Union Community Funeral Home

He had just had been named the battalion commander of the Union High School Junior ROTC for his senior year on Saturday, April 27 and was on his way back from the banquet in Scotch Plains. At 11:33 p.m., Steitz's car left the road and crashed into trees in Watching, police said. He later died of his injuries. Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2 from 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the McCraken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave. in Union. A funeral service will be held on Friday, May 3 at 10 a.m. at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship, 2815 Morris Ave. in Union. A graveside service will follow at the Hollywood Memorial Park Cemetery, 1500 Stuyvesant Ave. in Union. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Jersey Veterans Network or Crossroads Christian Fellowship Youth Fund, 2815 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey 07083. "Anthony is one of most beloved people to have ever gone through the system," Michael Boll of the New Jersey Veterans Network said. "He was most aggressive in offering any help he could and volunteered countless hours to the ROTC and community as well." Steitz came from a firefighter family who had always given back to the community. He continued his family's legacy by continuing to give back in anyway he could. Boll noted that Steitz volunteered for numerous events for the NJVN including collecting money for Puerto Rico relief following the hurricane, collecting business suits for veterans, and much more. "His face was always involved in every function in Union and Union County," Boll said. "You know sometimes people don't realize how loved one person was — he was one person that was truly beloved by the community." Steitz had also recently joined the Army National Guard and was going to be attending boot camp this summer. "As a district, we are so saddened by the passing of this amazing young man. He was an active member of the JROTC program and loved being of service to others. At his young age, he was a registered organ donor. His has left an impact not only on our school communi...