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for Steven Emmett
Kris Boban
March 25, 2008
My prayers and condolences to Steve's family. I met Steve once a few months ago and will never forget him. God bless.
mark mclaughlin
March 25, 2008
Dear Amy,
I want to offer you my sincere condolences for what has happened. I recently learned of Steve's passing this past Friday and was very saddened .
Steve was one of my major painting professors when I was in school. I graduated in 96. I took several of his classes and Steve was my motivation to become a painting major. Steve would often show me his paintings in his studio. He gave me good advice on how to go about making paintings and how to mentally approach making artwork. I considered him a friend. I appreciated Steve.
I'm not sure what you're going through exactly, but whatever it is I hope it is endurable, whatever the range of emotions are. I'll keep you and your family in my regular prayers. I hope this will be encouraging to you.
Again, my condolences and God bless you.
Mark McLaughlin
Pittsburgh, PA
Colin Ferguson
March 24, 2008
Amy, Ryan & Neil,
I was shocked & saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Although we hadn't been in contact for a couple years, I will always consider him a true friend. I met Steve years ago at Edinboro when he was a grad & I was an undergrad painter...he showed me how to build a stretcher. We continued to stay in touch when I left for grad school...he was always so helpful & supportive. I was overjoyed when he was hired permanently at Edinboro...such an excellent painter & great teacher. Years later, I had the opportunity to teach w/ Steve when I returned to Edinboro as an adjunct instructor. He was "in my corner" professionally & personally: writing me a great letter of recommendation & helping me through the death of my mother & a divorce w/ his quick smile & affable nature. I am grieving now but am glad to have known such a man. I am so sorry for your loss.
Dale Rose
March 24, 2008
Amy, my name is Dale Rose, and my mother is Susan Weimer, longtime painting professor at Edinboro. She has been griefstricken, as have we all, at the news of Steve's death. "He was a fine painter," she said. "I am so sad for Amy and the boys."
Please accept our deepest condolences and prayers for your healing.
Laurel Spigler
March 24, 2008
To the Emmett Family and thier dear friends,
Steve will continue to be someone who I remember for his compassion, guidance, and creativity. Stay strong, and know that you are surrounded by those who care.
janelle best
March 23, 2008
hi Amy, its Janelle-- haven't spoken with you in years but heard about your terrible loss and wanted to let you know i'm thinking of you in these hard times you are going through. you are a very strong and beautiful woman and I love you-- best to your family
Sarah Showalter
March 23, 2008
I was devastated when my friends at Edinboro told me about Prof. Emmett. He was my favorite drawing teacher because he was always kind to us and uttered so many words of encouragement. I enjoyed his class and feel that losing him is a great loss to all students of art. My sympathies go out to his family, we will all miss him.
Kris Hunt
March 22, 2008
The Emmett Family,
Our hearts and prayers are with all of you. If you ever need anything, please know we are here for you.
There are no words to heal the pain, but know God will take care of you all.
The Hunts (Kris, Dave, Brittney & Cody)
Laura Czano Hirsch
March 21, 2008
Ryan,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. He was one of the greatest professors I ever had. He helped me find great joy in painting and art.
Kim (Neal) Zurawski
March 21, 2008
Amy,
I was so saddend to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your boys.
Jimmy Walters
March 20, 2008
Amy, Neil, & Ryan,
My heart is heavy with the loss of Steve. Steve touched so many of us and will be sadly missed.
I'll miss discussing everything and anything with you Steve. You were a great friend through all these years. May the best of you live on through your friends, family, and paintings.
Jimmy Walters
Julie (Fernetti)Sloppy
March 20, 2008
Amy and family, may you find comfort in your memories.
Jessica Onions
March 20, 2008
Emmett was not only an amazing artist, but an amazing teacher. He was always there with a helping hand and a caring smile. Emmett enriched so many lives on and off campus. He will be greatly missed.
Chris Cestello Hinojosa
March 20, 2008
Steve was a talented, creative, witty person and a good soul who will be missed by many, many people.
To his entire family, we are so very sorry for your loss.
Chris, Michael, Joaquin and Lili Hinojosa
ben koncewicz
March 20, 2008
Steve was a great addition to Edinboro's art department. He will be greatly missed. Painting with him was on of my favorite classes. I learned many things from him.
Anthony Romano
March 20, 2008
Emmett was one of the best professors I had at Edinboro. He was patient, kind, creative and funny. He not only taught the importance of art fundamentals, but also the fundamentals of life. He always had a smile on his face and wanted the best for his students.
"Hey Emmett"
Karen
March 20, 2008
Steve was one of my favorite professors at Edinboro. He helped me to become a better artist, and it was in his class that I discovered how much I enjoyed painting. He truly cared about his students and helped me feel better about a tough situation I had been going through when I was in his class. He will be truly missed.
Sarah (Kuhn)Imig
March 19, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about this. Steve was such a gifted artist & teacher & he will truly be missed. I will remember many good talks with him in the painting studios & his ability to make people laugh. My condolences go to his family & friends.
