Stephen Dackson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stephen “Steve" Edward Dackson, 75, of Safety Harbor, FL died at the Suncoast Hospice on December 16, 2021 following a long battle with cancer. Steve was born May 12, 1946 to parents Woodrow and Joan Dackson in Fort Meade, MD. After receiving his bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, he began his insurance career at The Hartford where he met his loving wife, Rebecca “Becky” of 51 years. He started his own insurance agency and was a businessman in Bethel, CT before moving to Tampa where he eventually settled into a career at IBM, as a project manager. Steve married his wife Becky in 1970. Together, they raised 3 wonderful children. Steve was a member of the Lyons Club in both Bethel, CT as well as Tampa, FL. Stephen is predeceased by his parents and daughter, Theresa Anderson. He is survived by his loving wife, Rebecca Dackson nee Landsittel; his brother Christopher Dackson (Veronica), his daughter, Christine Nelson (Mark) and son John (Elizabeth). Steve is also survived by his four grandchildren, Mark Jr., Rachel, Ryan and Lorelei. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Steve’s name to the Moffit Cancer Center in Tampa Florida or the Suncoast Hospice.

Stephen Dackson

May 12, 1946 - December 16, 2021