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Stephen Merdak Obituary

Merdak, Stephen

Honeoye Falls: January 20, 2015 Suddenly, while looking out at the ocean on Negril beach in Jamaica. Survived by his wife, Coreen (Reenie Huff) Merdak; Children Kyra & Jesse; Mother, Anastasia; Brother Walter (Fran); Many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his Father and Sister.

His celebration of life will be held over the Summer.

For contributions please consider donating to: www.crowdrise.com/inlovingmemoryofstevemerdak

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Feb. 1, 2015.

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February 3, 2015

Reenie and Jesse, all the love and prayers go out to you during this time of healing.
Your Jacksonville Florida Family,
Uncle Wes, Tina, Jessica, Kyle and Ally

Katie Russi

February 3, 2015

Reenie,
I am so sorry for you loss. Your and your family are in my prayers.

February 2, 2015

My deepest condolences.My thoughts and prayers to you and your family.Knew Steve and his family when we all lived on Jersey St,Staten Island.God keep you in His care.Patricia Woods Guarisco

Kacy Friedler

February 2, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Reenie & family. My prayers are with you all.

Shirley Winkelman

February 1, 2015

Reenie so sorry for your loss

Lynda Haupt

February 1, 2015

Dear Renee & children, I am devastated tonight. I went to look for Steve on FB and saw this info , at first I thought it was a joke. OMG... We went to Curtis and hung out on Jersey street way back in the sixties. I am so, so sorry and so sad to lose a friend with such wit and talent. ?

Cathy Kirkwood

February 1, 2015

I will miss you Steve. Rest in Peace.

Brenda Morrow

February 1, 2015

Reenie, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Patti Walsh

February 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you Corine, the few times I met Steve, I knew he was special, bless you and your family during this difficult time.

tina heffernan-Van Son

February 1, 2015

Be well friend you will be missed by many..thoughts n prayers..we will all miss you at the auto part stores

February 1, 2015

we are so sorry to hear about Steve.. Our thoughts are with you.He will be missed.
Joe and Judy Chimera

Kathleen Keller

February 1, 2015

Reenie, you and Steve had something people wait a life time to find..he is still with you in every sunrise. .in every sunset..in every rain drop, he just walked ahead of us all on this journey we call life. Steve was an awesome Husband, Father and Son and he will surely be missed. We pray to God to open his arms and welcome and protect your love..until you meet again. Praying for you Reenie and your family daily.

Phil and Carla LoBiondo

February 1, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Reenie...our prayers are with you and your children.

Megan Huff

February 1, 2015

We will miss him, you are surrounded by much love.
Aunt Megan

Kathleen Wilson-Adams

January 31, 2015

You'll be in our thoughts and memories forever . . .

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