April Sulkowski
March 19, 2008
Steve was one of the sweetest professors I knew at Edinboro. He will be truly missed.
Jackie and Jack
March 19, 2008
Ryan,
So sorry to hear about your dad. Jack told me that he was his favorite professor and was such and awesome person.
John Lantz
March 19, 2008
Amy,
Your family has been on my mind since my wife Sarah and I heard the news. I am so sorry that something like this has happened to you. He was so young.
Vincent Tofani
March 19, 2008
Amy,
My condolences go out to you and your sons. I was so sorry to hear about the death of my old friend. He was a neighbor of mine growing up on the West side of Greenville. We had a great childhood camping out, playing football, kickball and sled riding. He was truly a great person and it was an honor to have him as a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vinnie Tofani
Sam Reese
March 19, 2008
I hope and pray that you find peace and come to terms with your loss. You are in my thoughts and I wish your souls to heal.
Jennifer Wood
March 19, 2008
Dear Amy,
We're keeping you and the boys in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Jennie Wood and Robert Steffes
Kim Rexrode
March 19, 2008
Amy,
How very sad and shocking to hear of Steve's passing. I look back fondly on my early years in Edinboro when we were all just starting out as faculty member's families. I remember how warm and friendly Steve always was, and how down to earth you both were, which was so comforting. It is a shame how things seem to end up in the EUP community. So much promise lost.
I am here if you need to talk, cry, and eventually even laugh as time passes, although I know that now seems impossible.
Wishing you and your sons great strength in dealing with this tragedy.
Love,
Kim Rexrode
Terry (Burns) Rosenfeld
March 19, 2008
Amy - I will always remember Steve's ready smile and wonderful story telling. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. My heartfelt sympathies go out to you and your sons. I am truly sorry for your loss.
Audrey and Patrick Chamberlain
March 19, 2008
Amy, Ryan and Neil,
We were so saddened to hear of your husband/ father passing. We remember him as a happy go lucky man,with a smile on his face, and always a kind word .You remain in our thoughts and prayers.May the Lord help you through this difficult time.
(Erin's parents)
Mike Lukert
March 19, 2008
Steve was a great guy. He was always upbeat and enthusiastic, with a ready smile. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Erin Laniewicz (Chamberlain)
March 19, 2008
My prayers and thoughts are with Amy, Ryan, Neil and your family. Steve was an amazing man who meant a great deal to everyone who knew him. He touched so so many lives, the world truly is a better place because of him. He found humor in everything and always had words of encouragement to offer, no matter what the situation. He was so proud of his sons and deeply loved his family. He left this world much to soon.
Fran McClellan
March 19, 2008
I was very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was my professor in the early 90's. A very genuine and talented man. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Amanda Daniels
March 19, 2008
Ryan,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family.
I had your dad as a professor my freshman year of college and he always supported me when I was feeling discouraged. He really took the time to help me realize my talents and strengths. What he taught me has always stayed with me.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss.
Amanda Daniels
Steve, Ines, and Kaeden Lewis
March 19, 2008
I am truly saddened by the loss of such a wonderful person. Steve meant so much to so many people.
I feel fortunate to have known him. He was a great mentor, a true friend, and has been an inspiration artistically and professionally.
My family and I send our condolences to Amy, Ryan, and Neil.
Jim Schaffer
March 19, 2008
Steve was an excellent artist and professor. He was always encouraging to me (and other students) and always made us laugh. I'm going to miss chatting with him outside of Hamilton. He will be truly missed.
Katlyn Basilone
March 18, 2008
Words cannot begin to describe my sympathies for you. Although sporadic, every encounter with Steve was saturated with provocation and a deep love of everything life had to offer. It was apparent in every action, word and twinkling look that he would do anything for the people and things that he loved. Amy, Ryan, and Neil, please let this be a time to create new love and friendships in his honor. He is and will be deeply missed by so, so many. All of my thoughts and sympathies go out to you.
Peggy Brace
March 18, 2008
It was my good fortune to have had Steve as Chairman of my Graduate Committee. His genuineness and caring remains in my heart. His insightful counsel as a uniquely creative artist is well remembered, and often shared with my own students.
One of the delightful things he told me is that when you are struggling with a painting and don't know what to do with it, finding the right place to add some yellow usually fixes it! And he smiled. Yellow makes even white brighter.
I truly never add yellow to a painting without thinking of him. I wish him the bliss of warm and radiant yellows.
My deepest sympathy to Amy, Ryan and Neil.
Northwest Pennsylvania Artists Association
March 18, 2008
Steve Emmett has been a dear friend to so many of us, and a greatly respected artist among us.
We offer our deepest sympathy to Amy, Ryan, and Neil. We share in the profound sadness of so many who have loved and admired Steve.
Diane Bellows Jobe
March 18, 2008
May you find peace through this very difficult time and comfort in our prayers sent out to you . Lean on your friends , their arms and hearts are open to you . Steve will be forever young .
