Peter C. STECK

It is my pleasure once again to write something about a wonderful man who is missed so much. I think about how much he has affected not only my life but the lives of the many students and co workers who had the honor of knowing him. He is thought about every day. May he rest in peace and blessings to his family.

It was an honor to know Peter Steck and to work with him during the years that my children attended MGV. He was a wonderful principal and an advocate for all children. He was well loved by the children and well respected by parents and teachers alike. My deepest condolences to the Steck family. You truly have lost a great man.

What a wonderful man, great teacher and principal. Amazing father and grandfather. You took a chance and hired me as a kindergarten para back in '96. You were a sweet boss and and we all admired you. Every year you came to the high school graduation to honor the students. We will miss you terribly. Our prayers are with Alice and your family. Thank you for everything.

We are all very very sad at the loss of a wonderful person. We are and always be glad we had the opportunity to have met you, and to have known you. You knew every child by there first names, you will be truly lossed. Rest in peace our friend, love the Guerrero family, Paul, Dawn, Giovanna , Vincent.

Mr. Steck was a man with a tremendous heart and a beautiful soul. His gentle ways with all of the children (and parents) of MGV were never forgotten, years after our children had left the beautiful environment he created with the teachers. Everyone was amazed by the fact that he greeted every single child who entered his school every morning by their first name. His love of music and the arts, and his encouragement to the children to pursue their dreams lifted self esteem and their spirits. He was a true gentleman who welcomed parents, grandparents, and 'special people' into his school. My favorite memory is of Mr. Steck standing in the corner of the gym, listening to all of our little children singing to their grandparents, with years in his eyes, and he told me that there is nothing more beautiful to him than hearing children sing. Thank you, Mr. Steck, for showing children that they all have something to offer, and they all have special talents inside. You will be greatly missed, and we will never forget you.

I am honored to have been given the chance to know and work for Mr. Steck. He was a kind man with a big heart. May he rest peacefully.

A good man.

"No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child" (Abraham Lincoln) Measured by this standard Mr. Steck was a giant man, and I am forever grateful to him for the kindness and support he showed my son when he was a student at MGV.

Such a loss. He was a great man and educator. Always did what was best for the children in his care. He will be missed. My children, husband and I were lucky to have him as our principal.

Rest in Peace... you were a great Principal... my children and I are saddened by your passing... our condolences to your family

We were deeply sadden by the news of Mr. Steck's passing. He was a great principal & always had a hello & smile for all the kids. He knew all their names & made going to school a pleasure for my daughters. Our deepest sympathy to the Steck Family. He will be greatly missed by so many. He is at peace with Our Lord. Cori, Mike, Emily & Michelle Gaudioso

You were always a true gentleman in life. It was an honor to be a person who was a small part of it. Gone to soon but will never be forgotten.

A Gentle-man, kind , generous, loving just a few words that define a wonderful person. My condolences to Alice and your children. Heaven has another angel. God bless. kathy Vento

Thank you for being my 6th grade teacher at Robert Moses Jr. High. You'll be missed. class of NGHS 1976

We feel extremely blessed to have known and worked with such a great man with the biggest heart and most gentle soul. I especially enjoyed his enthusiasm on the Site Base Team for many years. He was a dedicated man with the goal, full steam ahead, for all the children in his school (MGV)to be safe, happy and to get the best education possible. We feel honored to have had the pleasure of his friendship and leadership while our children were under his care. Thank you Mr.Steck....you were a wonderful man and you will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace....Our hearts and prayers for those you left behind...
The Brinch Family

My prayers to all of the Steck family. I was honored to know such a wonderful man called Mr. Steck when I attended DPA elementary school ( that was the name when I attended). Although I had Mr Wilcox as a sixth grade teacher, Mr. Steck was a kind, thoughtful man who always talked to you, shared his wisdom and knew your name, he made every person feel special!
My prayers and blessings to all.
Warm regards,
Eddie Catapane

I am so sorry for the loss of such a nice man. I remember him back when he was a teacher at DPA with my Uncle, Richard Koetzner. He also passed a few years back. He will be missed by many. Prayers go out to the family... Gayle Pescuma McGuickian

A very special man, you will never be forgotten Mr Steck, you will live on in our memories. A great Principal and a friend to all. Our condolences to the Steck family, you will always be in our prayers?

Rest in peace Peter. You will be missed by many but never forgotten. You were a true gentleman and I will never forget your kindness and friendship. Thinking about the Steck family at this time.

