Name: Visitation for EMANUEL STEPANIAN
Start: 2014-11-21T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-11-22T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation and Event Center

STEPANIAN

EMANUEL, JR. passed away peacefully on Nov. l7, 2014 at the Hospice of Palm Beach County, JFK Hospital, Lake Worth, FL. The staff at the hospice was caring and compassionate and deserve much praise. Manny was born in Phila., PA on Dec. 4, 1930 to Emanuel and Margaret Stepanian. His childhood was spent in Phila. where he attended Northeast H.S. and took classes at Drexel Univ. He had homes in Pennsylvania and he had homes in Haddonfield, NJ, New York City, NY, Opio, France and West Palm Beach, FL. Manny was a master tool and die maker and proudly founded his own business at age 38. The company, Stepanian Tool and Manufacturing, was located in Pennsauken, NJ. He employed only the best toolmakers and treated them fairly. He retired at the age of 68, after 29 yrs. of "meticulous service to industry"; that was his motto. STM was recognized by Kulicke and Soffa of Horsham, PA for 20 yrs. of outstanding service. Everyone knew Manny as a man of integrity. He was humble, kind, generous, dignified and loving. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is survived by his wife of 39 yrs., Joan Lind Stepanian; his brother Richard Stepanian, his wife Sarah; their children Richard, Jr. and Mary-Margaret; and 2 great-nieces. Services will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at 7 P.M. Visitation will be held from 6-8 P.M. at the QUATTLEBAUM FUNERAL HOME, 6411 Parker Ave. West Palm Beach, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association., 3333 Forest Hill Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Nov. 20, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for EMANUEL STEPANIAN

Sponsored by His wife, Joan.

38 Entries

Jean Namour

November 14, 2024

I miss you dear friend.

Jean Namour

November 15, 2023

You will always be in prayers. So many memories dear Manny, I miss you .
Your friend
Jean

Jean Namour

November 14, 2022

Baron Manny we miss you so much!

Namour Jean

November 14, 2021

Miss you Baron Manny

Francine Texier

November 14, 2020

How we still miss you! Always remembered! May your moments be peaceful up there, it's quite a mess down here. I stay in touch with Joanie, she's strong and I hear her laugh sometimes, just thinking of her. She leaves me long whatsapp voice messages, so good to hear her! Wish we could hear you! You are for always in our hearts! Love Sien, Philippe, Dorine and Bart.

Jean Namour

November 14, 2020

Always in my heart .Rest in Peace dear Friend

Joan Stepanian

April 1, 2020

As every day, I miss you, but I loved April Fool's Day. I could always "get you" with one gag or another. I think you played along because I believe you liked it as much as I did. Well, no fooling around today. I'm so glad you aren't here to see what's going on in the country. Another virus has encompassed the world and we are still reeling from the trump virus. Send help. ;o) Love, love, love....Joan

Jean Namour

November 15, 2019

My dear friend always in my thoughts .I miss you

Joan Stepanian

November 14, 2019

Sweetheart, Five years today. I go on missing you but know that you are waiting for me and hope that I will be with you again soon. You know we never planned to be around this long but here I am waiting.... and loving you. I thank God for all the wonderful memories that come flooding back when I think of you, your heart and your generosity and, of course, your stamina!! You worked so hard, but always had time to enjoy life to the fullest.
Those who met you are still missing your smile - I hear that so much!
Keep a spot open for me love,
Joan

Jean Namour

January 24, 2019

Baron Manny
I went on tuesday at Varouj's restaurant in Grasse and saw Zepur who misses you. The place has changed completely and looks like a real restaurant. I had my usual kufté and french fries.
I miss you my dear friend

Jean Namour

November 18, 2016

Already two years! Always in my heart

Joan Stepanian

November 17, 2016

Hokis,

Two years now and I still miss your smile.

