STEPHEN FYBISH

--August 27, 2024. Even after these several years passing, the loss of Steve is still raw for many of us. He was a rarely brilliant, extremely kind, and immensely learned man, a friend who will not be forgotten. May his memory be, for each of us who knew him, a blessing.

So sad. I became aware of his death because I was talking to someone about him just the other day and I thought to look him up. Even though I hadn't been in touch with Stephen in a very long time, I've thought of him often, a Paganini Apparition popping up over the years. His humor, wit, unique charm, acquisitive intelligence, enriched my life enormously. Many significant things would probably not and most certainly not have happened had I not met this character who would play his violin for...

I'm so saddened to hear of the death of Stephen whom I met at a funeral when visiting New York from Australia in 1983. He was great fun, witty and interested in everything. If I remember rightly, he even knew the weather at Uluru in 18-- something.

I knew something must be amiss when suddenly all was quiet. My deepest condolences to his nearest and all those who cared.

Dimity Torbett ([email protected])

Steve and I were cousins but of different generations. The last time I saw Steve, we were visiting his elderly Aunt's Upper West Side apartment and I was impressed with his kindness towards his elderly relatives, his delight in sharing stories and his great knowledge not only about weather phenomena but also about New York City's cultural scene. My heartfelt sympathy to my cousin Ira and Steve's step children who I've never met but knew of them because Steve was extremely proud of them and...

I second the sentiments of Paula Friedman--as Steve would want me to do. It was always good to see him. It's unsettling to think he's gone.

Steve Fybish and I were childhood friends from the time we were elementary school classmates. We were founding (and only) members of the Jackson Heights Junior Astronomy Club. Our prize "possession" was a large refracting telescope loaned to us by the Hayden Planetarium. After transporting the large device via the subway, replete with tripod mount, from Manhattan to an open lot in Jackson Heights, Queens, I saw the rings of Saturn for the first time. I was a friend of Steve's as we traveled...

I love you Stepdad and will think of you always with lots of pamphlets, books and articles at the ready to update everyone on all the cultural events and all the latest NYC weather news. You were very loved and will be forevermore...

To the Fybish Family: My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope that the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can bring comfort. Knowing that there's a hope for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

Steve has been a caring and cherished presence in my life since we met nearly 60 years ago. He was one of the most brilliant persons I've known, a loyal friend, a warm and gentle person, witty and incredibly learned in an amazing number of fields. We shall miss him. May his name be for a blessing.