STEVEN BRUCE DODGE

I just learned of Steve's passing- I met Steve when he started American Tower and we were hired as their advertising agency. He was an incredible human being, with a vision, a sense of humor, genuine and always at eye level. He welcomed cutting-edge creative and actually encouraged it. He was more interested in me as a person than the work we created. One of the sweetest men who was a trailblazer in the communications industry. RIP my dear friend. I will always remember you. Tom Kaminsky

I just learned of Steve's passing in the current Yale Alumni Magazine. Steve was one of my freshman year roommates in Vanderbilt Hall at Yale. His wit and sparkle remain vivid memories to this day and he helped this mid-western kid from public high school adapt to the high octane world of Prep School prepared Yalies. Not surprised to read about all he accomplished in life. His image from those days will remain indelible

I am so sorry to have learned of Steve's tragic death. I served as a fellow naval officer with Steve aboard USS John A. Bole (DD-755). We were all a bunch of kids, most reservistists thrust into the Vietnam War. Steve was forthright and unafraid to speak his mind particularly in protecting the enlisted crew from what we considered were inane policies. He was a dedicated professional who was held in high regard by juniors and seniors alike.

I enjoyed his company on liberty ashore and was involved with him in a few Mr. Roberts like shenanigans. On a couple of occasions he was the instigator like the time we had to borrow the base OOD's truck to get back to the ship in Guam.

He was a great shipmate and a real good guy.

After our time in Bole I ran into Steve again when he was Chief Engineer aboard a New York based destroyer. I was in Newport, Rhode Island and his ship was our training ship.

We had long tried to get Steve to our Bole ship reunions but his busy schedule prevented that. Nevertheless, I enjoyed our communications by e-mail. I marveled at his successful career and I confess to bragging that I knew that guy when.

To Steve's family my wife Colleen and I extend our most sincere condolences in this tragic loss. He was such a genuine and decent human being.

Captain Jim Barton (US Navy-Ret)

Leadership with integrity, compassion, and vision. A recipe he applied to business and life.

I enjoyed my talks with Steve a lot. I know he was very bright, restless, thoughtful, widely read, and loved his wife and children.
I send my sincere condolences to his family. A truly witty, literate, giving entrepreneur who enlarged my life.

Steve was a living example of "Pay it Forward". He impacted many lives in many wonderful ways, including mine. My condolences to Anne and his family. Thank you Steve Dodge for many life lessons that I shall carry for the rest of mine.

Hi Anne,

This is Frank Krasovec. We met a long time ago. Steve was my banker for our Swiss Cable operation. I gave you a Willie Nelson album after we had dinner one evening and you asked "who was Willie". I had recently moved to Austin and met Willie.

Steve was kind enough to ask me to be his first outside director for American Cable.The rest is history.

We stayed connected for a long time and appreciated the lived the same values and business interests.

My warmest sympathy to you and your family.

Frank

So very sorry to hear of this news. I loved the times our families would spend together in Dennis (mostly on the beach). Those are some of my fondest memories from childhood. Steve was always kind to me. My prayers go out to you all in this difficult time.

Great great man. Had the pleasure meeting Steve. Very encouraging . Gave me his home phone number to call him anytime. Like a fool I lost it.my loss.

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Dodge family and to the many, many people who mourn this tragic loss. I had the very good fortune to work with Steve at American Radio Systems. He was a true business visionary, but also a wonderful person. Humble, kind and generous. I have many wonderful memories of him and how his inspired leadership brought out the best in those around him.

It is with great sadness I read about Steven's tragic passing. I am shocked and extend my deepest sympathy to Anne and the entire family. I had the honour of knowing Steven during the start up of American Cablesystems. An amazing individual, business was important but family even more so. My prayers are with you all.

My husband, Curt Wolff (deseased in 1998, 44 years old) worked for Steve at American Cable Systems in Beverly as a financial analyst. I still have his acceptance letter signed by David Prescott in March of 1983. Our family was very young at that time and both Steve & Anne quickly became good friends, supporting us as we learned to balance work & family. In addition to being a mentor to Curt at the office, Steve & Anne opened their hearts and their home to us. Steve was genuine - a rare combination of brilliant business man and caring individual. I am so sad to hear of his passing as well as Anne's battle with Parkinson's Disease. My thoughts and prayers are with Anne and her family as they say their goodbyes to Steve in the days ahead. I pray for comfort, peace and many happy memories.

