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Steven Rosenburg Obituary
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Steven A. Rosenburg was born in Boston in 1951 grew up in Randolph, MA. He moved to Atlanta as a teen, but attended Boston University as well as Georgia State University. Steve was the entrepreneur who founded STEVERINO's Subway sandwich chain and PREMIER VIDEO. In 1989, after retiring from his many business enterprises, Steve founded the Atlanta Division of the MEN'S SENIOR BASEBALL LEAGUE, which he managed until his death. Steve always said that he was lucky to have done the two things in life that he loved most; "traveling the world and playing baseball!" In retirement, Steve was the Commissioner of the Men's Senior Baseball League and of the Men's Adult Baseball League. He loved the game of baseball and the excitement of managing the area leagues. He was a 1997 Inaugural Inductee into the MSBL/MABL Hall of Fame, serving the Atlanta MSBL/MABL as President since 1992. He was also a past MSBL/MABL National Board Member and since 1998 was MSBL/MABL World Series Assistant Tournament Director. Steve also served as Information Director for Baseball for the 1996 U.S Summer Olympic Games. He also coordinated the baseball portion of the Georgia Senior Olympics and the World Masters Games. Even during his illness, he was not willing to give up baseball. It was Steve's goal to pitch "one more game" and in fact, just 6 weeks ago he pitched a full 9 innings. Steve was also an active supporter of the Maccabi Games, serving as mentor, coach and sponsor to the boy's baseball team. He also traveled with them for international competitions. He was preceded in death by his parents Al and Ruth Rosenburg of Kennesaw, GA. He leaves to mourn his passing, his beloved girlfriend, Debby Hall-Griffin of Lawrenceville, his best friends Jeff and Lauren Boyar of Roswell, Steve Givotobsky of Baltimore, MD. Steve also leaves his brother and sister in law, Robert and Rosalind Rosenburg of Woodstock, his sister and brother in law, Elaine and Robert Morris of Loganville, his nephew Corey, adopted nephew Nick Boyar, and beautiful nieces Jenna and Ruth. Steve also leaves many close friends and business acquaintances and will be truly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services will be 11AM Friday, June 23, 2006 at Arlington Memorial Park in Sandy Springs, GA Arrangements by Dresslers Jewish Funeral Care Atlanta 770-451-4999.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Rosenburg
Michael Cadenazzi
June 16, 2021
I was fortunate to have worked a Vegas tournament with Steve in 2006. He was an incredible man to work with and learn from. It was only 2 weeks and regrettably he passed after that tourny but to this day when I am working a baseball tourny or anticipating what I need to do, he comes right into my head giving me the answers as always. I miss Steve very much as we became great friends even in that short period of time. Rest in peace Steve and please continue to talk to me on your own terms.
Debra Hall-Griffin
June 19, 2007
Steve, it's so difficult to believe that you have been gone for a year...today it seems as if you are here talking with me. Your legacy is alive and the games go on, just as you would want! Please know that I miss you and love you and thank you for being 'you'. I wonder if the phone still rings every Sunday morning?
Love, Deb
Sid Barrett
June 5, 2007
I had the privilege of umpiring Steve's next to last playoff game, the first game of a doubleheader in the three game 2005 championship series. It was well over 90 degrees, and he didn't throw a pitch that went more than 65 mph, but not one of them went straight and the batters didn't have a chance. The next day, I am told, he got up and did it again to win the pennant.
I got a bunt single off Rosie once. That may well have been the highlight of my baseball career.
Rest in peace, Steve. If there is baseball in the next life, I'm sure you'll be starting in the majors.
Alex Shead
March 8, 2007
No truer statement was more applicable to you than "Baseball is Life".
Chance Cain
October 3, 2006
I have appreciated the time I got to know you Steve. You are a true baseball man. Your cleats will be hard to fill, for sure. Thanks for all that you have done for the game of baseball and for being such a great person to all. You will be dearly missed and thanks for the many lives you have touched with your caring, loving spirit.
David Underwood
October 2, 2006
Rosie,
I never had the chance to meet you personally, but from what I have read and heard I know you are a good man. I wanted to say thanks for creating a league so we can continue to chase our dreams.
Robbie Thomas
September 18, 2006
Steve,
Words can't begin to express how grateful we all are to have this league, built from your heart and love of the game, in which to play. Very few people that have walked this Earth have had such a profound impact on so many peoples' lives. God Bless You.
