Michael Steger
1974 - 2010
Michael Steger
1974 - 2010
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BORN
1974
DIED
2010
Michael Steger Obituary
Family and friends may call on Tuesday from 4-8 PM at the Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 & Long Pond Rd.) Michael's Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church (3003 Dewey Ave.) Interment in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Michael's Memory to the Steger Children's Education Fund: Please make checks payable to Jennifer Girolamo, 1411 Vintage Lane Rochester, NY 14626.
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Jennifer Girolamo
September 2, 2025
We miss you everyday, Mike. Today is no different. 15 years later, you´re still in our conversations.
We still laugh, cry, question. sometimes can´t help but think: why? how? what if?
For now, we´ll leave those questions to God.
We´re still so grateful for the times we did share and the lifelong memories we created. You´ll always be sadly missed. And you´ll always be happily remembered.
Until we meet again, my love. Love you then, now & forever.
Noah
June 15, 2025
Happy Father´s Day Dad love you!
Jennifer Girolamo
June 15, 2025
Happy Father´s Day. Love and miss you always and forever, my love
Jennifer Girolamo
February 10, 2025
Happy heavenly birthday, my love
I miss you everyday
Until we meet again....
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Jennifer Girolamo
September 2, 2024
I miss you. I miss our life. We will meet again someday. I look forward to that reunion.
Love you always & forever.
Jennifer
July 8, 2024
Miss you, my love. Thank you for being there when our sweet Zoey passed away. She will forever be missed. Love you always
Jennifer Girolamo
February 10, 2024
Happy 50th Birthday,Mike in Heaven. We miss you everyday. Thank you for your love. Celebrate with the Angels
Jennifer Girolamo
January 17, 2024
Love you and miss you! See you again someday.
Jennifer Girolamo
November 8, 2023
Happy 14th wedding anniversary in heaven. I miss you so much. Everyday. Until we meet again, my love. Love you forever & always
11/08/2009
Mom
November 6, 2023
Thinking about you today and the memories of years past.
love you,
Mom
Noah
September 2, 2023
I love you and miss you always Dad
Christopher G..
August 31, 2023
Still Miss You Brutha! Hope your resting as best you can up there! Godbless you Michael
Jennifer Girolamo
August 31, 2023
13 years. Many of which were very long & painful ones. Life hasn´t been the same since the day you left. It never will be. We just learn to accept the things we cannot change. I will take your unconditional love & protection everywhere I go.
A big thanks to your loving mother who has kept this legacy page open all this time so everyone can share their thoughts & memories.
You were the greatest man I´ve ever known, Mike. Kisses & hugs & pets to our Zekey boy. Let him how much mama misses you both. Forever will.
All my love to you always. Jennifer
Kimberly Jarrett
August 11, 2023
You're missed and thought of every single day, Michael.
Noah
June 19, 2023
Happy Fathers Day Dad love you and miss you
Jennifer Girolamo
June 18, 2023
Happy Father´s Day in heaven, my love.
I miss you so much. We all miss you so much.
Can´t wait to reunite someday....
All my love,
Jennifer
Son
April 8, 2023
Love you Dad
Jennifer Girolamo
February 11, 2023
Happy 49th birthday in heaven, my beautiful husband. I hope you celebrated with all our loved ones and Angels- and of course our Zekey boy.l!! Love and miss you every single day ! See you someday soon. Love you always , Jennifer.
Son
February 10, 2023
Happy Birthday Dad I love you more than life and I wish you were here with us. I´m struggling today without you.
Jennifer
December 27, 2022
Merry Christmas, baby! Thank you for lighting the way for everyone. You're a constant presence.
Can't wait to see you again someday.
Love you always..........
Noah
December 25, 2022
Merry Christmas Dad Love and miss you
Jennifer A Girolamo
October 31, 2022
I miss you. I miss our life together. The ups, the downs, the in-betweens. What I would give to have you back. See you again someday.....
Son
September 2, 2022
Today marks 12 years I used to be sad when this day came around until I realized you´re such an amazing man and father figure that even though you´re not physically here you still teach me valuable lessons and will continue to do so even 12 years from now and it gives me a reason to smile instead of cry it motivates me because that´s the type of man I want to be in life and will be I will be someone who leaves a positive impact on those who I love just as you have I love you Dad and will always keep your spirit alive and my future children will know how great of a man you are I promise Thank you for always watching me and teaching me
Jerri Steger
September 2, 2022
Mike, I think of you every day and I miss that smirky smile. 12 years and it still feels like yesterday.