Steve was a force of nature and such a brilliant, kind, and dear man. He was a tremendous mentor for me years ago. My utmost condolences to the Dodge family at this most difficult time.

I only spent two hours with Steve in 1982 and 1983, but those two meetings set me on a new career path and eventually to a new life on Cape Ann where my wife and I have become big fans of many of things that Steve touched, including the Cabot Theater.

I was a second year MBA student who needed an internship to graduate. I was interested in the emerging data communications industry and decided to solicit the Boston area cable companies for internship opportunities. Steve was the only executive to answer my call and invite me to meet with him. During our first one hour meeting in the Fall of 1982 we agreed on a research project, and in the Spring of 1983 he spent another hour with me hearing the results of the project. His pleasure with the quality of project led to a recommendation and a job in the high tech industry that kicked off a successful 35 year career that paid for 3 college tuitions, and enabled my wife and I to recently move to Rockport, MA.

I was sorry to learn of Steve's death and extend my deepest condolences to those who loved him.

Ann & the Family, My most sincere condolences. I met Steve as a car salesman and he was a great gentleman.

Ed Cooperstein,
now retired and formally at Ira Subaru

My heartfelt condolences to the Dodge family. XO Sally Lee

Steve was extraordinary in so, so many ways. I worked with Steve at Bank Boston and then Austin Ventures invested in American Cable, and I served on his board. I've worked with talented entrepreneurs of over 40 years and Steve was absolutely the best. His self-deprecating style, sense of humor and caring attitude always came to the fore. Not only did Steve have a brilliant mind, he was laser-like in identifying the one or two critical business issues in every situation. I loved working for and with Steve. My heart goes out to the Dodge children. Such a vibrant, wonderful man. Condolences, Ken DeAngelis

I read of a life fully lived and I am so sorry for your sudden loss Anne and family. Anne -- I remember our times together as kids and young women. We missed you at our CA reunion this year, but have not forgotten your smile. May you be held close by friends and family. - Tamsen

Dear Nordie,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I met Steven only once, and decades ago, his was a vibrant, generous, and stimulating life. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.
With love, Katie Little

I came to know Steve in 1994 when American Radio Systems purchased the stations I was running in West Palm Beach. In the years to follow I grew to revere Steve for the person he was...humble, visionary, thoughtful and brilliant. Steve was an amazing person, and I personally was blessed to have known him for so many years. As a leader, none better, ever! As a person, a wonderful family man and a good friend. As a businessman, incredible! His legacy reaches far beyond the phenomenal companies he created, and beyond the tower industry he virtually inventedit is about the so many people he touched, helped, taught, mentored, befriended, influenced and helped change for the better! He greatly enriched my life and I held his friendship until the end in high regard. This man was a one of a kind life changer if you knew him type of person. My heart cries for his wonderful wife, Anne and his entire family whom he so deeply loved. God Bless, Steve.

I got to know Steve through several meetings regarding housing development that Windover and Beverly Crossing were considering. Some of my favorite moments in 20+ years at MassDevelopment were sitting across from this kind and thoughtful man who took it upon himself to bring Beverly and other parts of the North Shore back to prominence through development and charitable work. The City has lost a selfless champion and I hope we can all try to carry on his legacy by continuing to create opportunities for others the way he did. I'd also like to add my condolences to his family and hope that the work he was committed to will help lift your spirits at this difficult time. I'm sad for your loss and for ours. We could use a lot more Steve Dodges around here.

Ken Goode, MassDevelopment

I came to know about Steven through conversation with Marty Dodge this evening in Canandaigua, NY; and wonderfully written text here. Sam Samanta

Steve was always a force - a positive influence!! The most accomplished person I've known- yet he was never to busy to share his time, advice and genuine friendship. His legacy has impacted thousands and his kindness will not be forgotten...

I am so sorry for your family's loss. I only knew Steve a short while while working with him and knew he was a great man. The world has an empty space with Steve's passing. Sending loving thoughts and prayers to you in this time of sorrow.