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Greg Honn
January 24, 2014
I knew Steve as the manager at Laughing Alley as well as a sales rep, cohort, and competitor of mine in the business but he was always a gentleman. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He will be sorely missed by everyone in the cycling community.
Greg Honn, Milano Sport
Craig White
January 24, 2014
I just found out as I was reading the Bicycle Retailer news on line. My heart sank. My deepest sympathy to Ellen, children, and all Steve's family and friends. I knew Steve from the Laughing Alley days as I was their Peugeot rep. As a competitor, when he "hit the road" he was hard working and always knew his stuff. Always respectful. We enjoyed the "road warrior" stories we shared when our paths crossed on sales calls. I know he had a rough go for years, but he always stayed the course and never complained. Rest in peace Steve.
January 21, 2014
lieve Ellen ,het is verdrietig het nieuws te horen over het heengaan van je lieve man, ik wens je veel sterkte en veel liefde om je heen in deze dagen en altijd,een lieve knuffel, Els Janssens
Mary O'Neil Willoughby
January 20, 2014
Very sorry to hear the news about Steve. The bicycle business was our main connection as he visited our bike shop as a rep for many years.
But we had lovely chats about music when he learned my son was off to college to study world music as a percussionist.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
Kurt Begemann
January 20, 2014
I knew Steve on and off over the years from the bicycle industry. He was always "chipper" when I saw him. A great example of living with an "attitude of gratitude". Thanks for touching me with this briefly, from time to time. Rest in peace Steve. You will be remembered for good things.
January 19, 2014
Dear Ellen, our hearts were filled with so much sorrows...may you always be cuddled by God's loving embrace. -condolences from your artist friends in the Philippines.
Neil Medin
January 19, 2014
Steve will be truly missed..It was a pleasure knowing him, and I always enjoyed working with him. He was a truly a mensch.
lisa krabichler
January 19, 2014
dear ellen and all of your family. the remembering is the only thing, we never can loose. i'm very sorry for all of you and hope from the bottom of my heart, you will have a lot of power, of love and friendship, of spirit and positiv energy to stand the situation and find new sence. i'm praying with you. lisa
January 18, 2014
I send you all love, and know that you are surrounded by such loving friends and family. I will certainly miss Steve and his smile at the Schon family gatherings. Claire, birthday buddy, my heart goes out to you. Love, Jodie
Tom Parmenter
January 18, 2014
Love to old friends and grateful thanks to Steve for dragging me back into music and making me a much better player.
CARVED IN STONE
"Carry on, and have yourself a lovely time,
Think of me when you finally reach the other side"
Sheila Agranat
January 18, 2014
I was saddened to hear of Stephen s passing when Richard called. Although I hadn't been in Stephen s company for many years the Marcus family and the Wolf family have very strong bonds. His parents first home in the States was ours. They were so proud of their sons and loved being n America. I always remember the bouquet of flowers being delivered on May 1, the
anniversary of their arrival. They were a class act , as are their sons. May you be,comforted by friends and family. Love, Sheila Wolf Agranat,
Anna Dunwell
January 18, 2014
Sending Love and Appreciation to all of your loving family who shared cared huge love for Stephen and for each other during this long walk. My heart opens hopefully enough to hold the grief that you all must feel. He was a wonderful person, an upright and loving man. He is already missed, but will never be forgotten. Anna Dunwell
Susan Waldman
January 18, 2014
We offer our condolences to you Ellen, David, and Claire at Steve's sad passing. He fought a valiant battle with courage and optimism. Hope that Heaven is filled with sunny days for biking and warm nights for guitar playing.
From Dennis, Susan, Derek, Devin, and Jake Waldman
Bojana Stojakovic
January 18, 2014
Your family of artists is so sorry for your loss. We pray for you to find strenght and faith in this hard times.
Dan Shuman
January 18, 2014
So sorry to hear. Steve came in my shop and shops I have worked at for years. He was one of the first Sales Reps I met in the bicycle industry. He was very knowledgeable and really knew his music as well. He is missed.
Luanne Hendricks
January 18, 2014
Ellen & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Steve's passing, but so glad to have known him. Please know you have my deepest sympathy.
Dan Dick
January 18, 2014
Steve's passion for music and life was an inspiration for all of us who had the pleasure to play with him, and be with him. He fed us with his immense talent, wit, and love and held nothing back. May he continue to inspire us to dig in and play, savoring every note, and every moment.
Sam Pollock
January 18, 2014
He will be missed both in the Bicycle business that I had the pleasure of dealing with him and I in all the other areas of his live. My condolences to his family and friends.
Paul Turcotte
January 18, 2014
So sad that I did not have a chance to meet Stephen. I do feel a closeness through sharing with his brother Richard. My heart goes out to Richard and the entire family. Stephen and I shared the same birth year.
Judith Motzkin
January 18, 2014
With deep sadness, we will miss Steve. Judy and Richard
Katie McGuinness
January 18, 2014
Steve's warmth and merriment shown through to any who were near him. Those who knew him were blessed.
John Laupheimer
January 18, 2014
Ellen,
I am so sad about Steve's passing. You took such good care of him these last couple of months. I treasurer all the times I had with Steve. I can image no one who enjoyed every minute of his life more.
John
John Maurice
January 18, 2014
I am sad to hear of Steve passing.I had the pleasure of dealing with Steve the last thirty years in the bicycle business.He was the best.I will miss most Steve"s sense of humor and the stories he would share with me.
Shirley D
January 18, 2014
Dear Ellen,
I am so so sorry to read this news. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Olga Solomita
January 18, 2014
a loving soul. Years ago, Steve took me on a little bike ride because I had told him I loved biking and had been riding my whole life. I probably was nineteen or twenty at the time.. Every time I wanted to stop and rest, he said, "No. Not now. Keep going, Even when we got to a traffic light. Keep moving. Keep balancing. When we would got to our seventh or so, hill, "Can we rest now?" I asked desperately. "Nope," he said, flying by me. "Lower the gear." I watched him reach to the top. He had shrunk in size. He rode in circles waiiting. I felt, at this point, I was fighting for my life, I was breathing so hard. When I reached the top, my anger and astonishment at what felt like total indifference to my impending collapse, was building, I begged for mercy, Steve broke into an enormous smile as he circled around me. He slowed, and let his feet land softly on the pavement. "Ok," he said, surrendering, "we can rest." He never lost that smile. Thirty five years later, I ran into Ellen and Steve at a friend's photography exhibit. Frailer now, Steve broke into an enormous shy, twinkling smile. Love poured out of him. He made me feel like I had reached the top of the hill, again. His smile will resonate in the hearts of his family for eternity.
My love goes out to you Ellen and your loving family.
Once again, he had reached the top
January 18, 2014
Dear Ellen,
I am deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Please know I am thinking of you all.
Sharon
Patricia Kissinger
January 17, 2014
Thinking of you all with love and sympathy.
Patt
January 17, 2014
Sincere condolences to the entire Marcus and Schon families.
Rabbi & Mrs. Arnold Fertig
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