Richard A. Steets, 71, of West Long Branch passed away on Sunday at the Lyons Campus of the V.A. Medical Center. Richard was born in Irvington and raised in Elberon. He served in the U.S. Navy for two tours in Vietnam. Richard is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Elizabeth Steets; and his brother Louis Steets. He is survived by his siblings, Stephen Steets and his wife Loreta, West Long Branch, Robert Steets and his wife Rosanne, West Long Branch, and Catherine Salerno, Eatontown; and many loving nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, September 15th 10:00 AM at St. Michael’s RC Church, 800 Ocean Avenue, Long Branch. Burial will follow at the Brigadier General William C. Doyle Memorial Cemetery 350 Province Line Rd, Wrightstown, NJ. To share a favorite memory or messages of condolence, please visit Richard's’ Book of Memories at www.woolleyboglioli.com.