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Steven Runyon Obituary
STEVEN M. RUNYON
AGE: 33 SOMERVILLE
Steven M. Runyon, 33, passed away Friday August 13, 2010 at Somerset Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born in Somerville and raised in Manville before moving back to Somerville in 2009. He was employed as an auto mechanic for Adesa in Manville for over 13 years. He was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. Steve was a firefighter with the Manville Fire Department for 15 years, former firefighter with the Bound Brook Fire Department and recently joined the Lincoln Hose Fire Company # 4 in Somerville. He enjoyed playing softball, golf and football in High School and also enjoyed owning his own classic car. He was a devoted husband and father and his greatest joy was spending time with his family. Steve will always be remembered for his willingness to help those in need. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.
Surviving are his loving wife of 5 years, Colleen Decker Runyon; 3 daughters, Maeve, Riley and Avery, newborn infant son T.J. "Timothy"; his parents Frank and Carol Runyon; 2 sisters, Arlene Shockley and her husband James, Krysten Bentz and her husband John; his in-laws Philip and Nancy Decker; 2 brother-in-laws Sean Decker and his wife Jessie and Stephen Decker; and several nieces and nephews.
Prayers will be said 9am Tuesday at the Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, 111 N. Gaston Ave. Somerville 908-725-3111 followed by 10am mass of Christian burial at Immaculate Conception Church, 35 Mountain Ave. Somerville. Interment will follow at St Bernard Cemetery in Bridgewater. Visitation will be 2-4pm and 6-9pm Monday at the funeral home. A fireman's service will be conducted at 7:00pm. Memorial contributions can be made to the Kelsey Fund c/o of Steven Runyon, 34 Warren Street, Somerville, NJ 08876. To send condolences to the family, visit www.brucecvanarsdalefuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Steven Runyon
Travis Clark
August 18, 2010
Steven was a really good friend. The memories we shared together will never be forgotten. With deepest sympathy.
Krzysztof Siuta
August 18, 2010
Steve was a great person, I'll never forget our freshman year of football he was always the guy I followed up the field. Wonderful basketball NBA on saturdays. Very sadly missed.
Joyel B
August 17, 2010
To Steven's family, My deepest sympathies go to all of you.
Bette Paliani
August 17, 2010
To Mr. Frank Runyon and Mrs. Carol Runyon,
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your son. I taught at Sacred Heart and Christ the King during your children's early school years.
I am very sorry and although I could not attend, I am praying for you, his wife and children. May God give you comfort. God Bless.
Kristen Carey
August 16, 2010
Colleen, Deckers and Runyons,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult and heartbreaking time.
I'm deeply sorry for your loss. Words cannot even begin to express my sympathy.
May your memories of Steve always be close in your heart, and those four beautiful children be constant reminders of the happy times you shared.
With Sincere Regards,
Tomaszfski Family
August 16, 2010
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Darleen Walter
August 16, 2010
Steven was my cousin, and i loved him. He fought a long, difficult battle against this horrible disease and now is at peace and no longer in pain. Carol and Frank, you know how much i love you both and my heart is broken for you,...no words can express the pain I feel in my heart when I look into your faces and see how sad you both are over losing Steve. Both Carol and Frank have always been there for me whenever I have problems and have helped me through so much, now it's my turn to try to be there to help comfort them and help them get through this difficult time...Carol, you are more than just my cousin, you are a sister to me and I love you so much and wish I could take away the pain, but only time and the faces of those four beautiful grandchildren that Steven gave you will be able to do that....
Krysten and John:
Krysten, I wish there was something I could do or say, I'm your Godmother and I feel like I should be able to do something to help make things better, but you've been a rock for your mom, dad and Colleen and I am so proud of you....John, I know Steve was more of a brother to you than just a brother-in-law, and you were always there for him both emotionally and with arranging various fund raisers through the fire department to help Colleen and Steve any way you could. Everything you have done to help your family is wonderful...nothing more you can do now except be there to help Krysten and everyone get through the difficult next days/weeks/months/years....I love you for all that you've done and for being Krysten's rock.