Love,
Mom
Jennifer
September 1, 2022
Dear Mike,
12 years ago today- the world was a lot better with you in it. 12 years ago tomorrow- that would all change.
I still struggle with the 'why and the how'...
Then something happens as a reminder you're still present -just in a Spirit form. Like Sunday when Noah was tearing down the drywall in the ceiling and empty cans of Budweiser came falling down. Now if that isn't a sign, I don't know what is!! We had a good laugh together! Privately, I had a good cry. Though I can imagine you're in a beautiful place with God and loving family & friends (and our Zekey.) It's still quite emotional not having you here. Talking about you and sharing memories is comforting. I pull out letters you wrote me- one particular letter where you'd wrote: "we had the rest of our lives together and to always remember that." Mike, I remember! I'll never forget! You left a significant impact on everyone you came into contact with. Noah and I are grateful to have had you for the short amount of time we did... Someday you'll look up and I'll be right there lying next to you again. I have so much to tell you! Mostly how much my life changed because of you. How, because of you, I have the most unconditional love for my dogs. I will always have dogs in my life thanks to you! :)
Thank you, Mike. Thank you for EVERYTHING you did for us. For all the sacrifices you made for our happiness, and so many others. Love you always & forever- in Eternity too. Tell my Zekey mama can't wait to see him again........... Love always, Jennifer
CTG
August 31, 2022
dozen years now:( You´re still missed and thought of.
Godbless u my brutha may you always rest in peace
Noah
April 23, 2022
I love you so much I´m beyond thankful for you today You never let me down and you´re not even physically here anymore I still learn from you 12 years later and will make sure that your memory lives on forever especially through my future children They will know of the amazing man , husband and father you were I promise
Son
March 20, 2022
Help me through this please I love you
Jennifer
February 21, 2022
Happy Birthday, baby. 2/10/74
We´re always thinking of you and the impact you left on us- and every single person you knew! See you on your side someday. Send my love to Zekey.... Love you always , Jennifer
Noah
February 10, 2022
Happy Birthday Dad Love and miss you
Mom
September 2, 2021
11 years and it still feels like yesterday, miss you & love you always.
Son
September 2, 2021
You may be gone physically but I promise I´ll keep our memories alive forever It´s been 11 years and I still continue to learn from you everyday and for that I´m forever thankful I love you Dad. Thank you.
Jennifer Girolamo
September 2, 2021
Dear Mike, it´s been 11 years since we´ve seen you. 11 years of missing you, loving you, going over all the memories we shared. Thank you for all the beautiful memories and for loving us unconditionally, without limits, and for supporting us and remaining loyal, no matter what. You were, and always will be, the love of my life. No matter how many years pass by, we will forever remain connected in spirit. Thank you for watching over all of us and keeping us safe and healthy. Please say hello to all of our loved ones and give Zeke a big kiss and hug from his mama. Love you always!
Son
July 3, 2021
Help me see Dad Guide me
Noah Girolamo
June 20, 2021
Happy Father’s Day Dad I love you ❤
Noah
June 20, 2021
Happy Father’s Day Dad ❤ I love you
Jennifer Girolamo
May 16, 2021
Missing you.... always
Noah Girolamo
March 8, 2021
Please give me strength Dad. I love you so much.
Jennifer Girolamo
February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine’s Day. Love you always
Jennifer
Jennifer Girolamo
February 10, 2021
Happy 47th Birthday Mike. I miss you. I love you Always. See you someday...
Jerri steger
February 10, 2021
Happy Birthday:)
Love, Mom
Noah
January 14, 2021
Thank you Dad. I know you’re with me.
Jennifer Girolamo
January 2, 2021
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year in Heaven. See you on your side someday..
Love you always...
September 8, 2020
I love you Dad thank you for giving me the strength to get out of bed and function everyday. I know you’re here with me by the signs you continue to show me. Say hi to Zeke for me.
