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61, St. Petersburg, passed at home Oct. 27, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. As a child, Steve moved with his family to St. Petersburg from Trumansburg, NY. He will be missed dearly by his wife of 34 years Karen (Brown) Surdyk; his daughter, Ashley (Surdyk) Gonnelli and her husband, Bill; his granddaughter, Harbor Rose; his mother, Barbara Surdyk; his sisters, Chris Drobes (David), Kathy Webb (Joe); his brother, Raymond Surdyk; and by his nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Surdyk; and his sister, Susan Jones (Don).
Steve was a lovingly devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. An avid Gator and Rays fan, and a love for the game of golf, afforded him the opportunity to share his life's joys with so many. His true happiness came simply in the company of his family and friends.
A memorial celebration in honor of Steve's life will be held at Albert Whitted Airport, 107 8th Ave SE, St. Petersburg, at 5:30 pm on Saturday Nov. 14. Condolences may be offered at:
www.brettfuneralhome.net
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Shelly Zbrudzewski English
October 27, 2024
Steve, you are missed!
Stephen Osburn
October 27, 2022
Still missing you my friend!
Karen Surdyk
October 27, 2021
Loving you still. Remembering you always. Grateful for your devotion to family, friends and to life itself.
Stephen Osburn
October 27, 2021
It's now been 6 years since you left us to be in a better place. You have not been forgotten. You are, in fact, remembered with clarity and love. Thanks for being an example to all that knew you on how to be a good and gracious human being. Until we meet again...
Mary Enger Rausa
May 2, 2016
I am sad to hear of Steves passing just now!! We were friends in Junior High at Bay Point and I remember times hanging out together with Kris Vera and Dana Meeson. Although many years have passed I still remember his laugh and the fun times!! I am so sorry for your loss.
Kimberly Duplissey
November 9, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. Steve and his entire family has been held in my prayers for his entire battle.
November 9, 2015
So sorry for your loss Karen. We remember Steve from working with him at Suncoast Manor. He had THE BEST sense of humor. Great guy.-Kevin and Jan (Stephens) McVey
November 8, 2015
I will always remember Steve's room filling smile and laugh. He was such a prankster. I worked with him and Greg Douglas at Suncoast Manor in high school and everyday was a laugh-fest! Whenever I came home to St. Pete Steve was one of the old gang I always looked forward to seeing. Karen, I send you my prayers and comforting thoughts as well as to Ashley and you extended family.
Lisa Applegate-Spivey....Still of the old guard.... just in Tallahassee.
Marsha Pfeffer
November 8, 2015
My heart is very heavy with sadness at Steve's passing. He was a great guy and with a great family, love you all. My deepest condolences. To all with a broken heart at this time try to read the book 90 Minutes in Heaven. The short of itwhen you get to heaven all those who have gone before you will be waiting for you!
November 6, 2015
So sorry for your loss karen and family...prayers of peace and strength
November 5, 2015
So sorry to hear of this. My prayers go out to his family in this difficult time. We had some good times during and after the Lakewood High days...
Marc Stratton
Melissa Sparks
November 4, 2015
I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I went to Lakewood High with him and remember him fondly. My sincerest condolences to your family.
Shelly English
November 4, 2015
To the Syrdyk family: I am so sorry for your loss. Steve's family was friend's of ours when we were growing up. I have such fond sweet memories of the whole family. Every Monday in early Junior Hi we got together to watch the Monkees and when they had the last show, we all (the girls) cried unconsolably. Rest dear friend, Love, Shelly Zbrudzewski English
Sandi York - Sanders (68th Ave. & 20th St. So.)
November 4, 2015
Oh my goodness!! This is such another surprise! Remember Steve so well, such a gentle man and gentleman, as well. Many evening walks, just enjoying the evenings, laughing so hard as we did our impressions of different peoples sprinklers in the neighborhood. Great man, great friend! Aww, so very sorry to hear of this! Gone too soon, my friend, my dear!! Thank you for the joy and light you shared! You will be sorely missed! Fly high, Steve!!
November 4, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss Kathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patty and Jimmy Dagon
Terry Tingen Darmody
November 4, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I knew Steve back at Lakewood High School and he was always such a great guy! He always had a smile for everyone and we were friends though we haven't seen each other in many years. Sincere condolences to his family as I know you are going to miss this fine man. Clearly, he was loved in his adult life.
November 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to you my dear Ashley and your family. My prayers are with all of you.
Frances Lepine SACancer Center
Steve & Vicki Osburn
November 2, 2015
What a great guy Steve was! My favorite neighbor for 20 years. I never heard him raise his voice, use profanity, or speak badly about someone and he always had a smile to share. If the world only had more people like Steve, this world would would be a much better place in which to live. He will be sorely missed. Love to Karen, Ashley and the rest of the family. Until we meet again...Hi-dee-ho neighbor...
Terry and Fran Keane
November 2, 2015
Steve's love of family, friends, and life itself was bigger than could ever be measured. It's been years since we've seen one another, besides John Hagen's memorial celebration, but I can still remember how his smile would light up the whole room, and his laugh was such it will never be forgotten. Prayers to Karen and their family.
TC Boehlert
November 2, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to Karen, Ashley and her family, Aunt Barb, Tina, Kathy, Raymond and Susan's family.
Bonnie Rivenbark-Applegate-Stone
November 2, 2015
Steve is a larger than life, beautiful guy that all of us in our gang will sorely miss. Always smiling, having fun, kidding. I will always remember him yelling at TV sports. Love and comfort to Karen, Ashley and family.
November 2, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Surdyk Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during these difficult times.
Paul Boehlert
November 2, 2015
Sending love, thoughts and prayers to Aunt Barb and all my cousins.
Kathy Hogan Trocheck
November 2, 2015
So sorry to hear of my old friend Steve's passing. We were friends since 3rd or 4th grade at Bay Point Elementary and Junior High, then Lakewood. Our dads hung out together at the old Skyway Bowling alley. And we worked together at the old A&P at Skyway shopping center, where he was a bag boy and I was a cashier, and he locked me in the dairy cooler as a joke. My condolences to his family, to whom I know he was devoted.
Marianne Boehlert
November 2, 2015
Dear Karen, Ashley, Harbor ,Aunt Barb ,Tina ,Kathy and Raymond My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in peace Stephen
Vivian Hippe and Paul Gonnelli III
November 2, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for Karen, Ashley, Billy and Harbor, Steve`s famiy and friends. Loved by so many, Steve will be greatly missed.
Jenn Saner
November 2, 2015
Steve will be greatly missed! We never saw him without a smile on his face. Such a great guy and a huge loss. Thoughts and prayers to his family. With love- The Saner Family
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