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Stephen Dorf Obituary
Michelle Dorf said she used to fight "a lot" with her brother Stephen S. Dorf. But as the two youngest among six siblings from Bensonhurst in Brooklyn, they were also very close.
He helped her get a job at Euro Brokers/Maxcor Financial Group, where he worked as a communications technician on the 84th floor of 2 World Trade Center. When she could not afford to buy a home by herself, she said, he went in as her partner, and the two got a five-bedroom house in New Milford, N.J.
Mr. Dorf, 39 and single, was also the father figure to his younger sister's 15-year- old son after her divorce. Uncle and nephew were addicted to movies - "Everything. The hottest movie out they'd see," Ms. Dorf, 37, said - and loved nothing more than watching television together, day and night.
"He used to baby-sit a lot," she said. "He used to do everything around the house. I don't know what I'm doing now. I'm lost without him."
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Steve Burtt
September 11, 2023
I didn't know Steve, but met his sister Michelle once. She had told me about losing her dear brother. (I'd driven her home in my taxi.)
I'll always remember that day, and all the people we lost, especially Stephen. He and Michelle lived in my hometown of New Milford, NJ. May he Rest In Peace!
Cindy Roe
September 8, 2021
Remembering Stephen on the 20th anniversary of 9/11...
Anthony Dorf
September 10, 2019
How could 18 years have passed, and never going to stop passing. I have grown up now and you have not been there to see it. My wedding, my career-my life. The death certificate states you were murdered. Not only you but those around you, should this day never be forgotten. Everyone who reads this remember that very day and how you felt, the days and weeks after looking and believing in hope that we would find him, and you some how still alive some where. The years of pain to get over not seeing your face. Yet we keep moving on. People dont forget that day my uncle was killed. He never hurt anyone but yet he was punished like thousands of others. The call from him, the last call people are jumping out of the building. Never forget that day because what happened still haunts us. We were all robbed and nothing can replace my uncles life and all that he taught me!
June 15, 2019
You're in my prayers, brother.
Alex Lai
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Tara Salvaggio
August 7, 2015
Hey uncle Stephen theres not a day goes by where I don't think of you I was devasted when I seem u on TV when they named all the victims and you and my aunt Marie were in those towers . I will never forget the holidays and u dressed up as Santa that madee happy.... Please can u watch over me and my kids....
Anthony Dorf
September 11, 2014
As the day comes to an end our memories do not!! Miss you and will never forget all that you have done for me!! Love you Uncle Stephen!!
Anthony Dorf
September 10, 2014
My uncle Stephen was the most wonderful and honorable man I have ever known! He was my father figure growing up, and I'm still lost without and missing you!! Xoxo
Stephen as we will always remember him. He was part of the East 5th St. crew in Brooklyn, on the late 70's. RIP my friend. God Bless
Glen Heil
September 11, 2013
John Gaito
September 10, 2013
I will remember Steven as a teenager, as the last time I saw him was about 1980 , even as a young man Steven had a gentile way about him, god bless him rest in peace Steven .
Frances Marshall
September 7, 2009
Here it is another year without your cheerful smile and giving nature. To say we miss you doesn't seem adequate, there is a vacant spot in our heart.
You will always remain in our hearts.
With all our love,
Aunt Fran & Uncle Bill
Frances Marshall
September 11, 2008
Cannot believe another year has passed. You are forever in our thoughts and heart. We all miss you.
With all our love,
Aunt Fran & Uncle Bill
Inner City Sports Little League
March 22, 2008
It's rainin' but there ain't a cloud in the sky
Musta been a tear from your eye
Everything'll be okay
Funny thought I felt a sweet summer breeze
Musta been you sighin' so deep
Don't worry we're gonna find a way
Brett Dzadik
December 29, 2007
Steven,
All these years have gone by and I'm ashamed to say that I didn't know a resident in the same town as I was killed on 9/11. God Bless you and your family... you all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Frances Marshall
September 10, 2007
Dearest Stephen,
Another year has passed since that fateful day. You still remain in our hearts and thoughts, never to be forgotten. Your precious love for all of us lives in each of us.
With loving thoughts,
Aunt Fran & Uncle Bill
Kristine
October 17, 2006
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
P Tabbernor
September 28, 2006
In remembrance....
Frances Marshall
September 13, 2006
My beloved nephew Stephen I cannot believe that it has been five years since that tragic day when you were taken from us leaving us with heavy hearts.