Jennifer Girolamo
September 2, 2020
Mike, today marks 10 long, difficult, painful years. A decade filled with rivers of tears. You’re thought of and missed everyday. I’ve learned so much being with you. And even more losing you. Never take anyone or anything for granted. That, to me, is the most important lesson. I’ve held onto our love for the last 10 years you’ve been gone. Years before that. And many years to come. I’ll always consider you very present as your Spirit is quite forceful! Please continue to shine your bright light, especially on the darker days. We love and miss you, always. See you on the same side again someday. Give our beautiful Zekey a great big kiss & hug!
With endless love, Jennifer
Mom
September 2, 2020
I think about you and miss you every day:)
Kimberly Jarrett
September 2, 2020
You are not forgotten!
Jennifer
July 11, 2020
Youre still the one
Missing you everyday......
Jennifer Girolamo
February 15, 2020
Happy (belated) Birthday & Valentine's Day, Mikey.
Not a day goes by without you in my thoughts and my heart.. I hope you hear my prayers.
We all miss you.....so much.
See you on other side someday, baby!
Love Always,
Jennifer
Marlene Ward
February 13, 2020
Ya I remember, your birthday on Monday, however not on line. Hope your day was celebrated with your loved ones in heaven. I'm sure Dick was there too. You know how much we love you.
I'm sure you are the same smirky Mikey you always were. Miss your smile, your laugh, and your helpfulness. Just missing you kiddo. Behave yourself and take care of all those in heaven with you.
February 11, 2020
Happy Birthday:) Couldn't get on this site yesterday, so I guess I'm fashionably late to wish you 'Happy Birthday' Miss you and think about you every day and wondering a lot of what ifs??!!
Love - Mom
Noah Girolamo
January 21, 2020
I love you Dad everything changed when you passed Ive been really struggling lately please help me get through this and give me strength
Marlene Ward
September 4, 2019
Mike , thought about on the second. Not sure why though, today I was reminded. I'm sorry. Hoping you had a great birthday and that you drank your choice and shared with others. I miss you kid . Hopefully you and Dick have reconnected. I love you .
Jennifer & Noah Girolamo
September 2, 2019
We love and miss you today and everyday. Always & forever ♥
September 2, 2019
Mike it's been 9 years , I miss you and love you lots and lots.
Love, Mom.
christopher girolamo
August 31, 2019
Hey Brutha,
It's the 9 yr mark since you left us:( still think about you bro and remember your great personality and positive attitude plus your kind heart. Lot of crazy things going on down here but i know you would be there for everyone with your calmness and positive outlook. We miss you Mike and I hope to see you again one day up there in the Lord's house.
p.s. Thank you to your great mom for keeping this up and running for loved ones to send you a message.
Godbless you bro..
Christopher Girolamo
Jennifer Girolamo
July 25, 2019
Thinking of you this summer 2019. Remembering the times on Lake Erie. Some of the best times if my life. I'll never forget you, Mike. I think of you everyday. Miss you ❤❤❤
February 11, 2019
Mike, I didn't forget your B'day, I've been under
the weather. Yesterday was not a good day for me.
Happy B'day. Love Mom.
Kim Jarrett
February 10, 2019
Happy Birthday Michael!
We'llc celebrate Jenna'S 23rd and be thinking of you as well.
Jennifer Girolamo
February 10, 2019
Happy Birthday baby...I'll always love you.
Jennifer Girolamo
January 17, 2019
Missing you always, my love.
Jennifer & Noah Girolamo
September 4, 2018
We love you and honor your memory every day, no matter how many years pass. Thank you for sending your strength & being a constant light in our lives- even during the darkest of times. Until we meet again, my love.....
September 2, 2018
You are missed and loved.
Jarrett/Keller Family
September 2, 2018
Mike, love you and miss you so much that words can't really express.
Love,
Mom
Craig
May 20, 2018
Love you bro
May 18, 2018
Mike, thinking about you a lot today.....Love You & Miss You.
Mom
Jennifer Girolamo
December 27, 2017
Mike,
Missing you this this holiday season. I love you & you'll always be in my heart...no matter how many years pass..
See you someday, on the other side.
Love always,
Jennifer
Marlene Ward
November 2, 2017
Still think of you often. Love n miss you Mikey. Say hi to Dick for me, and let him know I miss him everyday. Enjoy each other until we are together again. Hugs Mikey
Jennifer Girolamo
October 11, 2017
Mike, I miss you more and more each day. 7 years later, it's still very hard to accept you aren't here to enjoy life with all of us who love you so dearly. Just know your memory lives inside each one of our hearts, and in everything we do...
