Steven Israel

1941 - 2015

Steven A. Israel

April 19th, 1941- November 19th, 2015

Steve Israel 74, passed away November 19th, 2015 after a long battle with cancer and heart disease. Born in San Francisco, Steve was an Eagle Scout and attended Lowell High School. After graduating college from San Francisco State and Cal Berkeley he went to work at Gruhn Brothers, his family business for 45 years. Steve was a man of simple pleasures, taking joy in the little things in life like spending time with his grandchildren and attending many Cal football and basketball games. As an avid runner and triathlete, Steve was passionate about health and fitness. He was a member of the Orinda Roadrunners for many years, establishing lifetime friendships and touching the lives of everyone he met.
Steve and his loving wife Connie of 36 years were Orinda residents for 30 years before moving to Rossmoor in 2010. Steve was moved into a nursing facility in 2012 when his health declined following his second bout of cancer. Even in the face of debilitating illness, Steve maintained a cheerful and positive outlook.
Steve survived by his wife Connie, his adoring daughter Stephanie, husband John McDermott and his three grandchildren Megan, Johnny and Haley, as well as his late sons Jeff and Gary Israel. He also survived by his stepdaughter Hilarie Barbaree, husband Keith and their children, Chase and Trent. He also has three nieces and a nephew. All whose lives were impacted by his kindness and selfless dedication to family, Steve will surely be missed.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday December 19th, 2015 from 10 am- 1pm in the fireside room of Rossmoor Gateway Clubhouse