Francis “Frank” M. Steves, 47, passed away peacefully at his home in Rockaway, NJ, on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Newark, resided in the Ironbound Section before moving to Union and Rockaway 10 years ago. Frank was Part Owner of Retro Fitness in Whippany, NJ for 7 years. Loving son of Antonio Carlos and Maria Helena (nee Da Silva) Esteves; Beloved husband of Isabel (nee Bras) Steves; devoted and loving father of Michael and Zachary; brother of Christian Esteves and his wife Olga and his daughter Emily Duarte Esteves; son-in-law of Gilberto Rosa and Maria Bras; grandson-in-law of Maria Julia Bras; brother-in-law of Ana (Edward) Babits and their sons Edward, Jr. and Matthew, Gilberto (Michelle) Bras and their sons Dominick, Samuel and Liam, Dionisio (Erica) Bras and their daughter Audrey. Due to the restrictions recently placed on occupancy in public spaces by the State of New Jersey in the ongoing efforts to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Frank’s funeral arrangements are private. Even during times of social distancing, anyone who has suffered a loss deserves love and support more than ever before. Let the family know you care by leaving treasured memories, thoughts and prayers in our Online Guestbook.