Bill Jurney
September 14, 2006
Thanks, Rosie, for giving us a chance to do it like kids again!! It is too easy to take it for granted-but you paved the way for us and stayed and played! Your mark is indelible!
George Johnson
August 27, 2006
Rosie,
From the time we worked our first tournament together, I knew that you were Gods gift to baseball in the form of a Saint on Earth. I looked forward to your twice-a-year direction of the Las Vegas tournaments and I thanked the man upstairs for sending you to help me through each and every one of them.
I was in total shock when I learn of your passing as I had no idea of any illness. That is Steves way ... mild and calm, but firm and soothing with his deep grovally voice. Never a hint of worry, while caring for the perfect outcome.
Thank you Rosie for the guidence not only for your baseball knowledge, but from you as a friend. You are missed, but never will be forgotten.
My condolences to his family, friends and all he touched in the game of baseball. He was truely a great gentleman.
Chris Weekley
August 23, 2006
Although I have never formally met you.I have played against you and observed your competative glare.I Thank you for this League and will play this game you loved in your memory
John Flading
August 21, 2006
Rosie,
I just learned of your untimely passing. During your life on earth you certainly have made a difference for thousands of men, like my myself and my knuckleheaded team. You gave us back part of our childhood that we thought was lost forever, through BASEBALL. Thank You! I only hope that there is a baseball team in heaven that will let you pitch, I also hope they don't hit you as hard as we did. Thank you for all your hard work it was very much appreciated, even though it was not expressed enough.You are a great man and will be missed dearly.
- Former Coach and player of the Cobb County Reds
Colman Roberts
August 13, 2006
It was a pleasure playing with you on the Durham Bulls for the past 3 years. I first met Rosie at the High School Baseball Clinic in Pittsburgh in 2001. I never knew I would be playing with him years later. A man that loved the game. We will miss you.
Michael Cadenazzi
August 10, 2006
Rosie,
I am so sad that our real friendship, in its infancy, was so short. I spent three wonderful weeks getting to know you and sharing our life's passion, ambitions and secrets. Thank you for all your advice and the time you took to fuel our relationship. I prayed very hard for you when you were sick on this earth and I have and will continue to pray for you while not on this earth. Fair Winds and Following Seas my fine friend. And Thank you.
Randy Bassett
July 26, 2006
Steve,
It was a pleasure knowing you. Your love of the game will continue with all of those you touched along the way. We will dedicate this season to your memory with many more seasons to come. It was always a pleasure to play along side you or against you. You were a true gentleman and great sportsman.
You will be missed and remembered. Thanks for all you have done to continue the legacy of baseball.
Your friend,
Lemuel (Lem) Buster, Jr.
July 26, 2006
OK,now you have gone to play,coach/manage in the super league. Guess I will have to wait and just work on the many memories of the past. You will be missed and never forgotten.
Rick Ford
July 23, 2006
I have worked closely with Rosie for many years and came to know and respect him as a person. Rosie's dedication and love for the game of baseball was tremendous. Well done my friend. Atlanta MSBL is forever in your gratitude.
Frank Corbett
July 19, 2006
For only being in msbl for three years, it didn't take long to meet Steve.I said to myself, what a nice guy. Then I saw him everywhere, in every dug-out, with every team, at any field, even in Alabama just making the rounds, shaking hands, saying hello.You could tell he was at home.What a great man.
Bart Zeller
July 19, 2006
I had the pleasure of serving on the National Board with Steve and played one of the first international series with him. He was passionate about baseball, loved Atlanta's MSBL and was always the first to greet managers at the World Series in Phoenix with a smile. He will be missed, however, I know that someone in Atlanta will step up to the plate and continue Steve's journey.
Jon Cooper
July 17, 2006
Rosie - Thank you for allowing ALL OF US the opportunity to continue playing the game that we love so very much. We'll miss you my friend. Peace be with you.
Jon Cooper ( Atlanta, Ga. )
Mike Chase
July 13, 2006
Well, Steve, you made the 'bigs'. From the first video I rented from you to the last time you gave me the steal sign and I laughed, I enjoyed you thoroughly in my life. Thanks for all the memories. My life has been all the richer for knowing you.
I will miss you, Steve.
