Stephen D. Chickering II, 39, of Poway, California passed away suddenly on February 7, 2021.

Steve was the beloved husband and father of Christina (Endriga) Chickering and sweet daughter Cassidy.

Steve was the son of Stephen and Cheryl (Kilian) Chickering of Dudley, Massachusetts. Steve also leaves behind his loving brother Kyle, sister-in-law Kelsey, and niece Dorothea of Boston, Massachusetts.

He also leaves behind Teresa Endriga, Henry and Balbir Socorro, Albert and Maite Socorro, Thaddeus and Maria Endriga, many Aunts, Uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

Steve was born in North Adams, MA in September of 1981 and was raised in Dudley, MA where he established his life-long love of golf at the Nichols College Golf Course and his passion for fishing at many local ponds with his Dad and Grandfather.

Steve attended school in Dudley and graduated from Marianapolis Preparatory School in Thompson, CT. Marianapolis was where Steve met his adoring wife Christina. He also graduated from San Diego Golf Academy in Myrtle Beach, SC with a degree in Golf Course Management.

Steve moved to the San Diego area in 2003 where Christina and Steve, and later Cassidy, made their home for the last 17 1/2 years. The San Diego area was the ideal place for Steve, where he could enjoy many overnight fishing expeditions, daytime fishing adventures with friends while always in pursuit of tuna. Steve also made sure that, even when Cassidy was very young, she too would learn how to fish. They took several day trips together. The California sunshine allowed Steve to play golf whenever the opportunity presented itself.

Steve worked in the Telecom Systems Infrastructure industry, starting at Berg Electric as an Installation Technician and worked his way up to a Project Manager position. He later carried that knowledge to Baker Electric. Throughout his career he made numerous long-standing friendships. Through Cassidy's love of dance, Steve made another circle of friends that were called the "Dance Dads". They loved to hang out and support their daughters from the prop areas backstage. They even formed a softball team "The Bad News Bears". All of these friendships meant the world to Steve.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 4-8 p.m. at Poway-Bernardo Mortuary, 13243 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064. Due to gathering restrictions, additional services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6, Waltham, MA 02451.