Stephen A. Sanna

Ellen& Family, Yes, " Being Remembered Matters"~No doubt anyone who met Steve would forget his pleasant smile ,honest eyes and sincerity. He taught me how to build a burger,when I was teen;bigger lesson Live your Dream I am sure Heaven is even More Spectacular now! Toni M.Loria

My condolences to the Sanna Family on Steve's passing. I read the news in the recent Miami Magazine. I was a walk-on center and kicker at Miami in 1974 and Steve treated me like a 4 year letter winner...that was his personality, no favorites. I was proud to be on the sideline for the 1974 Miami-Kent State game where Steve engineered the winning drive in just over 1 minute. He was a true leader . Love and prayers to the entire Sanna Family.

Love And Honor!!
Mario Macioce, Miami Class of 1978

God Bless the Sanna's , Steve was the best boss I ever had. He was an honest straight forward man. He inspired me to live my dream. I hope I made it easier for him to be a father , I hope, because I put him through hell, not intentionally , but because he was my Victor, New York older brother .

Dear Ellen and family, We just learned of Steve's passing and are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely,
The Schaffron's from SJR

Elle and the Sanna Family,

I was so shocked and saddened to learn of Steve's passing. My thoughts are with your family as you mourn this tremendous loss.

Ellen&family with sincere sympathy at this difficult time. Remembering Steve always brought me such
Joy,cuz he lived his dream.Ellen you recall the late 70's,Steve was my first boss,(him & that
Stop watch) I recall him talking about opening a
Landscape & Garden Shop~What a successful
Man!! XO,Now tend to the stars and comets~ "flash"

My condolences to the entire family. I knew Steve in high school and considered him a friend. Steve was a man among boys and always had a kind heart and an understanding of the big picture of life. Steve was never to busy to listen, help out a friend, or just be there when needed. He was a leader. God Bless you my friend and Rest in Peace Steve Sanna. You are a special man and I can see by the video you were surrounded by a loving family. Again, my condolences to all. He touched a lot of lives.

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I knew Steve back in his Wendy's days. He was a great man. Sorry I missed his service. My prayers are with his family. Sharon Orr

Our deepest sympathies to the Sanna Family! Steve was a true legacy in the Wendys Family. Thoughts and prayers for all of you.

I have known Steve since Junior High School. Played ball with him and always enjoyed his competitive nature. He was a leader by example and good at it.
About 16 months ago Steve and I attempted to contact each otherand get together in the Palm Springs area but were unable to do so. I had hoped we would have or we would be able to do so in the future. Steve was a solid guy. This is such sad news.
My sincere condolences to all of the Sanna family!!!

Dear Ellen and Family - so sorry to hear about Steve. He was a great person to work with, and great role model. He instilled hard work in others by walking the walk. And he always had a kind word and a smile for everybody. Thoughts and prayers to you.

To The Sanna Family,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time of loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
William Scott Billings

Steve hooked me up with a lot of quick passes that help to lead the Shaker Red Raiders to the Lake Erie League co title in our senior year!! He couldn't hit me on the Square in or stop n go, but we worked out the quick pass, that was never intercepted, and we had a 90 % connection rate, with an average 8-12 yards per play!! The longest gain we connected on was against Shaw. We broke it for ~60-65 yards, to the Shaw 18 or so yard line, before the other side safety ran me out of bounds. He was also a solid shortstop on the baseball team. He was a tribute to our team, and a great team player! Your families are in our Prayers!! Monnica and Ed Rose, offensive and defensive end

Dear Ellen and family,
There are no words to express the great sadness we feel. We will miss Steve working in his Keuka lake garden and relaxing on the dock. He was a sweet and wonderful man. We pray for you all as you try to move on in life. Love for each other will be your strength. Love you . The whole Hollenbeck family

Dear Ellen and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the happy memories carry you through....xoxo

Condolences and prayers for peace and love to the whole Sanna family. So shocked and saddened to hear this news.

Ellen and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. I met "Snake" as an associate friend of Al Vyverberg and Jay Hill, back when Steve was their roommate on Vassar Street, back in 1979. Those were glorious years, we played hoops, and had great times at the Vassar Street house and later at the Garson Avenue house.

Steve was a genuine guy who you could trust emphatically...I was shocked to read the sad notification and am sorely disappointed in myself for not staying in contact w/ him over the years. The last time I saw hime was at his business when I stopped in to see if he was there, just to shoot the breeze and he was!! Unfortunately, that was probably 7-8 years ago and I as you, feel dreadful about his passing. Stay strong, that is how he would want it to be.
Sincerely,

Dear Sanna family,
I am very sorry to hear about Steve. Over the years I've done work at Bristols as well as his home Steve was such a great guy to deal with. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

To the Sanna Family , Blessing and comfort to you in the loss of a great man husband father grandfather brother had a opportunity to talk family and sports with this guy could feel the warmth of family throughout the entire business . We can do all things thru Christ . Melvin Rose.

Dear Sanna Family-
Words will never express what Steve meant to me personally. There are people you cross in your lives that make a profound impact and help shape us into the people we are- and make the world a better place- Steve was one of those guys to me... I could write pages of the fond memories and life lessons he taught me through 6 years of working at Bristol's from my Junior year of High school through College. I feel very fortunate to have visited Victor and had a chance to spend 30 minutes with Steve this past May. He was so proud sharing all the accomplishments of his children and gave me some great feedback on life as our conversation's always did. Rest in Peace Steve and may God Bless the Sanna Family.

Ellen and family,

I am heart broken for loss, Snake was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed.
May the love of family and friends surround you at this most difficult time
Respectfully
Bonnie Williams

As a high school classmate and friend of Steve's, I was heartbroken to receive this news. Steve was not only a terrific athlete, he was also a phenomenal teammate. He was an "achiever through work", not just a product of athletic predisposition. He WORKED and constantly challenged himself to get better. The success he enjoyed in three sports at Shaker Heights High was testament to this work ethic, as was, even more impressively, the remarkable impact he made at Miami - quarterbacking two undefeated teams ('73 and '74). Perhaps most notable, however, is that Steve was never arrogant, self-absorbed or "all about me." He was understated, supportive of others and always self-effacing, irrespective of any personal accolades that he received. I'm proud to have been his friend "back in the day" and can only extend my most heartfelt sympathies to Ellen, their children and the entire Sanna Family.

Dear Sanna family -

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Steve was a wonderful man.

Regards -
Steve and Pat Kristy

So sorry to hear of your loss.
Tom and Marykay I'm so sorry, this must be so shocking. We unfortunately will not be able to attend the calling hours. We will be out of town. But know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Lorie Cheer
John Terranova

To the Sanna Family: I am sorry to read of your loss. I I have warm memories of your family from my years at St. John of Rochester School. I remember many Christmas Trees that Steve brought to all his kid's classrooms. It was like Santa Claus showing up.
Sending prayers to you all,
Jane Botelho

Dear Ellen and Family~ I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Steve many many years ago in his Wendys days. He was a leader for sure! My husband knew your brother and sister Casey and Jim. Our sincere Condolences

Nancy Mannara Cranch and Jon Cranch

Ellen and Family,
JoAnn and I are so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was the Quarterback of your family. Our prayers are with you and your family. May he Rest In Peace.
JoAnn and Rick Milazzo

Ellen and family, Very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. Our prayers are with you.