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Steven T. Pirkey

Steven Pirkey Obituary

PIRKEY, Steven T.
May 4, 1954 - Oct 14, 2009
Survived by his mother, Dolly; fiancee' Pam; sisters Sandy, Joyce, Patty and Barbara; brother Jim; sons Paul, Kevin, Ryan and Chad; granddaughters Cesaria, Aaliyah, Hailey, and Hayden. Steve's passion in life was his family & friends, highlighted by endless enjoyment of his granddaughters. Friends are welcome to attend services on TUESDAY OCTOBER 20th, 2009 at LAKESIDE CHURCH, located at 745 Oak Ave Pkwy, Folsom, CA at 1pm.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 17, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Steven Pirkey

33 Entries

Darla Young

October 12, 2010

I miss you Steve and wish you were still here for Chad. He needs you. You were a good dad!

Barbara Browne

March 26, 2010

Hi Baby Brother
Though I talk to you daily.......I'm missing you ALOT!

love
Boo

Jerry Stierch

December 25, 2009

It is Christmas. I miss you my friend.

susan goularte

December 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rhonda Prevatt-Haaland

November 5, 2009

My deepest sympathies go to the Pirkey Family. May the pain of your loss be quickly replaced with joy and happy memories you shared with Steve. May God Bless your family in your time of need.

Cary Bartlett-Wilson

October 27, 2009

I met Steve when I was 14, he was such a great guy with a gentle way about him, we knew each other through high school until he moved to Sac.We lost touch, but he was one who was never forgotten. I always loved Steve, to the Pirkey family my deepest sympathy, he was a wonderful man.

October 23, 2009

To the family and many friends of Steve Pirkey, I offer my heartfelt condolences. Although Steve suffered a long illness, this time is never easy when it finally comes.
Sharing memories, I recall how much so many of our memories were made because of the people we meet through working at Aramark. We had softball games, with pizza afterwards, golf, trips and many other social gatherings. Steve and his family were always there to enjoy the camaraderie. The "Aramark group" was, and still is, something very special. Although circumstances and time have changed the closeness we once shared, when something happens to one, we all gather together again. There is a very special bond that has been made over the years.....and we now share the wonderful memories of friends and days gone by. God bless.
Much love,
Jacqueline Vona

Tina Marques

October 21, 2009

My deepest condolences to the entire Pirkey family and Steve's friends.
May a very sweet man rest in peace.
Pam you are in my thoughts and prayers.

RON ARMOSINO

October 20, 2009

My condolences to the entire Pirkey family. Steve was a good friend since early boys' club days through high school. Over the years we played both with each other and against each other and they were always enjoyable. To Jimmy and Patti, the two Pirkey kids I knew better than the others, I know Steve will be missed by you and you will be in my prayers. I wish I could have been able to make the service. Steve, you will be missed!

BONNIE KENT

October 20, 2009

To all my cousins and Aunt Dolly,
In my best momory I remember Steve laying on the floor with Jimmy on Santa Rita with the two of them checking out their baseball cards. Uncle Bud and Dad watching the games.While Mom and Aunt Dolly in the kitchen cooking. Patty and I always in trouble for fighting nothing big. Sandy,Joyce,and Barbra all chattering about news of friends. Though many years have passed since seeing Steve these are the times I remember. Not the Husband, Dad, and Friend to many. Steve was always my quiet cuz. I understand he was not in good health for awhile. Sometimes our time is short he will be truely missed. Steve give that big Texan my Uncle a big hug. Tell my Mom,Dad,and sister they are missed.I bet those Farrells are having a hell of a party.We will be missed you. You will be in no pain.I love all you Pirkey's My heart is with you all Love Always
Bonnie,Grady,Jasmine,Jonathan,Kristie,
Jaime and Jamelle, Buerck-Fullbright-Kent

Rick & Heidi Hleuka

October 20, 2009

We both had the pleasure of working with Steve for many years at Aramark. We always admired his dedication to his family, and the time he spent with his children in sports. Our thoughts are with the Pirkey family and friends. We are so sorry for your loss.

Chelsea Carney

October 20, 2009

Where do I begin. I've known The Big Man since I was born. He was my next door neighbor, but that doesn't even do it justice. He was such an integral part of my history. He was my family. From baseball games, bbq's, b-ball swim parties where he saved little me from the big mean boys....to the best breakfasts every Sunday of my first decade and a half of life. There's just too much to even touch on. Big Steve will always have a place in my heart, he made me feel like I was always just one of the boys. Which if you know me is all I ever wanted. Love you Big Man. Paul and Kevi...you are my brothers I love you so much and I am heartbroken for you, to say sorry just isn't good enough. I am always here with every memory you could ever want to know...anytime. To my Jojo, I know this pain is awful and you know how much I love you. RIP Big.

We love you papa.

anne thomsen

October 19, 2009

Darla Young and Gerry Meier

October 19, 2009

Rest in peace, Steve.
We will miss you....