Such a Great man, I remember him as a teacher, when I attended Deer Park Aveneu Elementary, but really got to know how special he was when my daughter Samantha attended MGV, he is a Principal who all the children who walked those halls will never forget!

rest in peace Mr.Steck you were a wonderful principal my girls were lucky to have you as theirs.thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.hawkins&hatt family

My Thoughts And Prayers Are With This Very Wonderful Mans Family And Friends.. This Is A Very Sad Loss.. Respectfully Kathleen Heithaus Smyth

The North Babylon community has lost a great man. Mr Steck was our beloved Principal for many years at MGV. Not only was he a wonderful man but he also was a kind soul. I'm sure many of us " new Moms" were happy knowing that we left our children with such caring adults. Teachers, staff and especially Mr Steck made sure once those children passed through the doors they were safe and happy. I especially remember when the PTA asked if we could put on a school play,Mr Steck was on board from day one. We "improved" the script Snow White, and with his open door policy he helped us any way we could. It was such a hit the school continued on each year, offering all of the children a chance to become a "star". Mr Steck was our star at MGV, they even named the auditorium after him when he retired. Now everyone will remember what a wonderful man we had the pleasure of knowing. Our thoughts are with your family. You will be greatly missed.
Cindy Gilbert The Gilbert Family

Prayers go out to the Steck family!!

Prayers to a special man and his family . May the memories of your life's together give you peace!!!

You will be greatly missed by so many...Rest in Peace. Danielle Naldrett.

Life is so unkind at times ....Peter Steck had so much more life to live. My heart is saddened by the news of his passing. I have so many wonderful memories of him. Working with the PTA while he was the principal was such a memorable time in my life. He always allowed us to take our ideas and fly with them. I always looked forward to hearing his Grandparent/Special Person`s Day speech. One year he spoke about how one of his Grandparents would always come to visit and would have a gallon of ice cream tucked under their arm but it wasn't the ice cream he looked forward to, it was the time they gave him. Needless to say I stood in that auditorium with tears running down my face. He touched my heart . He was also the man who offered me a para position as a 1:1 with an autistic little boy. I really wasn't sure I could do it but he had confidence in me and convinced me to take the position. I stayed with that little boy throughout his years at MGV. Mr. Steck gave me a gift by convincing me to take the job. That little boy touched my life in ways I could never imagine. That little boy is now going to college and has grown into a fine young man. He was a wonderful, gentle,caring principal and not only was I fortunate to have worked for him, he was also the principal of my children. He was on my mind today as I spent 9/11 with him at MGV...not knowing it would also be the day he would join all the other angels. He was a proud husband, father and grandfather. He loved his family. My thoughts and prayers are with them at this very difficult time. RIP Peter C. Steck....You will be missed.

Alice, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear husband. My heart goes out to you and your children. Dina Zanni

When I heard of the passing of Mr. Steck I felt as though it was a member of my family. He was a terrific man with so much knowledge and gave so much. He truly cared from the heart. I am like many others very fortunate to have my child go through his first years of school with such a wonderful man as their principal. He was the best - my deepest condolences to his family.
May he rest in peace.
With love,
The Krummenacker Family

Our family was privileged to have known Mr. Steck. He made the elementary school experience a happy and memorable one. He was such a strong presence at the school and he always made us feel that everything would be alright.We extend our deepest condolences to his family, they have lost a very special man.
The Matuozzi Family

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Steck. He was a kind and understanding person. He will truly be missed by the NB community. I remember working with a student with autism at MGV, Mr. Steck always made his presence known to this boy and was really a sweet man. My condolences to his family during this time of grief. May you find strength and love in one another, knowing he will always be with you and he is now at peace.

Our hearts are broken at MGV where Mr. Steck made an impact not only to his students and teachers but to all who knew him. His leadership and compassion inspired so many of us. Words cannot express how much he will be missed. The world has lost a great man way too soon but the lives he touched will never forget him.

An amazing educator, husband, father, grandfather, and friend! To true gentleman! The world is a better place because you were a part of it! May God bless you!

Mr. Steck will always be remembered in our hearts as a loving and respected man, who our children, and we, were blessed to have known as our principal and mentor. How appropriate that this extraordinary man passed on a day when we mourn other heros, for he is one of ours.

With Love From Our Hearts, The O'Bryen Family

It's always sad to see good people leave us, I have fond memories of Mr. Steck's 5th grade class back in 1975. Lots of long division learned. Through the years as a CPA those lessons have come in very handy. Mr. Steck was a wonderful teacher, always pleasant and fair. My regards to his family. May your precious memories give you peace. And my God be with him and bless his family.

Dad, I miss you terribly. You are the strongest, kindess, most generous person I have ever known. You taught me so much. Do the right thing. Lead by example. Try your best. Be patient and kind. I will hold you in my heart forever and will alway cherish the time we had together. Thank you for being a great father, friend and grandfather to Ronan. I love you Dad and I am so proud to be your daughter.

Love,
Lissy

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Steck. He truly was a wonderful Principal . He knew every child and parent's name. He woul tell the children he loved them. My deepest sympathies to his family. May he rest in the arms of Jesus.