Mike Chase
FRED SHELTON
July 13, 2006
STEVE, had a love and passion not only for the game of baseball but also for people. I'll always have great memories for being able to talk with Steve his last few days of his life. I was lucky to be the president of the league and we spoke everyday to make sure things were going just the way Steve wanted them to go. He was so detailed on every matter because he cared and he had seen every aspect over the years. Thanks for the memories.
DARRELL McGHEE
July 11, 2006
I GOT TO KNOW STEVE THROUGH THE MABL 18+ DIVISION. STEVE GAVE ME MY FIRST MANAGING OPPORTUNITY IN THIS LEAGUE. THIS WAS A HUGE CHANCE FOR ME TO COACH AGAIN BEING THAT I AM IN A WHELLCHAIR MYSELF. THIS FACT DID NOT SEEM TO MATTER TO STEVE. I MET HIM IN THE 2005 BASEBALL SEASON AND FOUND STEVE TO BE A VERY FAIR MAN THAT TRULEY LOVES THIS GAME OF BASEBALL. I WILL MISS ROSEY AND I DID COME TO LOVE HIM. RIP STEVE.
DARRELL McGHEE
Mike Fussell
July 11, 2006
Rosie -
Thank you for making MSBL possible in Atlanta. Baseball was always my favorite sport as a child, and I gave it up at age 14 to pursue another. Once I turned 40 and found the league, it gave me the opportunity to again participate and test my skills against all those that I missed the first time around. Rosie, you truely gave me my "second childhood" -- what a wonderful gift that I will always treasure.
Bob Thorn
July 6, 2006
I have known Steve for about 10 years 5 as a manager and 5 as an umpire. He was a great asset to MSBL and was a good friend. I will miss him on the ball field saying you umpired a good game just missed only 3 this time and also miss him when I went to Arizona. Steve, all of MSBL and your friends will miss you and I know Atlanta MSBL would not be what it is today without you.
Tristan Andersen
July 5, 2006
Steve, it was always a pleasure talking with you. I feel very fortunate to have known you. Your hard work for the MSBL/MABL has given so many of us an opportunity to enjoy ourseves playing the game we all love. Our hearts and thoughts are with you and your family.
Justin White
July 4, 2006
Steve was a good, kind man. I enjoyed my time with him at the 2004 MSBL World Series in Arizona. He could talk/play baseball with the best of them! Thanks for everything you did.
Michael Mondejar
July 4, 2006
steve you legacy will live forever through the alt mabl. thank for giving us players baseball after college careers are over.
Gloria Mann
July 2, 2006
I send my sincerest condolences and sympathy to Steve Rosenburg's brother, sister, and extended family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pep Monserrate
June 30, 2006
As Pittsburg Pirates' great Roberto Clemente once said: ''Any time you have an opportunity to make a difference in this world and you don't, then you are wasting your time on Earth.''
Rosey was our Clemente. He possesed an unparalleled love for the game of baseball, a great sense of sportsmanship, a strong devotion to community involvement and a neverending compassion for others.
Like #21, he was taken from us too early, but will be remembered always by all whose lives he touched.
Rob Ochotnicky
June 29, 2006
As a veteran player of twelve years in both the M.A.B.L and the M.S.B.L. I have had the pleasure of being around Rosie and the enthusiasm he brought to the leages. Now a manager of the Atlanta Aztecs, attending the managers meetings and seeing how much "heart" Steve put into his passion of baseball, I fully recognize how much he will be missed. The Atlanta Aztecs extend their condolences to Steve's family and friends and furthermore ensure that whatever we can do to help continue Rosie's leagacy, consider it done. We hope that you are enjoying your "Field of Dreams" now Rosie, you certainly deserve it!
Bob Atwater
June 28, 2006
Steve Rosenburg was introduced to me by Billy Townsend (my brother in law) in the early to mid-90s when I became involved in the MABL. Billy mentioned that Steve was a great guy, and Steve lived past those expectations in my mind. Steve named our Memorial Day Tournament after Billy shortly after his death during a game on the 4th of July in 97, and our family is honored by this. Steve always had kind words to say about Billy and how the day he died was one of the most heartfelt days in Steve's life. Contributions like this were common from Steve, and he always looked at how decisions will work for or against people; he had a great but silent presence and earned respect by being himself. I recall Steve being absolutely fair and honest in the league, and he was a role model for me and many more. This man is special and will always have a great place in my heart. It is belief that Steve and Billy are now together with the Lord.