David Giardina
March 18, 2008
Emmett family,
You will hopefully find solace in knowing that "Bean" touched many lives.
With heart felt sympathy
Tony Fernetti
March 18, 2008
I would like to express my deapest sympathy for the Emmett family. I had Steven as a teacher in the 1990s. He was always one of my favorites. God bless. Steven will be missed.
danielle bartone
March 18, 2008
I am shocked at this news.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Edinboro will never be the same.
Robin Wuchina
March 18, 2008
Steve was one of my favorite people in Edinboro. He was always joking and laughing and such a talented painter. I was proud to have know one of my friends became a professor in the Boro. My deepest prayers and thoughts go to Steve's family during this difficult time .
In prayer
Robin Merritt Wuchina
Ralph & Darla Myers
March 18, 2008
we send our deepest sympathy & Love from God.
Michelle (Fernetti) Iversen
March 18, 2008
Steve was a great guy. I've known him since I was a student at Edinboro. I always looked forward to seeing him at EUP's homecoming. He will be missed.
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Carrie Nardie
March 18, 2008
Dear Amy,
We were so sad to hear of your loss. I will always remember how welcoming Steve and you were when I arrived in Edinboro. Our thoughts are with you, Ryan, and Neil during this difficult time.
Carrie, Gaia, Céad, Pippa, Iska, Finn
Michelle Ballas
March 18, 2008
I am so sorry to hear of your loss of Steve. I was one of his students in the years 1995-1998 at Edinboro. He was a great man w/ an excitement for art and life. He always had something funny to say and was a great mentor. I was blessed to have had my educational life touched by him.
May you find comfort in knowing how he has touched so many lives in his short time. My prayers are with you and your family.
Michelle Solomon Ballas
Mary Lou Heckman
March 18, 2008
Amy,
My dad told me the sad news when I spoke to him this morning. I've always been proud through the years to mention that my cousin Steve is a university art professor. My sympathy is with your family.
Laurie Cracolici
March 18, 2008
Amy,
I share your great loss at this time. Please know that I am here for you and the boys if you need anything. You are all in my many thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Renee Thayer-Allison
March 18, 2008
Emmett family,
We are so truly sorry for your loss. We pray you receive the strength you need in this hard time. Steve was a wonderful person and will be missed.
Sincerely,
The Thayer-Allison Family
Beth Chapman
March 18, 2008
Amy, Ryan & Neil, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We are so sorry for your family's sadness. Gary, Beth & Adam Chapman
David Groucutt
March 18, 2008
My condolences to all of Steve's loved ones. He was a great teacher, and an even better person.
Brian Steffes
March 18, 2008
Amy,
The time I spent with Steve, as classmate and roommate, were some of the best times of my life. I am truly heartbroken for your loss.
Lisa Gutting
March 18, 2008
Steve was a beautiful person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Brooks
March 18, 2008
Steve was a wonderful person and we will always appreciate all the time he spent with Kyle and Neil together. He always put the kids first and was a great father and friend. He will be missed very much.
Our sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
Cathy and Kyle Brooks
Susan Donatucci
March 17, 2008
Amy, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was one of my favorite people/teachers at Edinboro and I will never forget his humor, creativity, and insight. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Frank DiPlacido
March 17, 2008
Amy,
My condolences to you and your family.
Steve, I learned a lot from you, I feel lucky to have been your friend.
Beth Schaller
March 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Mary Jo Campbell
March 17, 2008
Amy,
How truly sorry I am to hear of your loss! Steve was a great guy and your children are so great. Please take care of yourself and your family. Please feel free to contact me if you need any help or anything.
Rachel Bennett
March 17, 2008
I'm sorry he had to die, and I feel sorry for his son, Neil, who is a friend of mine.
Shannon Hokaj
March 17, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve will be missed.
peace to you and yours,
The Hokaj's
Gene Marsh
March 17, 2008
You were one of the good ones, Steve. It won't be the same without you.
Brandon Marshall
March 17, 2008
Steve as I grew up you were like a father to me, and a great man. I will always remember you for that.
John and Lisa Martin
March 17, 2008
Bill, Deb and Family,
May you find comfort in the love of friends and family and the memories you carry in your hearts. We love you and will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Zeb and Lou Dale
March 17, 2008
We pray that you will be comforted by our condolences. We love you.
Marie Novak
March 17, 2008
Amy,
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. You introduced me to the labyrinth which helped in my healing...it is open to you whenever you want. Every ending is a beginning. May you find peace as you walk the path of your life in the weeks, months and years to come. May Steve rest in peace.
Sam & Elaine Gano
March 17, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of need.
Lamont Allen
March 17, 2008
May the Lord be with you...you were a great student advisor to me and professor....
Rick Sherbondy
March 17, 2008
Steve would always make me laugh. I’m thankful for his friendship and so many good memories, especially those years in Edinboro. With sincere condolences to his family.
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