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Stephen Herec Obituary

Herec, Stephen ALBANY, N.Y. Stephen John Herec Jr., of Albany, died on June 22, 2010 at his residence. Stephen was born on December 11, 1955. A gifted musician and artist, Stephen worked as an artist at WTEN, WMHT, and was the art director for 23 years at WRGB- TV. The youngest of three, a warm, gentle, caring soul, always the one to cheer the family up when needed, now back with his loving parents, Stephen and Anna. He is survived by a sister, Renee; brother-in-law, Douglas and brother Frank. Arrangements for Stephen were entrusted to the Levine Memorial Chapel, 649 Washington Avenue Albany, NY.

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Published by Albany Times Union on Jun. 30, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Stephen Herec

17 Entries

Judy Draus

June 24, 2020

Steve and I were co-workers at WRGB. A wonderful human being. I just loved him to bits. No finer person! Memories are still there comforting!

January 16, 2011

Dear Frank, Renee, and Doug, I am so very sorry to learn of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I don't know if you will remember me. I met Steve and Frank in 1983 in St. Maarten. Steve and I dated for over a year and had a close relationship. I loved Steve, and his many talents, including art and music. He was a very good man with a beautiful heart. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could brighten anyone's day. I will always remember him and his gifts. Rest in peace Steve. Rosemary McKenzie Haley

Radha Sukhu

July 28, 2010

Frank, Renee, and Doug, I am so stunned and saddened by the passing of dear Stephen. My heart and thoughts are with you during this extremely difficult time. You have my deepest sympathy. May your cherished memories of Stephen bring you comfort and help ease your sorrow and pain.

Dan and Jeannette Sheehy

July 5, 2010

Beautiful tribute to Steve. We only knew him for a couple of years as our neighbour. We knew him as a very warm, kind and gentle man and shall miss him as part of our neighbourhood. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Frank and your family.

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July 2, 2010

Frank- what a beautiful tribute to someone who meant so much to you. I am keeping you and your sister in my prayers.
-Cathy Kittle

July 1, 2010

Dear Frank and Renee,
My memories of your family will always include Steve as a warm caring and very funny guy. I am so sorry for your loss. Robyn

Sue Tuttle

July 1, 2010

Dear Renee,
I am so sorry to hear Stephen died. Having lost a brother myself, I know the pain. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Karen Helmer-DiBella

June 30, 2010

Steve was my first friend when I transferred to Guilderland. I sat in front of him in home room and my nic name for him was EEK. He was such a good friend and I thank God I met him. We lost touch over the years but I never forgot him or his love for life and acceptance of everything and everyone. I am sorry EEk we did not stay in touch. You were special.

June 30, 2010

stephen...you were a gentle spirit who connected to another through mysterious and magical ways

Herb Starr

June 30, 2010

Steve was not only a serious talent, but a gentleman of the first rank.

Ann Marie Lizzi

June 30, 2010

I am so saddened to hear that Steve has passed. I worked with Steve at WRGB. He was a wonderfully talented creative and I greatly enjoyed working on many, many projects with him. We spent a lot of time working on the brochures for Dan DiNicola's "At Home in" series. Steve was also a part of a dinner group amongst a group of us at WRGB. We went to one another's homes monthly and each of us cooked a meal and shared alot of laughs. The last time I saw Steve was about a year and a half ago. We had lunch with another former colleague and had a fun visit.
Frank, my thoughts go out to you and your entire family.
Steve, God Bless You.

Karen Kunker

June 30, 2010

Frank, sorry to hear of your loss, Steve was a beautiful person inside and out. I grew up with him on schoolhouse road and rode with him everyday on the school bus.my heart goes out to the family.

June 30, 2010

Steve was smart, talented and funny. I knew him since he was around 12, and he reminded me in many ways of his older brother. Maybe that's why I liked him so much. He will be missed, and remembered fondly. Just like his parents. —Mark R.

June 30, 2010

I had the pleasure of hiring Steve at WRGB many years ago in the days before computers and where your work was defined by raw hand-drawn ability. He was a wonderfully creative and talented individual who would always go the extra mile to make every project, every graphic, every prop, look better than anyone thought possible. And in so doing made those around him look better than they deserved, including me.
God Bless you Steve.

Terry Walden

Judy Draus

June 30, 2010

Such a total shock. Steve and I worked together at WRGB for many, many years. What a wonderful person... warm, loving, giving and a tremendous wit that had people laughing all the time. He sure will be missed a great deal.
I just loved that guy.
My sympathy goes out to the family he loved so much.

June 30, 2010

Dear, Irene, I am so sorry to hear of your brothers passing, I will keep him in my prayers, your parents were also lovely people,from the Stach family

June 30, 2010

I did not know your brother, but thought this was a lovely tribute. My condolences...

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