Dr. Paul M. Steed of San Diego died August 11, 2014 at the age of 50. He was born on Staten Island, NY, and at the age of 14 moved to Colts Neck, NJ. He attended Christian Brothers Academy, and graduated from Lafayette College. He earned a PhD in molecular biology from Purdue University. His lifetime goal was to aid in the development of a cure for cancer. He worked at several pharmaceutical firms toward this end, travelling across the country three times to take top jobs in the field of cancer research. Paul could accomplish anything he put his mind to. He bought and restored 2 old houses, in the process learning everything he needed to return them to their original grandeur. Paul was a true athlete who mastered every sport he attempted. His true loves were track and field, baseball, biking and skiing. Paul’s greatest achievement were his children; Dylan, and Shannon. He is also survived by his parents Patricia and John Steed, his brother Michael and sister Deirdre, Aunts, Uncles, cousins, as well as several adoring nieces and nephews. He spent 19 years in a loving marriage with Jill McGrady-Steed, who was the love of his life.