| "I'm
feeling a little upset from seeing the pictures. Since I found
out about Steve, I haven't seen a picture of him. When you
start to look at the pictures it becomes more real. It makes
you really remember. I feel so bad that we couldn't have been
there for him at the end."
Greg Netzke
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"I
was very sorry to hear about Steve. Although I didn't know him
as well as a
lot of you guys, I did know he was one of the nicest and
caring guys in the house...one
of the few 'good guys.' Please pass on my condolences to his
family."
Alan
Kirshenbaum
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"You
will all be in my thoughts
and
prayers."
YITB
BroRob
500
(en route to Rome) |
To
Steve,
I know it has been a while since we last spoke and I wish it
was under
different circumstances.
Whenever I needed help with the
fraternity you
were ALWAYS there for me. I wish this time I could have
returned the favor.
I think you would have been blown away by the turnout of all
your brothers that paid a tribute to you and remembered you
fondly.
I will always
remember all your insane mannerisms and your smile. I have
nothing but
great memories of you from going to the TKE Regional
conference in Cherry Hill, to your Halloween costume where you
were a cow, and your dedication
not just to the house but to everyone you came in contact
with.
I have
never seen anyone so proud to wear their letters all the time.
You are a
true TKE, a true friend, and a great brother. I am glad our
paths have
crossed and was able to get to know you and be part of your
life. I will
miss you very much.
YITB,
Rodney Gabriel
-492-
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I could
not understand the news when I heard of Steve's passing. I
just
froze at my computer staring at the shocking email that told
of what had happened.
What seemed like a million images went
through my mind of Steve at
that moment. Steve was an instrumental part of our bond at
TKE. He
exemplified the true meaning of love, charity and esteem.
Steve was a great brother and a great friend, and he will be
missed in all of our hearts.
Gone, but not forgotten.
YITB,
Andrew Awad 489
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It's so
hard to type with tears in yours eyes. The news caught me by
surprise.
You think when you leave school everything will be o.k. A new
life begins,
we all go our separate ways but still remember all the good,
fun times as tke
brothers. We never expect things like this to happen at such
any early age
and are much harder to accept.
Steve was a warm, caring, gentle guy.
Someone very easy to like and stick up for. I can remember all
the times Steve would wait patiently, sometimes hours, for
Andy and I to go eat. He would also come to the gym and play
ball just to "hang out with us" and be one of the
guys!
I've never met a nicer guy than Steve. The
photos of Steve brought back so many memories that i didn't
know whether to smile or just cry. I really believe in my
heart that heaven must be a better place or Steve wouldn't be
there.....
Shimmy your truly a wonderful person to create this for Steve
Please keep in touch
I will do anything i can to help
Y.I.T.B.
Lou Cacio |
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"My
heart really goes out to Steve. He was such a sweet guy. My
memories of Steve was
that he was one of the nicest and sweetest guys. Very shy but
not shy at heart. I
know how hard cancer is on someone. My aunt is suffering from
stomach cancer and she is in
stage 4. The outlook does not look good. I will always
remember him as the
little guy who spoke very little but observed the most."
Jenny
Lau |
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"I
am sorry to hear about Steve, he was a very good friend to me,
even heard me out and
cry like an idiot in front of my house, he was a very good
friend, I wish to
seen him one more time to say thank you.. well he is in good
hands
now...
I am truly sorry to all the TKE brothers...Just remember him
as he was funny and
loving...."
Maddy
- Phi Sig |
| "My
condolences to all. I am very very sorry to hear this. He is
definitely someone to remember.
As everyone else does, I remember
him as being shy, and kind and sweet. Even when Jay lived with
him, he was still
quiet and reserved, but always had zinger punch lines.
:)"
Sandra L. Stanislowsky |
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"Steve
was my roommate the semester I pledged and my first semester
in. He was a trip. We had a blast together.
We used to get absolutely wrecked and raise hell in the
dorms. Really funny stuff."
Jay Crowley
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"The
website tribute for Steve is beautiful. It was really
thoughtful for you to develop this. The pictures brought back
many fond memories of Steve aswell as the Fraternity. It
really shows how close theTKE bond is.
I
was deeply saddened to hear about his loss. He was a
great brother and will always be remembered.
Steve
is in Heaven now watching over us and will be in my
prayers.
YITB,
Larry
Hau
Fall
1990 |
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"I
found 2 pics of Steve that you may want to add on to the site.
They were taken in Fall 1995. Steve was so nice, kind,
and thoughtful to help us
(Phi Sigs) out with our Fundraiser for the National Kidney
Foundation. We worked
at Great Adventure the whole day."
Nan - Phi Sig
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"Steve was a great
brother and was a part of so many memories for me. From the
Regional TKE Conference to the street brawl where I'm pretty
sure that Steve came with me to get my stitches. He was always
willing to give a hand and was loved by everyone in the house.
He will always be in our hearts." -Shimmy |
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"I
know Steve is up in heaven right now looking down on us
and not being able to stop thinking that although cut short,
he lived a productive
and fruitful life. It is always a shame when someone so young
is taken
from us, but at least I feel in my heart that he is not
suffering anymore.
He is beyond this world of pain and suffering.
Your website has choked me up and reassured me that
pledging the fraternity
was not a mistake but rather an investment; an investment in
the future
with people from many diverse backgrounds and cultures who I
consider friends
as well as "BROTHERS". Thank you Shimmy for your
wonderful website in
tribute of a friend and brother I will miss very much. I love
TKE, I love the
fraternity!!!
YITB,
Chucky #475
P.S If there is any way I can be of service to you or
Steve's family please just
say the word" |
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"When
I was in college, I knew many TKE brothers, but did
not always know their last names.
When
I first received an e-mail about Steve's death, it
took me some time to realize just who had passed away.
upon seeing the web page, I immediately remembered
Steve.
We
did not know each other very well, but I will always remember
how friendly he was to me whenever I spent
time at the TKE house.
it
upsets me that such a warm and friendly person passed
away, but it inspires me to see how everyone can come
together, even after in some cases years, to talk
about a missed friend.
shimmy
(and all other contributors), you did a wonderful
job with the assortment of pictures. it really
helped me remember and honor the memory of Steve.
god
bless everyone. I will keep Steve's family in my
prayers."
Barbara King |
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When
I found out of Steve's passing I got goose bumps up
my arms.
The
tribute you have created is comforting
and leaves a positive mark.
While
still living on 'Frat Row,' I remember having to write
a 25 page paper. Steve, being a kind soul, tried
to help me put some finishing touches on it.
The
night before the paper was due it was inadvertently
erased. I cried for about an hour.
Steve
was so calm. All he said was "I'll type it for you."
We stayed up all night typing, and the paper got
done in time. He was absolutely the best!
Ivelisse
Perez |
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The
loss of Steve has been hard on me. I not only lost a brother
but a great
person and friend. I can't believe that one of our brothers is
no longer
with us.
had the
biggest knot in my throat when I found out and
spoke about Steve to my girlfriend just to let her know who
Steve was
and what a great person he was. It was so weird because
earlier that week
I was quoting Steve, "That's fucked up man!!" or
remembering when he
walked in the room and all the brothers would say "Stevvvvv!!!!"
Steve has left an ever lasting impression in my heart, as
well as great memories.
What I will miss the most is his smile and his laugh. Thank
you Shimmy for
making this possible for those who love Steve.
Love Steve
Love The Fraternity
Love TKE
Y.I.T.B.
Cowboy 528
Carlos Alvarado, Jr. |
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