Sharon Davis

October 19, 2009

my thoughts and prayers go out to the pirkey family i would like to share my memorys of steven. we would play chicken in the pool at aunt dollys and he was always on my team, we were always the winners!!!!! i did not know steve that well,or his family. pam he is in a better place, he is with my mom gloria, my dad bob, and sister dede and they will all look after him.aunt dolly i send my love.
with all our love
sharon, dennis
jackie, and justin ,and billy buerck

texas

Patty Pirkey

October 19, 2009

IF I KNEW
If I knew it would be the last time that I'd see you fall asleep I would tuck you more tightly and pray for the LORD my soul to keep. If I knew it would be the last time I'd see
you walk out the door I would give you a hug and kiss and call you back for one more. If I knew it, it being the last time I'd hear your voice, I would have lift it up in praise, taped each actions and words so I could play them back day after day. I love you Brother

sharon davis

October 19, 2009

my thoughts and prayers go out to the pirkey family i would like to share my memorys of steven. we would play chicken in the pool at aunt dollys and he was always on my team, we were always the winners!!!!! i did not know steve that well,or his family. pam he is in a better place, he is with my mom gloria, my dad bob, and sister dede and they will all look after him.

with all our love
sharon, dennis
jackie, and justin

texas

Robbie Eller

October 19, 2009

I am so sorry to hear about cousin Steve's passing. Times like these it is hard to believe that life will go on and that we will get through this. It is a hard path for us to follow, but one that will make us stronger in the end. I know that Steve is in good hands since Uncle Buddy and daddy (Bobby Frank Eller) are up there with him and will show him the way. We all send our love,
Peggy, Donna, Robbie and Jackie Eller

Barbara (Pirkey) Browne

October 19, 2009

Steve was the best of the best. My big little brother will always be a part of me.
Chad, Ryan Paul and Kevin you have the best of your Dad in each of you, hold that dear.
Pam and family be strong I love you all.
Love
Barbara

marcy smith

October 19, 2009

To Pam and the rest of the Pirkey family,

We are so sorry for your loss; Steve was not only a good man and great neighbor but a loving father as well. No words will lessen the grief that you are feeling right now but the love that you shared and the memories you have will help mend your broken hearts in time. We loved him and we are sad that he is gone.
Kathy, Marcy , Wendy (from Shaw St.)

Karina Bertinoia

October 19, 2009

My condolences to the Pirkey family. I have been a close friend of Steve's sister Joyce for several years, and have had the pleasure of meeting Steven on several occasions. I always admired the fact that he was so family oriented. Your family and friends will hold you close to their hearts forever.May God Bless the Pirkey family and friends through these difficult times.

Pamela Swindell

October 18, 2009

Goodbye my darling. You are my life, my love, and my heart. We will be together soon.

carolyn and ed strange

October 18, 2009

Steve was a "gentle sole" always smiling never judging. Steve would always say I got to go to the kids game in a little while. We will miss him and I know he is looking down from heaven through the stars . He will be carried in the hearts of all who knew him. In celebration of his life may God Bless his family. I am glad our paths crossed. We met Steve when his fiancee introduced us.

Sandy Ferrario

October 18, 2009

Our family is so sad that we have lost our little brother, father, uncle and son. We are grateful for all the happy times we shared. Steve has joined our dad in heaven and has shed his worn out body that fought a long hard battle with his heart decease. We will miss the conversations but know your spirit will always be with us.

Jackie Eller-Dewbre

October 18, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, words cannot express. It just stinks losing family, especially the GOOD ones!
Remembering the good times eases the pain. God bless you all!

Janet Brunk

October 18, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Enrique

October 18, 2009

Mother Dolly said to me "I have lost a son and grateful you have come into the family." My reply was "Steve's in a deep sleep without the pain for that long journey." Rest in peace my Brother we will all miss you. "Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; hear it, and know thou it for thy good."
Enrique (Martinez,CA)

Marty Gotschall

October 18, 2009

Our deepest sympathies to Aunt Dolly, all my cousins and their families, and to Pam and all the kids. Steve was a sweet boy and a kind, good man who made life better for all those in his world. How lucky we were to be in that world and have him in ours.

Jennifer Jackson Rector

October 17, 2009

I grew up with Steve and was sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts are with the Pirkey family and hope that you will find strength. I am so sorry for you loss.

Joyce Cid

October 17, 2009

I am at a loss for words over the passing of my brother...i'm joyful your no longer suffering and you are free at last tho you will never be forgotten. I love you little brother -- Joyce

Jack Estep

October 17, 2009

always a nice guy and fun to be around years ago. top of the line, he and my brother Jerry enjoyed boys clubbing for many years.

JIM GORDON

October 17, 2009

STEVE WAS A GREAT FRIEND OF MINE ALL THROUGH BOYS CLUB STARTING AT 5 YEARS OF AGE AND HAD LOTS OF FUN COACHING AGAINST EACH OTHER !! MY FATHER WHO COACHED STEVE SAID HE WAS THE SMARTEST PLAYER HE HAD EVER COACHED STEVE YOU WILL BE MISSED BY YOUR FRIEND JIM GORDON

Jeannie (Brennan) Reginato

October 17, 2009

My condolences to the Pirkey family. We go a long way back to the old neighborhood and I am sad to hear of Steve's passing, I know he was a gentle soul... Jeannie (Brennan) Reginato & family.

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