Arlene and Jim:
Arlene, I know how hard it has been for you while Steve has been ill,...living far from home must have been so difficult because I know in your heart you wanted to be closer, but I know that you were always there for your mom, dad, Steve and Colleen through phone calls and visits whenever you were able,...I know how much you loved Steve and only time will help ease the pain...
Colleen:
I don't know you very well, we've only met a few times, but I know Steven loved you so much and you took great care of him all during his illness....The one thing I remember the most, and one of my favorite memories of Steve, is seeing his face beaming and that big 'ol smile of his before he entered the church when you were getting married....He was so bubbly and happy and this is the way I always want to remember him. He loved you so much and I know this has been such a terrible thing for you to have to go through....The only thing that will help you get through are the faces of those three beautiful little girls and that little boy TJ who will live on to be Steven's legacy....Thank you so much for being such a great wife and mother to my cousin Steven's children...I may not know you all that well, but I know you made Steve's last few years some of the happiest in his life, and for that I am so thankful...Everyone will tell the girls and TJ lots of different stories and memories about their daddy that will remain with them forever...Time will ease some of the pain you are feeling right now, but you will never forget him and I am so happy he had you in his life...Be strong sweetie,...I know you have been....those four little ones will help you get through, as will all our family and yours. We love you...
Tomorrow I will be there to honor my cousin Steve Runyon,...a great cousin, a loving son, husband and a wonderful father to his four beautiful children. This is not goodbye Steven...this is just "so long for now." We will see you once again in Heaven. I know you are no longer in pain and are at peace...held in the loving arms of GOD and all the angels. You passed on my Uncle Steve's (your grandfather) birthday....that has to mean something sweetie....You were his namesake and he took you from all the pain and suffering you were going through to take you home to Heaven where you are happy once again. We will always miss you and never forget you...and we have four beautiful little children to always help us remember....
Rest in peace my dear Steven....I love you and will miss you until we all see you again....God Bless....
*Perhaps they are not stars, but rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
Love Always,
Dar
Dick & Valerie Mc Aloon
August 16, 2010
We will keep you in our prayers
Alfredo Mendez
August 16, 2010
Words cannot even begin to express my sorrow.
Please accept my condolences.
Station 26 EAVFC
August 16, 2010
Loyal to our duty...
In brotherhood, our deepest sympathy to the Decker and Runyon families.
Alfredo Mendez
August 16, 2010
Please accept my condolences.
Words fall short of expressing my sorrow for your loss.
Patrick Eckhart
August 15, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's family and friends. He was a great guy in high school. God Bless.
Tina Breen
August 15, 2010
We are so sorry to hear the tragic news. Tommy and I worked with Steve for many years and are deeply saddened by his passing. Our prayers are with you,
Tina and Tommy Breen
Christina Gellura
August 15, 2010
Colleen, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Yates
August 15, 2010
Our sincere condolences for you Colleen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Yates Family (Somerville)
jim bodo
August 14, 2010
steve was a great man even in high school, my sympathy goes to his whole family. you will be missed
August 14, 2010
Our most sincere condolences for Colleen and the family. May you feel God's Strength during this most difficult time. Fisher Family (Somerville)
August 14, 2010
So sad. Such a nice guy, ever since he was a kid. My sympathy goes out to his friends & especially his family.
Linda Kiernan Kuna
August 14, 2010
Colleen,
I am sincerely sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family.
Linda Kiernan Kuna
Steve, Erin, and Lucas Kislan
August 14, 2010
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of Steve. May God bless your family during these tough times. Stay strong."
Mr. & Mrs. Tozzi
August 14, 2010
Dear Colleen and Family,
Mr. Tozzi and I are so sorry to hear of the passing of Steve. You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
August 14, 2010
What a heart breaker. Somerville lost a wonderful, productive member of their community. We all need to come together to help out that young, young family. My deepest sympathies for the Runyon family.
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