I trust and believe I will see you again someday. Perhaps then we can celebrate our First Year Anniversary together... instead of apart....
Always in my heart.. always.
September 2, 2017
Mike, I love you forever.
Mom
Jennifer & Noah Girolamo
September 2, 2017
Mike,
7 years today... we still love and miss you day after day, year after year. We try to honor your memory each day and do right by you. Thank you for being a constant presence in our lives. May you continue to light the way for us and one day lead us to your loving arms again...
Forever loved...
Jennifer & Noah
September 2, 2017
Love from your loving wife...
Jennifer Girolamo
September 2, 2017
Mike,
Missing you today as we enter the 7 year mark. So many things have changed. So many things different. One thing that's remained the same is my love for you.. we try to honor your memory each and every day. Thank you for being a constant presence in our lives. May your light guide us to be reunited one day. Until then, my love......
Chris G
September 2, 2017
it's Been 7 yrs bro has seemed like a lot longer. You are remembered through out every year that passes by, not just on today. Miss u brutha, Godbless..
February 10, 2017
Happy Birthday - 2/10/74 -
Love - Mom
Jennifer & Noah Girolamo
February 10, 2017
Happy Birthday Mike.. Love and miss you always..
Jennifer & Noah
Jennifer G
December 27, 2016
Happy Holidays baby.. Always in my heart... forever and always
Love always,
Jennifer
Kimberly Jarrett
December 25, 2016
Miss you!
christopher girolamo
December 25, 2016
Merry Xmas brother.. we miss you and will never forget you! Merry xmas Jerry hope all is well and thank you for keeping the Legacy open for mikey. God bless.
December 24, 2016
Merry Christmas Mike with all my love.
Mom
Marlene Ward
December 17, 2016
Merry Christmas Mikey, missing you as always. Give Dick a hug from me please, love you honey
Jennifer Girolamo
December 16, 2016
Missing you this holiday season...always loving you..
Jennifer & Noah Girolamo
September 2, 2016
Love you always,
Jennifer, Noah, Zena, Zeus and Zoey..
Jennifer Girolamo
September 1, 2016
As the 6 six year mark approaches, so many things have happened, so many things changed. I trust you know and can see this....We think of you often and remember the times we shared as a family. I hope you have Zeke beside you loving and protecting you as he once did us. No matter how much time passes or how many years, one thing that will never change is my love and appreciation for you. You were a wonderful man, a wonderful husband.. I am forever grateful Mike.
Always in our hearts,
Jennifer & Noah
Craig lovejoy sr
August 6, 2016
I can still hear you laugh. I miss you every day brother. You will never be forgotten.
June 29, 2016
Thinking of summer 2010 and all the great things we were able to do...So sorry this happened to you, I would give anything to have you back-even for a day.. You are very missed and very loved... every day..
Jennifer & Noah
Jackee Jeffries
May 4, 2016
I never knew you Mr. Steger but I hope you rest in peace. -Maras friend.
mara steger
February 11, 2016
I miss you daddy
Kimberly Jarrett
February 11, 2016
You'd be so proud of your girls Kyla, Jenna, Alyssa and Mara.
Jennifer & Noah
February 10, 2016
Happy Birthday Mike. We love and miss you always... Until we meet again...
February 10, 2016
Happy Birthday Mike. Love & Miss You
Love,
Mom
January 10, 2016
Love you miss you
-Noah g.
Marlene Ward
December 27, 2015
Thinking about you Mike, this holiday is not one of my best, yet it was what it was. So very positive that You were waiting for Dick in August and Merry Christmas to me that you are looking out for him. Love you both so very much.
December 25, 2015
Mike,
Merry Christmas
Love, Mom
November 19, 2015
Dear Mike,
Its been years since we spoke, years since we touched, years since we saw one another. You remain in my heart as much today as you did then. That place I have for you will always remain..no matter what.
I miss you so much, Mike. I miss our Zekey too..What keeps me smiling is knowing you're both together now. Though I wish you were here with us, at least I know your not too far away...until we meet again my love...
christopher girolamo
September 3, 2015
it's been 5 years since we lost you bro. Hope your doing good up there cuz it's rough down here. Luv u bro:)
September 2, 2015
I think about you every day but: Thinking of you a lot today and "the if only's"
Love Always,
Mom
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