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December 23, 2010
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Steve's passing. He was a valued friend and colleague. My deepest sympathies to his family & all of those whose lives he touched. Lynn Gaiteri
December 4, 2010
Dear Jane, I have been trying to get your address to write to you, but I guess this will have to do. I am so, so sorry for your loss. My condolences go out to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and a send you the great big hug I am holding for you. Love, Ruth Potts
December 3, 2010
Dear Jane, It still doesn't seem possible.I hope in time your broken heart will heal and your sadness will lift. I am so sorry for your loss-more than words can express!! Grassroots will surely be different without Steve-who will organize the dance floor construction?
We love you sweetie and are here for you as you need.
Hugs & kisses
Louis,Linda,Erica & Josh Nusum
Patti FitzPatrick
December 3, 2010
My deepest sympathies to all of the Atkin family.
December 1, 2010
Dear Jane-O, Matthew and Robin,
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time of great and unexpected sorrow. Know that you have been and will be in our thoughts and prayers. Steve will be sorely missed.
Love, Ann-O, Patrick, Ian, Noreen, Artie, Ella, Liam and Grandma Dot
(one of the places you lived for longer than 10 minutes)
Pam Hanna
December 1, 2010
Dear Jane,
On behalf of all your friends in the Ithaca Teachers Association including Susan Mittler, the other officers, and myself, our most sincere condolences on the loss of Steve. He must have been quite a guy. We are heartbroken for you.
Chris & Nikki Stohldrier
November 30, 2010
Jane and family, we are deeply saddened to know that Steve is gone. He was the best of friends and a man of great integrity and talent. The world won't be as much fun without Steve. Our prayers are with you all.
Alan Morse
November 30, 2010
Jane, Steve played a very big part in alot of great memories at Wilcox Press. May he rest in peace.
Tim Brown
November 29, 2010
I knew Steve at Wilcox Press and always enjoyed working with Steve. I used to tag along with Bruce and Steve at lunch time and we would sit around and solve the problems of work (ha,ha)
My thoughts and prayers go out to each and every family member.
Sarah Jane Bokaer
November 29, 2010
Love to you all, Jane, Robin, and Matt, now and always
Tami Conine
November 29, 2010
Jane, I know there are no words to ease your pain but please know you are very much loved and in our hearts and prayers ... Steve was indeed a treasure, as are you, and will be dearly missed...inasmuch as can be possible at this time, I wish you peace....
Connie Savon
November 29, 2010
To Steve's family. I worked with Steve at Wilcox Press. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
jamie lewis
November 29, 2010
i lit my peace candle way down here, ms. jane, and hope you can feel it up there. peace will come eventually in honor of all you shared. abrazos.
Valarie Kimber
November 29, 2010
Jane and Matt and family, very sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Steve at Wilcox for many years, he was a wise cracker but would always help me out in a pinch with the schedule (after he got done telling me no of course). You will be missed Steve. My thoughts are with you guys.
Shelly Cowles
November 29, 2010
I also worked with Steve at Wilcox Press. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Good man by an ocean in an earlier time.
George Lamphier
November 29, 2010

Something about a beach, any beach.
George Lamphier
November 29, 2010

Green thumb & kitchen artist!
George Lamphier
November 29, 2010

That ever-present, knowing Steve smile.
George Lamphier
November 29, 2010
George Lamphier
November 29, 2010
Steven Atkin - Life-long husband, soul-mate & best friend to my sister, steadfast & unwavering father to my nephew & niece, I am proud to call him my brother. May he rest in peace and continue to smile upon his family & spread his love from the hereafter. We love you, man.
Bruce McElfresh
November 29, 2010
Jane, I knew Steve at Wilcox Press, I always enjoyed working with Steve. We would often have lunch together and I felt that he was a true friend. We lost touch after Wilcox and I was only just thinking of contacting Steve. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Doug and Peg Yaw
November 29, 2010
Jane, We are so sorry you and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers.Please if there is anything that we can do please call. Steve was a wonderful Friend and Boss. We will miss him so much.
Anne DeGroff
November 29, 2010
Jane, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I know only too well the road you will now travel. I will write soon but please know you and your family will be in my heart and mind much during these days.
Anne DeGroff
Amsterdam, NY
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