You are forever in our thoughts and prayers. You'll never be forgotten. We know that you are in the loving hands of Our Lord along side with your mother.
With all our love,
Aunt Fran & Uncle Bill
Joan Radionoff
September 12, 2006
There's nothing I or anyone else can say that will relieve your pain and acute sense of loss. Nor will I say, "I know how you feel." because I truly don't.I hope there are days when you just think of the man and smile at your good memories, not reliving the horror of 9/11. My prayers to you and each and every soul lost that horrific day. God bless you, God bless us all.
Debbie Marshall
September 11, 2005
I can hardly believe that you now have been gone from us for four years. There is not a day that goes by when I don't think about you and what happened to you. Dear cousin of mine the memories of you will always be with me though out my life. From the first visit by myself without Aunt Frances and Uncle Bill and my siblings you welcomed me, showed me New York like it was my first visit there, even though I consider New York my second home town, you loved the city I remembered that about you you knew it like the back of your hand. I remember the last time I had seen you I was visiting grandpa right after grandma died and went to see your mom and sisters you had been working and we ordered Chinese for dinner, you joked with me about how I had to get home early or grandpa would lock me out, he did not believe in giving out the key you said he was from the old days 8:00 and you had to be in, then when we got back he called to see what time I was coming home and it was only 5:30pm he said it was getting late and we laughed I will always remember that, that had been the last time that I had seen you. I will always remember you and smile God rest your wonderful soul. Let grandpa know that I won't be out to late. Hopefully I will have a key. Love you always and forever and hope to see you in heaven, Cousin Debbie
Frances Marshall
September 11, 2005
Stephen, you will always be in our hearts. You were a wonderful nephew and ever thoughtful and kind to everyone you encounted on your journey through life and I know that you are in the Hands of Our Lord. We all miss you!
Love always,
Aunt Frances & Uncle Bill
michelle
September 17, 2003
To my brother Stephen,I miss you more than anything I will ever miss and will never let you go. I thought I had forever to say sorry for all the silly things in the past,but I guess I didnt,I will miss working with you and seeing you 24/7,You are in my heart and mind everyday of my life and I will not ever get over losing you,I thought we would see each other get old and that was robbed from you and I will never forget it!! May God hold you as close as I do.
Your sister Michelle
Ann Marie Dorf
September 17, 2003
My dear dear Stephen,
Although its been 2 years now since we last seen eachother, I feel even more closer to you. I miss you so much dear brother stephen. I always say prayers for you, that where you might be now, is a beautiful and wonderful place, and when my time comes, I will see you once again. Love you always,
Your dear Sister Ann Marie.
Eva and Anna Dorf
September 11, 2003
May God bless Steve, let Him rest in peace.
PHIL ZUCCARELLO
September 19, 2002
I KNEW STEVE BACK IN HIS DAYS LIVING IN BROOKLYN IN THE 80'S AND 90'S. WE WORKED TOGETHER IN MY FATHERS DELI AND FROM THERE WE BECAME VERY GOOD FRIENDS. WE WOULD HANG OUT EVERY NIGHT BOWLING ,SHOOTING POOL,GOING TO THE MOVIES OR HANGING OUT AT THE LOCAL BAR. THE ONLY ARGUMENTS WE EVER HAD WAS OVER OUR SPORTS TEAMS. STEVE WAS A MET -GIANT FAN WHILE IM A YANKEE -JETS FAN. IT WAS A GOOD TIME IN MY LIFE.
I WAS CRUSHED TO SEE HIS BROTHER HOLDING STEVE'S PICTURE IN THE DAILY NEWS. I COULDNT BELIEVE IT.
MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY.
Amanda Stone
September 9, 2002
I'm a 9th grader at St.Pius X Highschool in Houston, Tx. At my school, we were given bracelets to remember the people who were lost on 9/11. I was given Stephen. My prays and thoughts go out to ya'll as the Anniversary approaches. We are also having a Liturgy to honor others who were lost. We are going to wear these bracelets for 10 days to remember everyone. I hope that ya'll are doing well.
Andrew Andres
July 16, 2002
To the family and friends of Steve. I hope the Lord warms your soul when a thought of Steve enters your mind.I thought I had no direct connection to the big day, after reading your goodbys to him it sort of hits home.I hope there is a smile once in a while for you God Bless you.