Joan Stepanian

December 4, 2015

Sweetheart, I hope you're having a big 85th birthday party with all of our friends and family who were waiting for you, wherever you are. Keep being my guardian angel.
Love, Joan

Yvette Fudge

November 20, 2015

Dear Manny
I go out in my garden and you come into my
thoughts. We spent many happy hours planting fond memories thank you
Yvette

Jean Namour

November 19, 2015

Baron Manny
It's been one year. You are always in our prayers .
I miss you my friend.
I will raise my glass to you
Jean

Francine Texier H

November 19, 2015

Still thinking of you every day! We miss you, we were lucky to have had you in our lives!
Francine, Philippe, Dorine and Bart

Joan Stepanian

November 17, 2015

Sweetheart, It's been one year since you left and I miss you more than ever. I lost my best friend and my biggest fan. Hope you are at peace.
Love, Joan

Francine Texier-Hudig

March 5, 2015

Have been with you all day yesterday, Manny, we miss you, and hope you are peacefuly resting, now with your doggies.
We will keep lifting up our glasses whenever a great wine comes on our table, and we will enjoy every devine restaurant or homemade dishes thinking of you and knowing you would have loved to share the meal with us! We won't forget Joan, we are staying in touch, she is very strong!
Au revoir Manny, and as I say, it is just an AU REVOIR, we shall see you again!
Love Sien, Philippe, Dorine and Bart.

Joan Stepanian

March 4, 2015

Buried your urn today, along with the ashes of the dogs. "I hate not knowing for sure what happens when you die, but I really love to believe there is a heaven past the sky" I will love you forever, Hokis.
Joan

December 28, 2014

Dear Joan,You are always in our thoughts and prayers.Manny was a wonderful and kind loving man.Always with a smile that we will never forget.The short time that we knew him seem's like we've known him for ever.That's the kind of impact he had on our lives.We Love him and miss him dearly.We look forward to seeing him in the resurrection. John 5:28,29 We Love you. Nick & Sara.

Francine and Manny at Daniel Desavie, '06

Joan Stepanian

December 4, 2014

Joan Stepanian

December 4, 2014

Today would have been Manny's 84th birthday. Keep him in your thoughts.

Manny at NY City Apartment 2003

Manny Stepanian

December 1, 2014

patricia cook

November 30, 2014

Mannys' journey in this life was vast and fulfilled-Trish and I were blessed to have been part of his journey here in France. He was always pleasant, kind and warm...And he always made us laugh. As much as we will miss him, his smile will always live in our hearts. Mannys' time here was filled with love and wonderful happiness and we believe he will takes those wonderful memories to that next place that waits for us all. Trish and Franco

November 29, 2014

As a well spent day brings a happy sleep, so a life well spent brings a happy death.

Leonardo daVinci

Jean Namour

November 28, 2014

To my charming Baron
Life and the south of France gave me the opportunity to meet you.
I will always remember our gourmets lunches and the way you would say:
Do we do lunch this week?
Your capacity in appreciating the small pleasures offered with a great bottle of wine , you who had the opportunity of living the Vie de Chateau and yet be modest enough to share those moments with your wineman
You will always remain in my heart.
Goodbye my Friend

November 26, 2014

Manny,
What a beautiful few weeks I had with you... A man of such kind and loving words. I know how much you loved your Joanie. She was a very lucky women to have you. Great getting to know you and enjoyed our long talks. You will be missed. I miss our trips to get our French fries!!! Hugs to you, Kelly

November 25, 2014

It was a pleasure to have known a lovely man like Manny. We spent many
enjoyable times with him and Joan and had a lot of laughs on the way. He will be
truly missed but always in our thoughts and memories
You are in Gods safe safe hands now. Rest in peace
Fondest love from Paula and John

What A Man, What A Mighty Good Man!

maryanne slebodnik

November 24, 2014

I failed to add this stanza to the poem I wrote about Manny. At Joan's urging here it is.

He always looked so dapper, such a fine dresser was he
And he had the greatest collection of ties I ever did see!

If you knew Manny you will appreciate this.
I hopes this brings a smile to the faces of the ones that read this and understand what I'm talking about.

maryanne and mike slebodnik

November 22, 2014

What a man, what a mighty good man!

As he entered into the house, I'd hear his cheery voice,
gently calling to his wife, "Hola, Joanie... I'm home".

She'd hearkened to his voice and greet him at the door,
they'd embrace, hug and kiss, for each other they adored.

