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Bob Steele Obituary
His family said Steele died in his sleep and was feeling fine only Thursday.
Steele, whose full name was Robert Lee Steele, built a huge radio audience on a blend of erudition, impeccable pronunciation, flawless timing, and some of the corniest jokes known to mankind.
To hundreds of thousands of Connecticut residents - and hundreds of thousands of others outside the state - Steele became almost like a member of the family with his recipe for scrambled eggs, word of the day, bad predictions and comments about fictitious relatives such as his Uncle Stainless and Cousin Tubular. In a business where performers can quickly fade, Steele was truly phenomenal, continuing on year after year, decade after decade, always finding an audience.
In the early 80s, his share of the Hartford area morning radio market was between 35 percent and 40 percent.
People who never knew Steele personally addressed him by name as an old friend.
He commented on this once, after he had been in radio for four decades.
"After 40 years at 50,000 watts, you can't not be recognized," he said.
But it was more than that. To a large percentage of people in central Connecticut, he was a friend. He was the person who got people out of bed in the morning with his frequent announcements of the time, and who then shared his own morning, confessed his weight and elicited chuckles, or groans, with his jokes - which he so obviously relished himself.
Steele might chide a person for making an error in grammar, or pronunciation, but his humor was gentle. It didn't hurt anyone, and perhaps this was part of the secret of his longevity in the radio business.
Some examples:
"Where I live in Wethersfield, we have a scientist who's active in genetics. He crossed a praying mantis with a termite. Got a bug that says grace before eating your house."
In 1978, Steele was given a roast. "I trained for it for several weeks by attending a lot of warm-up banquets," he said.
What did the "L" in Robert L. Steele stand for? "Elmer," he would say.
Steele was hired by WTIC, the biggest radio station in town, at $35 a week. On Oct. 1, 1936, he reported to work at the radio station, and started a long career.
His 50th anniversary with the radio station was marked with a book titled "Bob Steele's 50th Anniversary: An Affectionate Memoir."
In the book published by Spoonwood Press Ltd., authors Jane Moskowitz and Jane Gillard of the Storrs section of Mansfield collected fan letters, famous one-liners and background information including photographs and some of Steele's own cartoons.
This year, Steele and his son, Phil Steele, released the book "The Word for the Day: 65 Years of Wit and Wisdom on Mispronunciation," published by Connecticut River Press in Newington.
Memories and Condolences
for Bob Steele
71 Entries
Dave Fairman
April 25, 2025
Rest in Peace. Speaker at Suffield Bridge St school. Appreciated your wisdom!
Mike Kissane
July 8, 2020
A true Hartford legend
Steve & Laurie O'Neall
February 28, 2003
Bob Steele was a part of my childhood that carried into our married life and continued into our daughter's childhood and adult life. He was listened to and laughed with and appreciated! There will never be another like this incredible personality!
Michael J. Scanlon
February 26, 2003
Bob, I grew up listening to you for 34 years until I was transferd to Virginia. Have loved Virginia but I must say it was never the same without your morning show.Bumped into for the first time as an adult at a masonic function and it was as if we had been close friends all of our lives. The world was better because of you Bob, and now, well we are all poorer that you are gone. Word of the day "INCOGNITO" never forgot it. Hear iy mispronounced all the time. Thanks for being there each morning.
Debb Hayler (Anderson)
January 12, 2003
Bob,I loved listening to you as child while on my way to dancing school with my mom. I always waited for the word of the day (to this day I am still careful pronouncing words!),your jokes, music and the stories.. they were wonderful! 7 years ago I moved to England and missed listening to your show. My brother Rich would always remind me when you were on air during my visits home and each time I'd hear your voice I knew I was home! I'm gonna miss you loads! You were a real Connecticut treasure. Good bye old friend. Debb Hayler (Anderson)
Peter Kushkowski
January 3, 2003
Given my Russian surname I was always partial to Bob's sign-off "Do svidanya," which, owing to his being a translator of Russian while stationed in Helsinki, Finland, during WWII, he pronounced flawlessly.