Rafael Ocasio
June 3, 2002
I recently had the pleasure of meeting Stephen's brother Joseph. I did not know Stephen at all, however, in the little time getting to know Joseph, I'm sure that I was seeing a mirror reflection of Stephen. What a decent, hardworking, caring,loving and selfless soul he must have been. Stephen, you are now reaping His promise uttered from the Cross on Calvary, "This day, you shall be with Me in Paradise." MAY PERPEPTUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON YOU STEPHEN. BE AT PEACE WITH CHRIST, NO ONE CAN HARM YOU EVER AGAIN.
Mary Napier
May 3, 2002
Dear Stephen,
To a sweet and wonderful person to whom is missed greatly by all his family in New York and also here in Michigan. We miss you with all your hearts and may God bless your soul. I miss you and love you.
Your cousin,
Mary
Angie Campbell
April 25, 2002
May God Bless you and watch over the ones that you left behind on 9/11/01. Rest in his loving peace..........
EBI Memorial Website
March 19, 2002
For a more in-depth memorial tribute for Stephen and his EBI colleagues lost on 9/11, please also visit:
http://wtc.technologyshoppe.com/
Thank you.
Keith DiNardo
March 10, 2002
Steve was the same age as I was at that time, and I have a similar relationship with my siblings as he did; A good man just doing his job to make a living and gone because of sick people who never learned the joy of life; I didn't have a personal connection to 9/11; now I think I do
Tara Ann Dorf
March 5, 2002
Im writing a little something to my Uncle. Since i havent seen you in a while i just wanted to let everyone know how special u were in my life. When i found out about you i was crushed because i just didnt lose u I lost my Aunt Marie to she worked on the 99th floor in tower 1. So i took it very hard. So i just want to say I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. You will always be in my prayers. SO Uncle Stephen im just saying GoodBye since i havent said it yet to u. I will miss you.
January 12, 2002
DEAR LORD SHINE YOUR LIGHT ON YOUR
SON STEPHEN S.DORF AND MAY HE REST
IN PEACE WITH GOD AND HIS ANGELS.
GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY WE NEVER
FORGET 9/11/01...AMEN
Teresa Jahn
January 4, 2002
We are very sorry for your loss of Stephen. May his life and love live on in those who love him. May the sorrow in your hearts be lightened by warm memories of times shared with Stephen. Our hearts cry with you.
America Cries
We see your sorrow-
and our hearts cry....
We can not erase your pain
but you do not have to face the anguish alone-for we-
-the American people-
are beside you.
We so desperately want to have the touch that brings you comfort,
the strength that gives you courage,
and the words to lighten your spirits.
And when we are left speechless
may the silence of our nation weave love into your hearts
to ease your sorrow.
May you find healing through our nation's strength as we-
-the American people-
face this difficult time together. Our hearts are with you. Teresa Jahn
Dixon, IL
GEORGE RAMOS
January 3, 2002
STEVE WAS MY BEST BUDDY AT EBI.WE USED TO COMMUTE TO WORK TOGETHER.HE WAS A MOST KIND AND GENTLE PERSON.I LOOK BACK AT THE GOOD TIMES WHEN WE USED TO PLAYFULLY GET INTO ARGUMENTS OVER THE SILLIEST THING'S ON THE WAY TO WORK.YOU WERE TRULY A GREAT PERSON AND I WILL ALWAY'S KEEP YOU IN MY HEART.GOD BLESS YOU PAL!!!
Maggie Reyes
December 27, 2001
I had the pleasure of meeting Steve while working at Euro Brokers. He always had a smile for me. He was a wonderful person. He is sorely missed. Rest In Peace Steve...til we see each other again.
Love Always...Maggie
Howard Sprau
December 14, 2001
Everything they sayabout steve is true..he was a great person. I workd at EBI for a couple of years and spent alot of time with him in the smoking room...and during those quick breaks, he listened to all my complaints...he would laugh at them...and I realize how stupid they where....steve I wil miss you.
Monica Acevedo
December 7, 2001
Dear Steve,
It’s been so different without you that it’s still hard to believe that you are no longer with us at EBI. You were such a gentle, kind, and wonderful person. I will always remember you as a helping man with a smile that just brightens the room. I’m sure that you are very happy in your new life and one of these days we shall see each other again.
I will miss!!!!!
Love always Monica Acevedo
LILLIAN BRAVO
December 5, 2001
i worked with steve a few years ago at euro brokers, and he was the sweetest, kindest person i have met in a long time.
he will be greatly missed
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