Dave Cundy
June 28, 2006
Steve was a gem on the diamond; a great guy to play with or to play against. Off the field he was a very good friend to both me and my son (who plays in MABL). But Steve was greatest in his abilities to keep the Atlanta leagues on track and growing, without any personal agendas, as well as to work tirelessly for MSBL National. He was especially visible around tournament times, even though his best work was behind the scenes organizing and planning. Steve will be greatly missed by our Atlanta organizations, MSBL National, and baseball in general. But he is not "out" of baseball; he just simply got called up to play in the "Big Show". PLAY BALL, Steve.
Manny Padilla
June 28, 2006
I played ball with you and against you. Either way you brought out the best in me. May you rest in peace.
Kennedy McFarland
June 27, 2006
Steve,
I didn't get a chance to meet you but I share the love of baseball just like you did. After lettering four years at Grambling State University in baseball I thought my baseball career was over until I found out about the league you created. I've been able to meet some great people may God bless you and your family.
Steve Miles
June 27, 2006
I met Steve when I assumed the manager position for the then-30+ Classics in 1993. From there, he convinced me to get more involved with MSBL, and I became League Secretary, serving with Rosey and Jeff until 2004. The one thing I particularly miss since that time is the daily conversation about anything and nothing in particular. Those conversations became less frequent when I moved on to help with my daughters' softball teams, but they were still treasured.
Thru Sunday afternoons, the game against the Silver Bullets at the old stadium, Carolina Cup tournaments, Billy Townsend Memorial Day tournaments, Georgia Games, Southern League Fantasy Camps and so many more events, I got to see a glimpse of who and what Steve was.
Steve was a friend to all. I cherish his memory. We are all truly Blessed to have had Steve as our friend.
May God Bless and keep you, my friend!
Ed Boyd
June 27, 2006
Rosie was very warm an receptive at our EMBL league meetings. His love for the game and appreciation for the players was what impressed me the most.
jesse mills
June 27, 2006
Steve
Thanks for starting MSBL. It really has made a differnce in my life. God Bless and R.I.P.
Debra Hall-Griffin
June 26, 2006
Steve, you made my life complete! I will forever remember 'our times' together. Deb
Phil Sharple
June 26, 2006
Steve,
Thank you for letting us all be kids again. I know that you are in the field of dreams where there are no rain-outs and every day is a great one. We'll miss you.
Debra Hall-Griffin
June 26, 2006
You completed my life! I love you and will always remember 'our times' together.
Laurie Boyar
June 25, 2006
It is such an honor to have been your friend. I have read all the wonderful tributes that have been written, but somehow words just seem to escape me.
To my lifelong friend, I will now and forever keep you close in my heart.
I miss you so
Love you Laurie Boyar
Rob DiRosario
June 25, 2006
Steve, you touched many lives locally and nationally. Although our time spent together was short, it was a pleasant time for me. You will be missed. Thank you for all you did.
Randy Evans
June 23, 2006
It will be a different World Series this fall without Rosie.
Steve always had a list of items for us to take care of each day we came to the office.
World Series Staff Member
Steve Lichtenstadter
June 23, 2006
Steve:
I'll remember you as the number one baseball fan. You were always supporting the game and always reminding everyone how fortunate we were to be playing as adults.
I'll also remember Rosey as a guy who was never too busy to chat about baseball, gambling or anything else that might come up and always had a good word about everyone.
I know the team where you are now has it's veteran southpaw.
We'll miss you.
Bruce Hollmuller
June 23, 2006
I played against Rosey on 3 different teams over the last 7 years. The last couple years, I had the opportunity to get to know Rosey by attending some of the Manager's Meetings. I realized right away that this man was a great leader and communicator. He was always fair and truthful.
MSBL has lost a great man. We can only hope we can carry on your legend Rosey.......Your League.
Mike Carter
June 23, 2006
It appears to me that God is starting a new Baseball League. Afterall, who would God choose to run it?? It would have to be someone with unquestionable ethics, character, judgement, and intelligence. It must be someone with a passion for the game and all persons involved in it. It would have to someone dedicated and honest and it would have to be someone dedicated to extremely long hours and patience for everyone and every situation. The person God selects must be very special and that person.......is Rosey. We'll all miss you Steve, and we will remember you always...especially on Sunday afternoons.
larry livingston
June 23, 2006
Rosie
From the mile high popfly in Phoenix in 1990 to the many games in Atlanta, both with and against you, it has been an absolute pleasure to share the diamond and life's many great stories with you. We will all miss you so very much, but will gather strength and comfort from our many fond memories. Your competitive spirit and true love of the game of baseball will be an enduring inspiration to all of us. We have lost a crafty left-hander, but I bet you have already struck out Shoeless Joe. I'm going to miss you, my friend.
