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Steven Elansky Obituary



Steven Elansky, 66, of South Windsor, passed away on Monday, May 05, 2014, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Maxine, stepson Anthony Caruso of Mansfield, brother-in-law Gary Gulliksen of Wethersfield, nephews Eric (Andrea) Olivieri of Bolton and Craig (Kim) Olivieri of Wyoming. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Janet Gulliksen. Steven had a passion for his Harley motorcycles and cars, and a love of animals, especially his cat, Casey. His best friend Rick Caplan of Bloomfield, cousin Steven Shore of Simsbury, special friend Susan Connell of Farmington, friends Jerry Tavernier and Teddy Tavernier of South Windsor and many other friends and family brought him much happiness. A graveside service will be held on Friday May 9, 2014, 11 a.m., at Wapping Cemetery, Oakland Road, South Windsor. Family is requesting no flowers. Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home has care of the arrangements. Please visit us at www.carmonfuneralhome.com for online condolences and guest book.

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Published by Hartford Courant on May 7, 2014.

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Harold Rabinovitz

May 1, 2025

Steven insisting to take me to Bradley Field when I moved to California. Miss you every day.

Harold Rabinovitz

May 1, 2024

Without exaggeration, I think of Steven every day. He was my close friend and his loyalty to our friendship could never be denied. Miss you my brother!!

Harold Rabinovitz

May 1, 2023

I miss Steven more than I am capable to express.

Harold Rabinovitz

May 1, 2022

Not a day goes by without me missing Steven.

Harold

April 22, 2019

April 22 2019: I think of you often Steven.I am so fortunate to have had you for a great friend. So many good times and so many meaningful conversations to recall.

Harold

Harold Rabinovitz

April 2, 2019

I miss you so much Steven.

Ricky Ross

May 8, 2014

Dear Maxine, Steve was a good friend to me for many years. I will miss him dearly, but so happy he is finally pain free and at peace.
All My Love, Ricky Ross

Allan Grant

May 7, 2014

It was a shock to read of Steve's passing. I have many memories of growing up with him. I am sending my sincere condolences.

May 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. It seems like yesterday that we were all teenagers hanging out in West Hartford. Rest in peace old friend.

Nance Wice

Ron Cohn

May 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of Steven's passing. He was a good friend for many years. Empathies to his family and friends.

May 7, 2014

Gone to soon. Rest in peace my friend.

Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home

May 7, 2014

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

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