He informed me of his translator roll in WWII when I received an unexpected phone call from him at work one day. He called responding to my letter criticizing his mispronouncing the Finnish word "sauna" as "SAW-nah" instead of the Finnish-correct "SOW(female pig)-nah." Upon picking up the phone I heard someone greeting me in Russian. Not recognizing his voice we went round-and-round a bit before I stopped, and asked, "Wait a minute. Who is this?", precipitating this dialog...
"Bob."
"Bob, who?"
"BOB STEELE!"
He explained that he pronounced sauna "...the American way. We're in America, Peter, not Finland!" I countered with, "But you always defer to the French in your pronunciations of 'Champes Elysees,' do you not?" I would like to think that for a brief moment Bob Steele was speechless! We parted still friends when the conversation ended.
Mary-Lou Kasprzyk
January 2, 2003
The one thing I'll always remember about Bob Steele's morning program and him as host was playing the songs that just seemed to "hit the spot" such as folk songs from Burl Ives, Rita Cooledge's smooth voice, and his playing of "Springtime in the Rockies" and "The 20th of May" every year on the 20th of May. Who else would do that? Also, by announcing the time every few minutes, one was able to get to work on time most mornings. He will always be remembered.
Sincerely,
Mary-Lou Kasprzyk
Formerly of Newington, now of Charlestown, RI
Gale Studna
December 31, 2002
I learned recently of the passing of Bob. What a legend he was! How will I ever know how to bet on a sporting event with him gone? He was wrong so many times, you could rest assured if you bet on the other team, you had a good chance. I listened to him while I lived in CT and even caught his once a month Saturday shows when I visited New England in the spring. I always sent in my Dad's birthday, and Bob would read what I wrote on air about my Dad's shoe business in Springfield MA. He was a year younger than Bob and died in 1997. I sent Bob a note, and he responded personally with a sympathy card.
I thank God Bob was here for millions of faithful listeners for so many years and was sent to the great microphone in heaven without having to suffer a long illness. Bob Steele will be missed.
Lynn Lipka
December 31, 2002
Bob Steele was a great man. Our family grew up listing to him all the time. My father always had nice things to say about him. He is a man that will be missed by many people. My dad has recently passed and will be able to enjoy his company in another place. My condolences to the family. All our love.
Toni Berlandy
December 31, 2002
Bob Steele was a staple of my childhood, just as milk and bread were. His word of the day, his world temperatures, and most of all his story time were a perfect start to my day!
My father and mother loved listening to Bob. My father shared Bob's love of corny jokes. Many mornings I would hear him laughing out loud in his bedroom as he prepared for his long day at work. It gave me the greatest pleasure to see and hear my dad enjoy Bob's silliness! My mom & dad passed away years ago. I am sure Bob continues to tickle their funny bones in heaven!
My sincerest sympathy to the family of Bob Steele. Most importantly, Thank You for sharing your father with all of us. We are truly blessed for having him in our lives!
Bill Brainard
December 31, 2002
What can one say? Bob Steele, Jean Colbert, Frank Atwood, Robert E. Smith, Floyd "Hap" Richards, Ranger Andy, they were all such a vital part of my youth! Bob's scrambled eggs with cottage cheese, wow! The Antenna Check, his Friday weight loss, Tiddley Winks, the children's story weekdays at 7:40am meant you had enough time to listen before going out to the school bus. Here at Melody Farm in Coventry, even the "girls" adored Bob, those girls being our holstein and ayshire dairy herd. I'm sure they were better milk producers because of "Boob". The barn radio was always set at 'TIC AM mornings. My brother worked on young Bob's congressional campaign in 1970; one thing I was always impressed at was that neither Bob Jr. or Bob Sr. would bring the relationship in to the campaign. A class act by father and son! Later, my sister in law was a classmate with one of Bob's sons at the Uconn Law School and it was a proud graduation day for all in 1981. Goodnight, Mr. Steele, wherever you are...
francesca fairfield
December 26, 2002
Bob Steele and WTIC were as much of a part of my carefree youth in Connecticut,as fun filled summers at the beach in Westbrook, the Good Humor Man,the Lone Ranger and no school days in the winter. Many fond memories can be attributed to Bob Steele. I never meet him but my mother knew he and family in Hartford.
