Steven Everett Sisson was born to Reginald E. and Ritchie Sisson on December 2nd, 1937 at the Columbia Hospital for Women in Washington, D.C. He was brought home in a Packard convertible. His earliest years were spent in Northwest D.C. until his parents decided to move to the suburbs of Silver Spring, MD in 1942. A "progressive" grade school education was provided by Parkside Elementary School and then it was on to the new "suburban" Eastern Junior High School. These years were typical of the age with such interest as sports, bicycling, exploring etc. It became apparent that Steven possessed some artistic talent and he was able to attend art school for a while around the age of 14. He moved on to attend Montgomery Blair High School where his "primary" was in cars and girls, with a "secondary" in education. While there, he met his future wife Mary Lynn and also formed a number of lifelong friendships.
After graduating in 1956 he enlisted in the Air Force and was assigned to the Strategic Air Commands B52 Bomber Squadron. Steven and Mary Lynn got married in 1958 and son David came along in 1959 while on duty at Salina, Kansas. A career in the Air Force was in the forecast with a switch from bombers to missiles while stationed in Moses Lake, Washington. Ultimately, this career path was not to be and in 1964 he became a civilian again. Returning to Silver Spring, he became a stock broker while continuing his college education. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1967 with a degree in business.
In this same year he separated from Mary Lynn and set up house with his brother Richard. He played the single game for a number of years before meeting Jeanette at his workplace. They were married in 1972 and were active in the working world when daughter Stacie arrived in 1975.
During these years he developed an affinity for antique automobiles with a special interest in the Cadillac brand. A number of cars were acquired and awards were forthcoming. Various home purchases in Virginia took place with the last one providing the coveted three car garage. Steven became single again in the late 1980's while nurturing a career in the field of computers.
He was introduced to Margo and they were married in 1992. They moved back to Maryland to set up residence and he continued in the computer software industry.
Daughter Stacie got married and before too long two grandchildren, Madeline and Charlie were on the scene. An eventual move back to Virginia brought him and Margo to the Ashburn area and to semi-retirement. Steven continued to exercise his salesmanship skills working on e-Bay.
His interest and involvement in the antique car hobby was constant during all of these life events and his dedication and contributions were exemplary. In 2008 he was honored by his appreciative peers. Acknowledging his many acts of merit and contributions to their organization, he was awarded the international Cadillac and LaSalle Clubs top honor with the prestigious Henry M. Leland Award, of which he was very proud.
Even after becoming ill, Steven continued to enjoy life with significant traveling to visit friends and family and by attending antique automobile events right up until his untimely passing on February 26th, 2011.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org or mailed to
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 811 W Evergreen Avenue, Suite 303, Chicago, IL 60642.

A time of visitation has been set for Sunday, March 6, 2011 between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. and again from 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Please call the funeral home at 703-777-1414 for help with directions.