His aim was to make her happy and to meet her every need,
ran errands, gave her flowers, even made her morning coffee.

So cherish the memories, there are so many more,
of the man who had it all, and the wife that he adored.

Our deepest condolences for your great loss.
I'm a better person for having known Manny.
Sincerely,
Maryanne and Mike Slebodnik

Yvette Fudge

November 21, 2014

Dear Manny
Many fond, wonderful and memorable times
With all my Love
Yvette

Sue Bell

November 21, 2014

Dear Mani. That is I how I have spelt your name since I have known you and since you have left France along with Joan to be in the sunny climate of Florida.( sorry if I spelt it wrong) BUT what an absolute pleasure to have met you both , inviting me around to cut your hairs , and all we talked about was food , wasn't it !!!
Then you decided to Re locate to Florida to a warmer climate ,
It was such a pleasure to visit you both in Palm Beach in your beautiful home last Christmas along with my family.
We will never forget you and we will constantly keep in touch with Joan so don't worry
Graham Sue Cameron & Layton

November 21, 2014

Dear Mani. That is I how I have spelt your name since I have known you and since you have left France along with Joan to be in the sunny climate of Florida.

Barbara Rohrmoser

November 21, 2014

Dear Familie Stepanian
I am saddened by your sudden Loss
Please accept my heartfelt condolences
I will always remember his Kindness .
My Thoughts are with you
With lots of love. Barbara Rohrmoser

November 21, 2014

Uncle Manny,
I built a tiny garden
In a corner of my heart
I kept it just for lovely things
And bade all else depart
And ever was there music
And flowers blossomed fair;
And never was it perfect
Until you entered there.
With much love always, Mary-Margaret

Francine Texier H

November 21, 2014

Dearest Joan,

This probably comes too late for the funeral but here are some words I wanted to say, they are specially for you!
I hate to not be able to hug you and express physically our intense sadness on Manny's passing away. I would have loved to be near you and attend the funeral, you understand this is not possible.
I do wish to tell you that all of us, Dorine and Bart and ofcourse Philippe, are very sad to hear Manny has left us.
We have had a wonderful conversation about Manny and you a few days ago and all our lovely memories came back, all the wonderful moments we spend together, starting of with me inviting you for a lunch, OMG what had I done?
After I knew you for a while I knew that this was an enormous effort you had made, to get up early... and have a superb lobster at Daniel Desavie's for breakfast!!!
Off we went for many incredible lunches or dinners, our birthday (you and I) dinner at the Oasis in Mandelieu, with the incredible japanese beef and hot oysters, even at our house, a Christmas dinner or the surprise party "oysters" and seafood for Manny's birthday at your house!!
The pizza drink parties on friday's with the kids swimming (coming out all white of the paint in your terrible pool LOL).
Philippe taking Manny on a ride in a Jaguar E type for his birthday, all the drivinglicence code lessons we have done, the flood in your house, the builders, the superb winecave Manny had... you see it all comes back to food and wine, we were ment to meet and we were meant to enjoy life on the times we did!
Both Dorine and Bart told us that Manny was a little bit of their "Grandpa" since they had none nearby, Bart told me he has so many fine memories of Manny, he spoke about the Muhammed Ali picture in the dressing, he looked up as a little boy while changing for his bathing clothes...
The couch in front of the fireplace and THE CHAIR, the electric chair you could move into a very relaxing chair, it was their play!!! THE COKEBOTTLE with Manny's coins... a huge christmas present for them every year!

I am very proud I have met Manny, he for sure is one of the most important people I met in my life, with his knowledge, his good and wise advices, his compassion whenever we were down about our business and ofcourse his "connaissance" about wine and food, it made a complete picture on the father I lost and I found back in Manny!!

Dear Joan, we sincerely hope you will be strong and get through these sad moments, you have always been a strong and wonderful woman and even if we are far I hope our paths will cross very soon again, may your life be peaceful and gentle, keep laughing as you know very well how, I remember those laughs, I miss them!!
I love you and may Manny rest in Peace.
Sien, Philippe, Dorine and Bart.