Reguards to his family.
Francesca Fairfield
Lisa Preston Bailey
December 24, 2002
Bob Steele was a part of my day, nearly every day, for my entire childhood and young adulthood. I have never heard another radio personality like him and I suspect I never will. He was amazing and will be missed!
page harman
December 24, 2002
my father "hap " harman was a cotemporary at the TRAVELERS AND BOB'S PASSING LEAVES WITH A VOID AS ONE MORE CONNECTION TO THE THAT GENERATION PPASSES. I ALWAYS LOOKED FORWARD TO SAT. MORNINGS IN RECENT YEARS
Dorothy Morgan
December 23, 2002
Will never forget the inimitable
voice that woke me every morning.
It conveyed a sense of confidence that "all's right with the world"
Peter Kushkowski
December 19, 2002
Bob Steele's early morning rising, six days a week, Monday - Saturday, often spawned humorous family anecdotes like this one.
When his four sons were rambunctious (now THERE's a Word of the Day!), little boys, and with Sunday his only day off, Bob found it impossible to sleep in as he'd like. One night he gathered the little guys together, and devised this contest. The one who would sleep the longest would get a prize.
At 5 AM the next morning, Bob felt someone tugging on his shoulder asking excitedly, "Dad! Dad! Who's winning?!"
Marty & Katie O'Leary McGuire
December 18, 2002
We both got teary as the news arrived of the passing of Bob Steele. Part of our lives also passed. Bob Steele's morning radio broadcast was as everpresent as oatmeal at our respective homes as we grew up. Our condolences to the entire Steele family, most especially to Bob and Betsy. We both had worked on Bob's behalf on each of his campaigns for Congress and Governor. His family has lost a husband, father and a grandfather, and quite possibly, a great-grandfather. Connecticut has lost a broadcasting legend and lifeline. The perpetuity of "Albert and the Lion", "Long Nane No Can Say", "The Buffaloes" have been left behind on LP and in print and in the memories of many. Thank God! Our grandchildren will know the stories and humor of a wonderful man. The loss of Kansas was most certainly a prize gain for Connecticut and it's citizens!!! Bob Steele should have been the "wannabees" for all who aspire to broadcasting. Has has no equal. "The Word For The Day" most certainly will have a place within the pearly gates.
John Briggs
December 18, 2002
I was thinking of Bob the other day and remembering my growing up years in W Hartford. Bob was always there in the morning and we loved him.
ED DUBOIS
December 18, 2002
This fine man will be missed.
Christine Karie
December 17, 2002
The passing of one of Connecticut's most beloved legends is very sad for me. I will miss him; after all, Bob Steele was a part of my childhood. I will remember him forever. My sincere condolences to his family.
Corinne (Klett) Baker
December 17, 2002
My dad was the corny joke lord, but Bob Steele was the king. "Pardon me Roy, is that the cat who chewed your new shoes" is a classic. This time of year brought his story about the American and the Russian arguing whether the precipitation was rain or snow. The punch line: the American's wife says, "Rudolph the Red knows rain, dear."
Bob enriched the lives of generations of children and adults with music,vocabulary, stories, humor and he made us weight-conscious, too. It actually felt like he was in the room with us. His legacy reaches far beyond Connecticut.
Brian Neville
December 16, 2002
Sorry to hear of a Connecticut legend's passing. I remember years ago taking my sixth grade class from McDonough School in Hartford on a tour of WTIC studios on Constitution Plaza and Bob was kind enough to speak to the class for a few minutes and shakes hands with them but said no autographs please. The kids were really impress to meet such a great person. Connecticut has lost one of its great voices.
