Michael D. Fields 59, of Key West, FL, formerly of Provincetown, died unexpectedly June 3, 2010 at the Baptist Hospital in Miami in the company of his sisters and brother, after having been diagnosed with cancer two months prior. Born in Barnstable, December 2, 1950, he was the son of Rose (Steele) Stephan and the late Albert Fields.
Michael lived in Provincetown for many years and graduated from Provincetown High School class of 1968. In 1972 he graduated from Catholic University in Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature. While living in Provincetown he worked at the Casa Brazil guest house currently called the Elephant Walk. He also worked for Basil and Gloria Santos at Howard Johnson's restaurant, now Michael Shays and at the Mews when it was run by the Santos family. He also managed the Red Inn in Provincetown for a time. When he moved to Key West he went to work for the Sheraton Suites Hotel.
Besides his mother he is survived by his two sisters; Sheree Silva and her husband Tony Avallone of Truro and Kimberly Stephan Cabral and her husband Alan of Eastham, his brother Retired Master Sergent Peter “Scot” Stephan of O'Fallon, IL, 4 nephews, Alden Silva of Truro, and Daniel and Michael Cabral of Eastham, and William Stephan of O'Fallon, IL and his niece Laura Silva of Truro. He also leaves several aunts, uncles and cousins as well as many friends in Key West. He will be remembered as a loving, caring son and a devoted brother and friend.
A Funeral Mass will take place on Saturday June 19, 2010 in St. Peter the Apostle Church, 11 Prince St. Provincetown at 11:00am. There are no visiting hours. If desired memorial contributions in his honor may be made to Lower Cape Outreach Council, Santa's Stop 19 Brewster Cross Rd. Orleans, MA 02653. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gately – McHoul Funeral Home of Provincetown.