David Dresner
June 23, 2006
To the friends and family of Steve Rosenburg,
I had the pleasure of being coached by Steve Rosenburg, LSU Head Coach Skip Bertman and Miami Dade College Head Coach Steve Hertz in Mexico City when 15 Jewish high school ball players and I were selected from around the country to represent the United States at the Pan-American Maccabi Games in 1999.
Coach Rosenburg made us feel welcome on campus at LSU and taught us respect for the game on and off the field while we were winning the gold medal in Mexico City. It was an opportunity of a lifetime not only as a ballplayer, but as a young man, to learn from Coach Rosenburg. He was always so kind to us and made us feel like we were a team. He was always open to us and we considered him our friend. He cut the pressure on and off the field, since we were practicing everyday and playing double headers at night, in the Mexican summer heat. He also threw great batting practice and told us great stories. His pick-off move to first base was probably the most dangerous I ever saw. I was a leadoff man who stole bases, and yes, he did pick me off more than once in a scrimmage.
We were fortunate enough to know him. There was no barrier of him being a coach and us being his players. We were a team. We were friends. And that's why we won the gold medal for our country.
I just moved to Atlanta from Miami two months ago after graduating from Florida State University and decided to join a men’s baseball league. After high school, I didn’t pursue baseball because I decided to pursue a career as a musician and a writer. It wasn't until I reached this homepage I found out about losing Steve Rosenburg. I miss him. Even my family does. We only knew each other for a month or more, but he grew up in a similar fashion to me, so we could always relate to each other. He made me feel like what I was doing as a 16 year old ballplayer was right on target. He and the rest of the 1999 USA Maccabi team gave me strength and confidence that I still use today.
I know he'd be proud that I am still looking to play baseball as a college graduate. He would also be proud of me and the other guys from the USA 1999 Maccabi team, as some of us are currently pitching into the College World Series, playing Minor League Ball, or beginning our lives as professionals and grown men. He helped us become the men you see today. For that I am forever blessed. God bless him and his family in this time of loss.
That said, I look forward to playing ball with some of the people who have read this note.
With respect and sincerity,
David Dresner
Atlanta, GA
PS: If possible, it would be a blessing to meet his family and friends. I cannot make it to his funeral today, for that I am sorry. But if the family is holding Shiva, it would be an honor to represent the 1999 USA Maccabi teeam. Please call me at your earliest convenience (786) 314-6384 or email at work [email protected].
I will be reading kaddish for him tonight at The Temple.
Steve Adamson
June 23, 2006
Steve,
Atlanta MSBL/MABL was fortuante to have such a good person directing the league.
I enjoyed talking with you about baseball and other things at the Fall Classic in Clearwater this past year....Many thanks for all that you've done for the game of baseball in Atlanta and beyond...
I'm sure the "man upstairs" has a position already lined up for you in his league.
Jud Waites
June 23, 2006
I first met Rosie in 1998, when I took over mid-season (in my first year in the MSBL) as manager of the 28+ SandGnats. We had forfeited too many games due to lack of players, and were required by the league rules (and rightfully so) to be booted from the league. But by mid-season, I had already been bitten hard by the baseball bug that Rosie had worked so hard to spread to others through the MABL/MSBL, so I asked Rosie if the team could be reinstated if I convinced the other managers to whom we had forfeited to reschedule our games. He saw my love of the game was as strong as his, and relented. Thanks to Rosie and the other managers, the SandGnats were reinstated, and played 8 games in 13 days. (Our pitchers didnt like me very much for a few weeks after that, but we went 1-7 and qualified for the last spot in the playoffs!) That's when I knew the league was in good hands. He managed the league in the right way because he managed it for the right reason: he loved people and he loved baseball. Rosie's love of the game is what created and maintained the high quality league that we have now. I will miss his honesty, integrity, dedication, patience, fairness, passion for baseball and his friends, his slow curve, our friendly rivalry on the field, his damned instinct to know when I was going to try to steal second, and his unmistakeable, deep and gravelly voice with the distinct Yankee -- oops, I meant "Red Sox" accent ! They say that soldiers never die, they just fade away. Well, I don't think Rosie will ever die, his curve ball will just break slower. Rosie, here's to you. We will miss you, my friend.
