Stephen Joseph Ladika

Heidi,
So sorry for your loss, after seeing you in North Carolina, I wondered how your father was and after losing my father just months ago, I understand how great the loss is. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Dear Heidi & Matt,
Although we've never met I want to express my condolences to you and your family on the passing to eternal life of your beloved dad. I was the organist at that church when he was the associate pastor. He was a gentleman of the first class and we had some good laughs from time to time.
He touched my life in a special way. I have fond memories of him!

Anthony Woronowski, Sautee,Georgia

Dear Ladika Family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad - I remember him fondly as Associate Pastor at St. John the Baptist in Alden, NY - I was in grade school and I always thought he looked like Perry Como - we were all very happy for him when he met your mom and began a new life in Florida - we hope that the fond memories of both your parents will help you at this sad time.

I have many favorite memories and stories about Steve and Maryann but the most recent took place only a couple of weeks before his surgery.
He called me as he did many times and said "what are you doing?" I am taking you to lunch and then we are going to look at Mercedes Benz automobiles?" I told him I needed to go to Home Depot and he said great there is one accross the street from the dealership. If you know Steve he always got the results he wanted. So, off we went.
He demanded...

Heidi and Matt - Will always remeber your Dad as a great person and friend. One of the few that always had his door open to visitors. Some famous Steve quotes: "I didn't ask you if you were alright, I asked you do you want to drink!" "Take Charge PAUL!" "Big Burly Dan" "Sunk of a Ditch" A great man - In my thoughts and prayers -

Heidi and Matt - I will never forget the incredible strength and support the Ladika family provided my family upon the passing of my mother and stepfather, Pat and Frank. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Steve, Maryann, Pat and Frank are together now and we can cherish the wonderful memories we have of them!

Dear Heidi, Matt, family and friends,

What a guy! Steve surely was generous about sharing his love for life and had many friends because he was a friend to many.
I laugh when recalling times of he and I laughing, at who knows what, until tears rolled down our faces. There were quite a few of those times, thankfully!
There’s no question he touched my life positively and I have many, many happy memories I’ll carry with me forever and also know others, who will do the...