so many and always had a positive outlook on life.  He will be sorely missed.  Sending you Gods peace to get you through these difficult days.  

We were shocked and saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He will be missed!! Steve always had a genuine smile on his face and cared for each and every one of us at  Zachariah Family Wellness.  We considered him a part of our "gym family". Rest in peace, our friend, and fly high (will miss our sports chats).
Valerie Gernaga and Daniel Cusson

Dear Dotty,

I am so sorry for your great loss.   A brother is a special bond and
I know you will miss him.   Please know I am thinking of you and
wishing you comfort and love in this sad time.   

With Sympathy,

Jane Harvath

I’m truly heartbroken to hear about Steve passing away. Steve was a wonderful person. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Rest Peacefully Steve. 

I’ll remember Steve for his southern charm and his kind heart.  He was such a sweet man.  He reminds us that life is so precious. That everyday should be lived in the present moment, and always with love and kindness. 
Rest in Peace Steve, you will be missed!
My prayers for his sister Dotty and all who mourn the loss of this sweet teddy bear, and great man. 

Love You Steve! 



My name is Cecelia Meredith. I have had a relationship with Steve since  the year 2000. I was honored to serve with him in CERT(Community Emergency Response Team) for many years. We had many adventures together outside CERT duties and when we were responding to local and state wide disasters/ emergencies. Steve and I worked together at the Holy Cross Hospital Wellness Center. He was a loyal and devoted employee of Holy Cross Hospital and went above and beyond his duties. He was well liked by the hospital employees and most knew him well due to his kind greetings to them. I was blessed to be a close friend of his and will deeply miss him. Everywhere we went he was always cheerful to others. I will never forget his kindness to me. May God rest his soul in heaven and give his family peace and consolation.

Dear Dotty,

Our deepest sympathies goes out to you and Steve's friends on such an unexpected loss. We are lifting you up in prayer for God's comfort and peace ✝️

With love,
Robert & Gail 

May your memories comfort you… thoughts and Prayers to the Family… 

My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends as I. A great loss, a great humanitarian. Kind gentle always ready to lend a hand to any and all. As a  DEERFIELD BEACH CERT team member with the FIre Department it was an honor and pleasure to stand by his side. He helped so many people and touched so many lives always for THE  good with a smile and or a kind word. He truly was a humble kind sole and a TRUE FRIEND. God rest his sole . STEVE R I P YOU MAY BE GONE BUT YOU WILL BE ALWAYS BE MISSED AND REMEMBERED. LOVE YOU ALWAYS MY FRIEND REST IN HEAVEN MY FRIEND FOREVER WITH GOD, OUR BLESSED MOTHER AND ALL THE ANGELS AND SAINTS IN HEAVEN. 
RESPECTFULLY. LOVE ALWAYS. CLAIRE RICCARDI 

Dear Dottie,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your precious brother. May Steve rest in peace, and that your heart, and the hearts of all of those who knew and loved him, be comforted during these difficult days.
With my deepest condolences,
Marla

Dear Dotti, I will miss Steve immensely. Despite Steve’s health challenges, he always had a positive outlook on life. Wherever Steve worked or was present he made a positive contribution. Steve may be physically gone but his spirit remains with us all. May the fond memories that you and Steve shared together  be the foundation of support for this most difficult time of grief. May he rest in peace. Lee 

Dear Dottie,
What a loss at such a young age. He knew I loved him.  It just never worked out in our favor. I remember the good time with you and his family. God bless you during the grieving process. Mary Bryan

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Stephen Nash Bragg

22 November, 1956 – 16 January, 2023

Kraeer-Fairchild Funeral Home and Cremation Center

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