Harry & Maxine Brizes Kit
December 14, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.
Always did enjoy those No School announcements !!!
jim sheehan
December 14, 2002
I'm a big fan of shaggy dog stories. Bob told the shaggiest.I'll miss him. Jim Sheehan
Jo Dee Gura (nee Sheehan)
December 13, 2002
Bob impressed such subtle (and not-so-subtle) wit and wisdom into my life that, as an adult moving to Ohio I fretted over not hearing his daily AM monologue! I attribute my keen sense of spelling and pronounciation to his tutelage. I can just imagine him sitting in some heavenly library surrounded by wonderful books and people eager to gleen his keen observations. Even though I never met him personally, I felt a sincere sense of loss at his passing and wish his family much love and support.
Sybil Nassau
December 13, 2002
Like so many others who signed this book before me, my husband and I both have fond memories of growing up with Bob Steele in our kitchens every morning.Who could forget Uncles Chromium and Stainless! I can still remember stamping around to the tune of those wonderful marches often getting quizzed about the word for the day, and waiting breathlessly for those no-school announcements. He was a legend in our time and one never to be forgotten.May he rest in eternal peace. And thank you to the family who shared him with us for so many years.
Thor J. Steenland
December 13, 2002
Remember listening to Bob Steele while a student at Southwest and Bulkeley High Schools in the 40's.
One of the great memories that had of Hartford.
Caddied at both Rockledge and Wethersfield.
Condolences to the family.
Marianne Tomassone
December 13, 2002
Like so many of the 5o+ generation of Connecticut the day began with cereal and Bob Steele. At this time time of year the Christmas stories like "Why the Chimes Rang" are still memorable. My sincere sympathy to the family of a Connecticut legend.
Sharon Gibson
December 12, 2002
It's the passing of another of the Great Old Ones. I well remember his Word for the Day, the Morning March, and the Children's story while growing up in CT in the '50's and '60's. My father (who is also gone now) shared Bob's love of puns, especially "pardon me, but is that the cat who ate your new shoes?" He was one of a kind, and he will be missed.
joni & Don Boulanger
December 12, 2002
Our sincere condolences to the family of Bob (BooB) Steel. He was always a gentleman. We had so much respect for him when he was just on the sidelines when his son ran for Governor.
We listened to him every morning as did millions of others.
After his semi-retirement we were always so pleased when traveling back to Ct. to hear him on Saturday Morings.
God now has a special Angel to watch over Connecticut.
He is sadly missed and NEVER forgotten.
O
Thomas Alton
December 12, 2002
For the first eighteen years of my life, Bob Steele was an 'extra family member' each weekday morning. I was raised in Bolton, just 11 miles from Hartford. I will always remember the cuckoo call music that started his show, his word for the day, and the highly-relished school closings. He was a gentle and kind person. He'll have his place in Paradise.
Kathleen J. Diggins
December 11, 2002
My sisters and I remember listening to Bob Steele on the radio when we were growing up in East Hartford and it gave us very fond memories. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Rhonda Forrest
December 11, 2002
I always remembered hearing Bob do the school closings when it snowed and it always seemed so exciting! He was truly a part of Connecticut history and will be deeply missed and remembered fondly.
William Ryan
December 11, 2002
His voice was as familiar as the Traveler's Tower, it's cadence forever associated with bacon and eggs. His lovely puns still sweeten morning coffee: "Pardon me Roy, is that the cat that ate your new shoes?" Those of us of a certain age, when surprised by snow on a cold morning -- still cock an anxious ear for Bob and long past school closings.
And we'll miss him terribly. But there's comfort: as those old 'TIC waves drift far out into space, we know that rich voice still represents the comforts of morning, family and home.
Claudette Grubelich
December 11, 2002
When I left home for the first time in the fall of 1951 for the University of New Hampshire, I was so homesick and especially for the sound of Bob Steele's voice early in the morning.