Sammy Foster
June 23, 2006
Steve,
Thanks you so much not only for baseball but for always sending toys, and gifts to our community youths each year in support of my non-profit organization odysseyproductionsinc. Some may never truly know some of the other wonderful things that you've done without truly getting recognized for it. You will be missed.
Sammy Foster
Marietta Mets
David Hutchins
June 22, 2006
Rosey,
As Drew said to me that day a few years, ago when you spent hours showing him your baseball "Stuff" (collection), "Dad, Rosey is so cool and he knows everything 'bout baseball" he was right on target. Steve, you are so cool and will so be missed by all. Your zeal for life and willingness to help any in need is what we all will remember. It was an honor and privilege to play with you all these years and I am glad I came back for this year to see you and the guys again. We will all miss you! Say hey to Billy T. for me.
van williams
June 22, 2006
I have played baseball every year since i was 4 years old. I remember when I met Rosey how much he enjoyed the game, much to my dismay because I thought I enjoyed it more than anybody else. Semi-organized adult baseball had been around Atlanta since the 70s. When the MSBL came along Rosey jumped at the chance to be a part of it. I cant even begin to describe my appreciation for all of his time and hard work he put into making adult baseball what it is in Atlanta. Every time I saw him I told him THAANKS. What a great job he did. His MSBL legacy will carry on for a long time. I never knew him personally. Just on the ballfield and when I managed a team in the South Atlanta league. When he pitched he had the best time. Those who did not know him laughed at his velocity. Those who did know him knew to beware of his delivery. I always had trouble hitting him. He would throw slow, slower and then literaly float one up to me in the box. My eyes would greatly increase in size. I would end up on my front foot and swing and come up with nothing but air. He would then smile big and I would give him back my big southern grin and walk back to the dugout.
Steve,
Thaanks for all of the hard work, time and love for the game you gave in this world. We will miss you.
Van Williams
Charlie Blackwell
June 22, 2006
Baseball life is the BEST!
paul mclarty
June 22, 2006
steve was tough,firm,and kind!i'll miss you. paul mclarty:east marietta jaguars.
Edwin Marcial
June 22, 2006
Steve's care and nouturing of the MSBL is something I will always be greatful for. It brought baseball back into my life and has fostered many friendships. Steve was a good man with a great heart. I will miss him dearly.
God Bless,
Claire Randle
June 22, 2006
I wish I were telling you this personally, Steve... It was always a pleasure working with you when I was with Georgia Games. You always had a smile on your face and such remarkable enthusiasm for the game of baseball. No doubt there are many who knew you better, but I am lucky to have known you at all.
Travis
June 22, 2006
Rosey,
Well the truth is finally going to come out about you. You were NOT really a curmudgeon, it was just a front you put up to the baseball family that allowed you to keep a fair and balanced approach to your dealings. If only they knew you were like an M&M, hard & crunchy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside.
How many times did we hear people yell, "Rosey's Rules!"? Odd it was always those people who did not agree with your decision 'that time' but the next time if it benefitted that person/team then it was 'just a rule'. I commend you how you always played it as straight down the middle as possible to ensure that the greater good was served. It was always about the league as a whole, never just about a team or a player. I wish every manager and player could have seen it that way.
After working with you for the past 7 years or so doing the website and various other league duties I am not sure how I will fill my days because I think we spoke what seemed to be everyday, although over the last few years I was proud to get you email savvy (to a point).
Rosey, my promise to you, and I believe I speak for the masses, is that all you have built & worked for (Atlanta baseball, tournaments, good will in the community, etc) will continue and strengthen your legacy. As a testament to how much you did, it will take many to do so. (Gentlemen, the line forms to the right.)
It was a pleasure to have gotten to know the "real you" over the years. Who'd have thunk a Jewish Red Sox fan and Catholic Yankee fan would have become fast friends?
Thank you for the wisdom you bestowed upon me and how you relayed your love of baseball to Zachary. He will have to tell his little brother about the man they call Rosey.
Yours in baseball,
Travis
p.s. One thing I do know - it will rain this weekend because whenever you tried to slip away for a weekend it inevitably rained or there was a serious threat. Thanks!
