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Stephen Rouch Obituary

ROUCH , Stephen Mark Tragically, on November 13, 2009, Stephen Rouch of LaQuinta, CA died of sudden cardiac arrest. Born in Wilmington, DE on December 3, 1960, he was raised primarily in Baltimore from the age of seven months to age twenty-six. Then, he headed west to California where he met and married Keely Diamantopolos. They were married for twenty-two years. Steve was the Director of Sales and Operations for Spencer's Restaurant in Palm Springs, CA. Steve was an avid fisherman and an accomplished chef. He loved to travel and experience all life had to offer. Another passion of Steve's was his dogs, Maggie, Peebles, Bonz, and Charlie. Steve was the life of the party, but he was always the first one to help anyone in need. He was generous, kind, and loving. He put family and friends first. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Steve will be remembered with love by his beloved wife Keely Diamantopoulos; loving parents, Ann and Larry Rouch of Baltimore; devoted brothers, Larry and Jeffrey Rouch; mother-in-law, Barbara Diamantopoulos; sisters-in-law, Maria and Victoria Rouch, Lisa, Roxy, and Eleni Diamantopoulos; uncles, Jim and Mack Finley and their families; and nieces and nephews Justin, Brittany, Christina, Alex, Lucas, Mailey, and Hendrix. Steve was preceded in death by father-in-law, Charles Diamantopoulos.
The Rouch family invites friends and relatives to a Celebration of Steve's Life at the Rosedale Loudmouth Club, 7939 Pulaski Hwy, Rosedale, MD on Jan 16, 2010, 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. RSVP. 410-687-2489.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Jan. 10, 2010.

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Tim przybylski

January 1, 2023

Steve was a friend that a friend would like to have.What a good person,I'll never forget him.Tim

February 8, 2010

I miss you so much, more than I thought possible. I think of you with love each day. Mom

Kevin Willard

January 17, 2010

Remembering you with fondness and Love,Our devoted friend.You will be missed. Kevin ,Kimmy,Farmer.

Jeff Rouch

January 14, 2010

I'm missing you Big Time ... I keep waiting for this to get easier, but it's not. I'll always remember our times together ... and thats what keeps me going. I love ya ... I'll see you up there when it's my time ... your brother - Jeff

January 12, 2010

I love you and miss you so much. Keely

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