How fortunate we all were to have had him in our lives.
I will always remember how thrilled my dad would be to receive a note from Bob regarding a joke or a word.
He was God's great gift to Connecticut.
My deepest sympathy to his family.
Kathy Christianson
December 11, 2002
I want to thank the Steele family for sharing their husband and dad and grandfather with us for all these years. My parents listened to Bob Steele for all my growing up years. Listening for no school announcments, hearing the patriotic songs, the "word of the day". He was a familiar voice that we all knew so well without having ever met him but he was in our kitchen every morning. Find peace knowing that he lived a good life and is in a better place.
Albert Tatasciore
December 10, 2002
To Shirley and her family: I am hurting with you and all the lives Bob touched on the passing of your husband and father. He was special to me, my wife Connie and my children. I was always so proud to have him stop by by home in the South End (we're now living in a retirement community near my daughter in Southington) and tend to his tailoring needs. We thank God for giving him to us and for you sharing him with us. God bless Bob and I know at 91 (born 3 months earlier than him) that we'll soon see each other again.
Laura McConnell
December 10, 2002
Having grown up listening to Mr. Steele he became like a member of the family to us. I am sure that not alone In offering my sympathy to Mr. Steele's family. Goodbye old friend you will be surely missed.
Lynn Case
December 10, 2002
How we used to love hearing the story about Albert and the lion!!! Or listen to the tune, 16 Buffaloes On My Lawn. What wonderful memories of childhood; being half asleep while trying to eat a bowl of oatmeal before school and listening to Bob. God speed.
Olga Pannone
December 10, 2002
My deepest sympathy on the passing of dear Bob Steele. He was truly a part of my life growing up in Connecticut. I recall when I was in high school in the sixties, I had sent him a poem I had written on "No School Announcements on Snow Days" and he read it on the air one morning. My family and I were just so thrilled and honored by that.
From his haunting morning hunting theme to the closing march, we treasured everything in between. Thank you for Bob. He was our Connecticut treasure!
Jesse and Mary Rugar
December 10, 2002
Bob was always a welcomed "visitor" to our home throughout his many years of broadcasting. The memories of hearing his voice in the early hours as we started the day will forever be with us. He delivered a program of both fact and fun that made our days more meaningful. We could always count on Bob!
Our condolences to an old classmate, Paul, and to the entire Steele family.
Linda and Verne Pharmer
December 9, 2002
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of a wonderful human being as Bob was. We are sure he will be bringing his "word of the day" to heaven with him.He always started the day off right for a lot of people. Our prayers are with the family, and for Mr. Bob Steele.
E S M
December 9, 2002
My deepest sympathy to the family of Bob Steele. When our family returned to Connecticut on visits, we always tuned into the Bob Steele show. He was always our wake up show. He gave us much information through the years. I know I always put cinnamon on my pork roasts as suggested by Bob.
May God Bless his family.
ESM - Miami, Fl
BRUCE BERNSTEIN
December 9, 2002
THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE FOR ALL OF CONNECTICUT. YOU TRULY WERE "MR CONNECTICUT" AT IT'S BEST
THANKS BOB
Peter Kushkowski
December 9, 2002
This anecdote underscores the endearing personal connections Bob had with many of his listeners.
While in New York City on business some years ago I turned on the TV to watch the late news before retiring just in time to catch a young-looking Bob Steele doing a Dry Dock Savings Bank adv. Of course, it was 'our' Bob Steele's son Bob, Jr., who was then bank president at the time. Reaching for the hotel stationary I quickly scribbled a note which I mailed to Bob Steele c/o WTIC. Noting the date and the late hour, I wrote, "Guess what, Bob? I just watched a Dry Dock Savings Bank TV commercial, and saw someone who looked just like you did 100 years ago!"
