Stephen David Glaser

Stephen David Glaser succumbed to lung cancer on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home with his children by his side. Born in New York City, New York on February 24th, 1930, Steve was raised in the Bronx, second of three sons born to Abraham and Beattie Glaser. After the death of his wife shortly after the birth of Steve's younger brother, Abe was left a widower with three small children. For financial reasons, the young boys were raised in the homes of other relatives and friends. Abe later married Rhea Brenner, a widow who had two sons of her own. Abe and Rhea then had a son together. Five of the six boys were then raised by Abe and Rhea in the Bronx. Steve graduated from the highly accredited Stuyvesant High School in NYC. While in school he worked to provide for himself as his family was poor and could only afford the basics. He loved football and played for several teams, including both HS and parochial school teams. He then attended City College of New York, earning a degree in polymer chemistry. Steve worked in the NYC area for several years before being drafted by the Army. He served in the Chemical Corp, being stationed at the Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, where he was involved in chemical warfare research and development. After his military service, he worked for several companies, including Pratt & Whitney, where he researched the feasibility of nuclear aircraft engines. While working on a dude ranch in NY owned by his best friend's father, he met Margaret Doyle, also from NYC. They married in 1959. He was later recruited by a Texas company which led to their moving to Houston in 1960.Margie gave birth to their first child, Robert, in 1961 and their second, Barbara, in 1964. While raising their family in the Museum area of Houston, both Steve and Margie became involved in many community activities. Steve was a board member of KPFT Pacifica Radio, President of the River Oaks Little League, and often participated in activities of the local Democratic Party, ACLU, and many other organizations. In business, Steve became sales manager of the John L. Dore Company. He then became president of its newly created subsidiary, EPSCO, where he was instrumental in opening numerous branch offices in many states. He then went out on his own, creating a holding company, which owned interests in many companies, operating in many different industries. In 1986, Steve joined with his son, Robert, and began a business that serves the polymer production industry. He continued to work with his son, helping grow the company and providing for their family until very recently. Steve had no interest in material items- his family and friends were his only interest. Throughout his career, he treated his customers and co-workers as family. He went out of his way to stay in touch with his numerous family members, many of whom were still located in New York. He always was concerned for their welfare and helped many folks, both family and friends, throughout his life whenever he could. Steve is predeceased by his parents, his step mother, Rhea, his older brother, Josh, and his wife, Margie. He is survived by his brothers, Irwin Bernhardt, MD and wife Norma, Jerry Glaser, Lenni Brenner, Henry Glaser and wife Carol; his children, Robert Glaser and wife Janice, Barbara Glaser Fryer and husband Tony; and his grandchildren, Christopher Smith, MD, Matthew Smith, and Margaret Glaser, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A private interment will be followed by a Memorial Service on Saturday, December 1st at 3:00 PM in the Chapel of the Rice Memorial Center, 6100 S. Main St., Houston, TX 77005. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to the charity of your choice.