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Steven Neil Mainster

1941 - 2017

Steven Neil Mainster obituary, 1941-2017, Miami, FL

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

Steven Mainster Obituary

MAINSTER, STEVEN NEIL May 24, 1941 - July 10, 2017 Steven Neil Mainster, age 76 passed away on July 10, 2017. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 24, 1941 to Murray & Ethel Mainster, Steven served as the Executive Director of Centro Campesino Farmworker Center since it was founded in 1973. He dedicated his life advocating for farm workers throughout the US. He served in the Peace Corps, in Peru. After returning from his tour in the Peace Corps to the US, he worked with Puerto Rican farm workers in upstate New York. He worked in farm worker communities of upstate New York. After a few years of working in New York he was offered the opportunity to come to Florida to work with farm workers in South Miami Dade County. Some of his happier times were sailing around Biscayne Bay with his family. Steven is survived by his loving wife Juanita and 6 children Ken Mainster, Jessie Mainster, Sarah Hall, Kim Bealer, Nick Sanchez, Gloria Sanchez-Lane & (deceased) Ricky Sanchez. Steven was proud to be called Grandpa by his 14 grandchildren as well as his 14 great grandchildren. Please join us for a Memorial Service Honoring Steven's life Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 1:00pm at The Everglades Farmworker Village, 19316 SW 380 St, Florida City, FL 33034 (305)298-1100 - Steve Kirk Executive Director.

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Published by the Miami Herald on Jul. 13, 2017.

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Raymod Martin

July 18, 2017

I first met Steve and Barb when they first came to Homestead. I loved their faith and commitment to serve others.

July 17, 2017

We are sorry to learn of the passing of Steven, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Peru.

Our Condolences,

The National Peace Corps Association

Saira Diaz

July 16, 2017

Steve, I still feel the shock of the news and I'm in awe reading about all your great work, to us you were a very kind,caring neighbor, but for many you were a hero!
We miss you already RIP my thoughts to your family

July 15, 2017

My deepest sympathies to all who knew and will miss Steven. I met him once about 20 years ago. That one meeting has stayed with me and lead me to accomplish great things. Steve was a true blessing. His kindness, character and vision will be sorely missed.

Juanita de la Cruz

July 15, 2017

Your contributions to the migrant farmwoker community are a living testament to your giving nature. My deepest sympathies to Juanita and family. Vaya con Dios.

Angela Johnson

July 14, 2017

I will never forget this gentle Giant. Regardless of his status he was always approachable, kind, caring and respectful. What you had to say was always important to him. He came to the Glades area and met so many needs of a very grateful people. He gave so much but never asked for anything. My dearest Steve, Rest in Peace!!

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