The following weekend as my wife and I were making our way into the Home Show at the Hartford Civic Center, Bob Steele was on his way out from his guest appearance. When he passed by close to me I stuck my hand out, and introduced myself. Bob immediately shot back, "HEY THERE, PETER! I REALLY ENJOYED YOUR NOTE!"
My sincere condolances to the Steele family.
Bob Wright
December 9, 2002
Word has reached me here in the Philippines of Bob Steele's passing. In the 40's and 50's, breakfast on a school day never happened without Bob's humor, music selections, and those eagerly awaited no school announcements for the Wethersfield area during winter blizzards. He will be fondly remembered. My condolences to the Steele family, particularly high school classmates Bob Jr and Betsy.
Emily and Frank Plumridge
December 9, 2002
Bob Steele is a part of our memory of growing up in Connecticut. I can still hear his voice in the morning and on Strictly Sports. I remember his word for the day and announcing the people turning 80. He touched so many lives and so many generations. God will take good care of him and is lucky to have him now. Our prayers go out to his whole family and we wish you peace.Thank you for sharing him with us.
Dan and Bev Lovell
December 9, 2002
We both grew up listening to Bob, starting in the early 50's. How we loved the childrens stories. He was everything that was good in radio, longer than anybody ever was, and quite likely, longer than anyone will ever be.
JANE & GEORGE BENSCHE
December 9, 2002
TO THE STEELE FAMILY: YOUR LOSS IS OURS ALSO. HIS HUMOR BRIGHTENED MANY A GLOOMY MORNING. WE WONDER IF HE'LL TAKE A QUAFF OF "THE BEER THAT MADE MIL FAMIE WALK US." MY CHILDREN HAVE ALWAYS REMEMBERED
"LONG NAME NO CAN SAY"
GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Margot Peterson Wark
December 9, 2002
We always listened to Bob Steele and his predictions on various athletic games. My father liked to have a few 'pops,' and on various occasions, while he was popped, he'd call Bob at the radio station and try to explain to Bob the error of his predictions, which was as hilarious as it was embarrassing. In turn, Bob referred to my father as the "nut out in Hazardville." I've told this story many times, and I loved Bob and his corny jokes, and all the wit that was him. I'm so sorry for his passing and the grief you're feeling. My father died a long time ago, and maybe now Bob will get to meet "that nut out in Hazardville."
Helen Lapierre
December 9, 2002
My sympathy to the Steele family. He has just gone on ahead of us here on earth. God bless the family!
KAREN (MARTIN) THOMPSON
December 9, 2002
I RECEIVED AN E-MAIL ABOUT THE PASSING OF THE LEGENDARY BOB STEELE. AND I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS STRONG VOICE OVER THE RADIO.
Joe Brown
December 9, 2002
My condolences to the Steele family. I remenber listening to him in the 40's as I was getting ready for school. I know he had a world of friends but the kids really loved him on snow days. He will be greatly missed by Connecticut and the world
henry and patricia broer
December 9, 2002
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Be proud, feel proud, knowing Bob Steele was such a personification of a "good man".
Connecticut has lost a treasure, but heaven has gained one.
Henry and Patricia Broer
Somers, CT
Doris Lange
December 9, 2002
Thank you Bob for getting me to school on time each morning. I will always remember you and the Word of the Day which has helped me in school. I grew up in the 70's and remember waking up each morning as my Dad had the radio tuned WTIC-1080 to the Bob Steele show and it was a ritual for many years. Even getting on the bus there was Bob. It was an honor to have you in my life. Will miss you Mr. Steele.
Chris Broer
December 9, 2002
My condolences to the Bob Steele family. I greatly enjoyed listening to Bob every morning as I got ready for school, my brothers and I enjoying breakfast with Bob each day. His "word of the day" feature piqued my interest in vocabulary, and my trying to envision the exotic locales he'd cite in his weather report for leading world cities helped develop my interest in geography. But perhaps most importantly, he was an outstanding role model of a gentleman. He's still my favorite radio personality of all time!