Oh yea, when you get a chance and settle in wherever you got 'assigned', flash me some kind of sign about what baseball is like there.
Glenn Garrison League President , Central NC MSBL
June 22, 2006
Steve was always a gentlemen, and would do whatever he could to help you. His love of baseball was well-known to all who knew him, and his selfless approach to running his league and the tournaments he was involved in, showed through their great success.
Steve, I looked up to you in many ways, and always appreciated the insights you provided me. You will be missed.
Vic Blanton
June 22, 2006
Steve, thanks for helping us to continue to "chase our dreams" in America's favorite past time sport. U enable us to play baseball years pass our prime even if we were told we were too old to do it. Your hard work keeping the ATL Men's Amateur/Senior Baseball Leagues as two of the premier Leagues in all of MABL/MSBL across the states will be missed. U left some BIG shoes to fill. I send my personal condolences to the closest family and friends. Again, thanks for all U've done and may U rest in peace.
VITO RUSCIO
June 22, 2006
STEVE WILL BE MISSED FROM ALL OF US IN CHICAGO & THE CHICAGO GIANTS BASEBALL CLUB
Ed Brown
June 22, 2006
It was a pleasure knowing Steve for the past 10+ years as a manager in both the MABL & MSBL. I was honored when he asked me to serve on the Board of Directors for the MSBL the past two seasons. We all owe Steve much gratitude for the hard work & effort he put into running both leagues and allowing so many of us the opportunity to continue playing the game we've loved all of our lives. Steve, you will be missed by all.
Blair Robinson
June 22, 2006
Steve enabled so many of us to recapture the joys of our childhoods.
His neverending dedication to fairness, success of the league, and enjoyment for everyone, truly make him an icon for baseball in Atlanta.
For all those that shared his passion, we can grow old but stay young.
Blair Bartlett
June 22, 2006
Thanks for the memories Steve ... playing together on the Reds in the Kevin Barnes league ... participating in the Minor League Mini-Fantasy Camp ... batting against you, you crafty old veteran and on and on it goes. It was fun and you will be forever in our memories and hearts.
Bo Counts
June 22, 2006
Steve always handled himself with class and fairness in all decisions. He will be missed by all of us who play in the league that he founded.
Mike Veronesi
June 21, 2006
We are very thankful to have Rosey as part of our lives. He did a wonderful job of building one of the top amateur baseball programs in the country. There was not one National Tournament that we attended that the Atlanta MSBL did not properly represent on and off the field. This was a direct result of the person that he was and the way that he managed our league. He always tried to make a decision that he felt was in the best interest of all of us and not because of any relationship or favor that should have been paid. Steve....We thank you greatly for all that you did for us and we will truly miss you as a friend. We will also make sure that we continue to make you proud as you will be looking down on us.... My sincere personal condolences to the closest family/friends in your life.
Matt Epperson
June 21, 2006
I only knew Rosie from a distance, having moved to Atlanta only a couple of years ago, having been an umpire mainly away from the "action" of the league meetings, and having only met him a few times. Still, he knew me each time we saw each other - he had a passion not only for baseball, but also for life and for those he knew or met. Even though he and I didn't always agree, just his very presence required respect - not because he demanded it, but because he EARNED it. The last time I saw Rosie, it was in Clearwater this past November; he had just flown in from Phoenix. Looking tired and haggard, Rosie's just being there showed his dedication to his true love - baseball and the MSBL. There are few with his dedication to the things they love - his will be truly missed. Even though I wasn't close enough to be considered a "friend" of his, even though I don't think Rosie knew anybody but friends, my life has been truly touched; and he will truly be missed by all.
June 21, 2006
Steve gave us the chance to continue playing the game we have known and loved since boyhood, and we're better men for it. Thanks Rosie.
Billy Jacobs
June 21, 2006
What a wonderful man! How I looked forward to seeing Rosey in Phoenix and Vegas each year - it won't be the same without him. My heartfelt condolences to his friends and family. Shalom Rosey.
Mike Battista
June 21, 2006
I was fortuanate to work with Steve over the years at The Fall Classic, Billy Townsend Memorial Day Tournament and the Georgia Games. The endless hours he spent to ensure nothling less than perfection was quite commendable. Steve's dedication to his passion was truly remarkable to witness. Steve, I wish to thank you for all you did and I will miss you deeply. You are and always will be The Atlanta MSBL.