Paul & Jane (Rushforth) Schaefer
December 9, 2002
Bob Steele was a special fellow, who added to the every day lives of so many in the Hartford area. Growing up listening to him on radio was a treat. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all the family.
Bill and Sandra Maloney
December 9, 2002
Bob Steele knew how to help get his listeners day get started on the right foot.
Tom Colbert
December 9, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with the Steele family. Like many, I grew up listening to Bob Steele. The "no school" snow days were always a big hit with me! He touched more lives than he will ever know! The world lost a fine gentleman with a sense of humor!
Richard Geddes
December 9, 2002
For many years Bob Steele started my day He always had a wonderful program He will be missed by so many friends and family.
Richard Geddes
Mark Lopa
December 9, 2002
To the family of Bob, please accept my condolences. If one thing can be said about Bob, it's he lived a full life. One of the greatest thrills of my childhood was receiving a response back from Bob after sending him a letter. I'm glad I finally got to meet him last month at the Manchester book signing. I'm sure he's taken to the airwaves once again where he is now.
Paul J
December 9, 2002
As my family sat and reminiced about Bob Steele's life and the wonderful memories we all have, my father again reminded us of his favorite Bob Steele story:
My Dad is a World War II veteran who was stationed in Germany. Upon his return, at the end of the war, he was aboard a troop ship, in the Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles from the US shore.Throughout the ship, over the loudspeakers,was broadcast a radio station the ship had picked up. It was the Bob Steele Show from Hartford.My father has said, next to seeing his family again, hearing that voice was the greatest "welcome home" in the world.
We will all miss your husband, father and grandfather but he will be with us forever in our memories.
Fred/Shirley Hatfield
December 9, 2002
The last of the fine gentlemen! Thanks for the memories I grew up with Bob.
Duane and Alice Luster
December 8, 2002
Please accept our most sincere sympathy in your time of loss.
We had listened to Bob for 60 years and he covered the whole range of human need with his education from head to toe with his word of the day for the mind and the tying of your shoes.
He was the most proper person reminding us of suit flattening , hat blocking , keys , payments due what a man and we will sorely miss him.
Peter Puia
December 8, 2002
I was very sad to learn of Bob Steele's passing. He has been part of our life growing up in East Hartford and in Bristol where I reside along with my wife and family. We shall miss him terribly!!I have tried never to miss his sat. morning programs.During the the last few years I have taped several of his programs knowing that some day we would lose him. I'm sure he has gone to his great reward. May he rest in peace and God bless his family.
William @ Joanne Hennessey
December 8, 2002
Among the many things that BOB Steele had much accomplishment in was the ability to bring out new recordings that went on to be really top hits. In a three year period of going between Hartford and Springfield I built up a marvelous collection of 45rpm records which i acquired after hearing them on his show.We listened to your last broadcast Nov 02 and were looking for you in Dec.you will be missed you us Bob.
George Lester
December 7, 2002
Bob was like a member of our family as I was growing up during the 50's
in Stafford Springs. My Dad and I still talk of him often as part of the "good old days". We will miss you Bob.
Emily Plumridge
December 7, 2002
I have great memories of Bob Steele when I was growing up in the 1950s in Unionville. We heard him every morning and my Father always listened to Strictly Sports. He is an icon and part of my New England life which I will always have with me. God Bless Bob Steele and peace to his family.
Connie & Warren Rosenlund
December 7, 2002
It was great to wake up to his sometimes corney jokes - but we sure missed him when he semi-retired
merrily tierney
December 7, 2002
Was so sad to hear of the passing of Bob Steele. He was a part of our family mornings in Hartford as I grew up. He brought us the news, school cancellations, his jokes, but I will especially remember him for his rendition of Albert and the Lion which was a favorite of my grandmother.
jjohn garofalo
December 6, 2002
spent 40 years with him in the early morning hours.i am sad.but smile when i remember those awful jokes.most of all his making the nation aware of willie pep.that was over 60 years ago.what a guy..god bless
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