Robert Lazarus
June 21, 2006
Steve was best friends with my cousins Jeff and Laurie in Atlanta, so whenever I came to Atlanta for vacation, I would always hang out with Steve and I considered him a good friend.
We would also vacation in Las Vegas together, in fact Steve taught me how to play Pai Gow Poker (badly I must add).Steve was also the master of the comp system, he would stay in one hotel for three nights free and then move to another hotel for three nights for free and so on. Just last Christmas when we were in Las Vegas for seven days, Steve stayed in three different hotels (he never unpacked his suitcase).Steve would also find these out of the way restaurants in Vegas that were so far away that sometimes I was convinced that we were in the next state BUT they did have great food
What I also noticed about Steve was he had the patience of a saint and his calming influence was just what was needed in some circumstances.
Steve, although it is hard for your friends down here to accept(myself being one),I know you are in a better place now.
P.S. for all you Blackjack players in Heaven, BE CAREFUL, Steve likes to split 10's.
Dennis Tirado
June 21, 2006
Goodbye Rosey... was great meeting you and being your friend. Will miss your friendship, your craftiness on the mound, having dinner with you at Bergamo, seeing you at the tournaments, working with you, having you around...
Nicholas Boyar
June 21, 2006
i will really miss u Uncle Steve i have never forgotten a single monet we have had togeter and all the the graet times we had and all the places me you and my father had traveled togeter to. I will never forget the the very first time you and my Father took me out to Las Vegas. I knew that that was like a second home to you there. When we would all go out there it was a very special time for me and my dad thoses where the best trips i had ever taken in my life.
Mark Gadrix
June 21, 2006
You have left a lasting legacy for all of us to enjoy.
Jerry West
June 21, 2006
I will always remember our conversations about pitching....he would say stick around Jer and I'll teach you everything I know!! :)
His zeal for the game with unmeasurable whether playing or directing. From one tournament to another you would see Steve there always greeting and knowing what you needed to know about the game.
Steve's efforts not only with the Atlanta MSBL but the National and International MSBL will be missed tremendously by ALL.
I to am glad to have had the opportunity to have played the game against and I could not hit his pitching either....as he would say that "craftiness" But over the past few years I have had the pleasure to have played ball with Steve on the Atlanta Bulls.
I will miss his candor, wit and his friendship. You will be missed but never ever forgotten.
Steve Givotovsky
June 21, 2006
Steve,
It's difficult for me to write this through the tears, but I look back on 35 years of a great friendship and remember all the good times we had together.
I recall all the trips we took to Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Aruba, the Bahamas.
I can't begin to count the many meals we shared, especially Italian food. I never met anyone who liked veal parmagiana more than you.
Mostly, I remember the pleasure of your company. Although I wish we had more time together, I'm grateful for the 35 years we did have and for the friendship we shared.
May you rest in peace, and know that you'll always be in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love,
Steve(Givo)Givotovsky
Ken Merritt
June 21, 2006
Steve will be missed by many baseball players. He was an inspiration to us all and even when we got a hit off of him we knew "it was on a good pitch" Condolences to his family, but we're sure he is on the heavenly roster.
Phillip Norris
June 21, 2006
Our deepest sympathies go out to Steve's family. We in "Rosie's" other family, the Atlanta MSBL, appeciated the tireless service he put in to making the baseball part of our life the fun outlet that it is. All of us have been touched by Steve and he will be greatly missed.
Gary Critelli
June 21, 2006
Steve,
I know God has a place for you on his team. Will miss you.
Gary
BUTCH GAGLIO
June 21, 2006
I knew Steve about 15 years thru msbl baseball .I umpired his games and became close enough to become his head umpire in charge .He had alot of faith in me and back me up always as his umpire and chief . he did sometimes chew me out on umpire decisions . Steve Iwill miss you dearly as a friend.
Steve Vibert
June 21, 2006
My last at-bat against Steve Rosenberg was a strike-out. And that third strike...I've never seen a ball move that slow...but bend that much. Thinking it was behind me, it moved right across the corner of the plate. We just looked at each other and laughed. That was all I could do!
Though he was a competitor, he loved the game and the players who played it. He might have been on the other team, but he was on your side.
I'm glad I was able to be a teammate of his during a minor league fantasy camp. We were called "Rosey's Rookies". He was a great guy - and I will miss him and his zeal for the game of baseball.
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