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BRODSKY STEPHEN MASON BRODSKY "Steve" Steve died on March 22, 2013 after a courageous three month battle with a virulent and aggressive form of Leukemia. Born on July 23, 1978 at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Steve was a fourth generation Washingtonian. Raised in Chevy Chase, Maryland, he attended Metropolitan Methodist Nursery School, Concord Hill School and graduated in 1997 from Landon School as a "ten year boy". A gifted prep athlete, Steve earned nine varsity letters, played on a conference championship football team, two conference championship lacrosse teams and as a senior captained Landon's ice hockey team that made it to the Maryland State Championship Game in Steve's Freshman year. The Washington Post named Steve "All Met" in both football and ice hockey. He was also selected to the 1996 All lAC Conference Football Team. Steve started playing ice hockey at the age of 5 for the Chevy Chase Club playing for 13 seasons. The teams he played on won numerous Capital Beltway Hockey League Championships and Steve captained an undefeated championship team. Steve was recognized, by his coaches, with numerous awards, for his individual achievements over the course of those many years. Informed by "old school" values and life lessons imparted at home, in the classroom and on the playing fields, his competitive nature notwithstanding, Steve never bragged about his athletic accomplishments. He conducted his personal and business life with integrity, honor, loyalty, a refined sense of decency and fair play free of bias or prejudice of any kind. He had a strong work ethic. Maintaining his long time friendships with Landon classmates and teammates, Steve attended Lehigh University, played football and added to his band of brothers, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. After college Steve returned to Washington, DC. Having gained experience in the real estate business, as a summer intern with Keener Squire Properties, he began his first full time job as a property manager and commercial real estate sales agent with Demers Real Estate in Adams Morgan. Steve's sales ability coupled with the happy coincidence of a real estate boom resulted in his closing many deals notwithstanding the fact that he had just started in the business. In 2004 Steve decided to give up his successful real estate career, leave his life in Washington, DC and move to San Francisco with the love of his life, Anna Main. Steve soon got a job with a commercial real estate broker, but left the real estate industry to go into the music business, managing and promoting independent bands and booking them into well known San Francisco concert venues. To support his fledgling music business, Steve was employed full time in the tech industry as the director of marketing and development in a "start up" company. By the summer of 2012, Steve's dedication to and passion for the music business began to payoff. He became well known and was recognized for his achievements in the industry. He gave up his "day job" because he finally could support himself and his family in the music business. Steve and Anna were married on May 17, 2008 in the Napa Valley. Their son, Mason Cummings Brodsky, was born on December 23, 2010 and their daughter, Steve never got to see, Eva Katherine Brodsky, was born on March 29,2013. "Steve was a shooting star. He took a shorter bright journey across the sky than we all expected or would have wished for him." - Uncle Curtis Brodsky In addition to his wife, Anna and children, Mason and Eva, Steve is survived by his parents, Mark Edward and Nancy "Nan" Eakin Brodsky; his sister, Sarah Brodsky Miller (Roland); his nephew, William Eakin Miller; his uncles and aunts, Curtis Brodsky, Edith Brodsky, Suzanne Eakin Jones (Kenneth), John R. Eakin, Jr. (Anne), Elizabeth Eakin Walsh, predeceased by Judith Eakin Gordon; 10 cousins, Laura Eakin Erlacher, Deborah Eakin Boshart, Kathleen Eakin, Casey Jones, Betsy Jones, Tim Walsh, Jeff WaIsh, Reilly Gordon, Jake Filan and Micah Brodsky; a sister-in-law, Katherine Main Carmen (Jeremy); and in-laws, Elizabeth Thomas (Ritchie) and David Main (Karen). At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 6, 2013, there will be a gathering at Landon School, Mondzac Performing Arts Center, 6101 Wilson Lane, Bethesda, MD 20817, to pay tribute to and remember Steve. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to The National Children's Leukemia Foundation.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to The National Children's Leukemia Foundation.

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Published by The Washington Post from Mar. 31 to Apr. 5, 2013.

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Leigh Leverrier

March 25, 2020

Steve had a wonderful personality and soul. He made our family's life better to have known him. Leigh, Rick, Paul Philip, and Michael Leverrier.

Judy Tabler

April 21, 2013

Dear Mark and Nan,
I was shocked to read this sad news. Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of a lovely young man. Judy Tabler Cook, Parker Kelsey and Becky Kelsey

April 15, 2013

Dear Nan and Mark

Perhaps you remember me as Martha's long time friend, as I well remember you. ,We all had children around the same time. The news is so saddening and I have trouble wrapping my emotional brain around it. I have prayed for you and especially your newest grandchild. Sincerely and with giant respect for your son, Rosemary Niehuss

Abbe & John Stein

April 6, 2013

Sorry we couldn't be there, but our hearts and prayers are with all you Brodskys. Steve was wonderful.

Megan Rupp & Dane Butswinkas

April 6, 2013

Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts are and prayers are with you now and in the days ahead.

Richard Munuve

April 6, 2013

I was shocked to hear of this huge loss especially because I had not heard of illness. We shall forever miss Steve's easy-going demeanor, interpersonal skills and generosity. I am particularly grateful for the warm welcome and subsequent hospitality Steve, his parent's (Mark and Nan) and Sarah extended to me when I first came to DC in 2001.

James Tysse

April 5, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with my old friend Anna and all of Steve's family. I'm so sorry.

April 5, 2013

May the God of peace excel all your thought during this very sad time. Many condolences.

April 4, 2013

Dear Nan and Mark
Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, Stephen.

Bill Bride

Jeffrey Metzger

April 3, 2013

My wife, Stephanie Stahr, and I were shocked and extremely sorry to hear about Steve's death. We are very close friends of Elizabeth and Ritchie as well as David and Karen. David and I went to law school together and, Stephanie and I have known Anna and Katie since they were babies. We came out for the wedding in California. Please know that we are thinking of you. We are so sorry. Jeffrey Metzger

April 3, 2013

Mark and family,

We send our deepest sympathy in your grief over Stephen's death.

David and Toni Rothman

Amy Nalls Cook

April 3, 2013

Nan and Mark - So sorry to see this. It has been such a long time, but I remember what sweet kids Steven and Sarah were when I babysat for them. They will always be special to me. I am so sorry for your loss, I know he grew to be a wonderful man. My heart goes out to you.
Amy Nalls Cook

Bob & Kathy Jones

April 3, 2013

Steve made everyone smile every time they saw him. There can be no greater quality a man can have than to bring joy into the lives of others.

April 3, 2013

Stephen and I send our deepest love and prayers to the Brodsky and Eakins families. Theo and Stephen Hayes

April 2, 2013

Mark and family. I extend my sincere condolences at this time of such a great loss. I should think you were blessed to have such a man in your lives. Dave Ritchie

Francine Bush -Smith

April 2, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

David Rackow

April 2, 2013

Nan and Mark...

Mark...it's been a lot of years since we last saw each other...but I did receive word about Steve's passing through that alive-and-well Cheltenham Grapevine.

I just wanted to say 'hi' and express my sorrow for your profound loss.

I hope and pray that for you, your family, and for all those who knew and loved Steve, that the memory and legacy of the joy he brought will, over time, help to ease this loss and bring you peace.

David Rackow

donnamarie Mills

April 2, 2013

It was a privilege to have known him.
Our hearts go out to his wonderful family.

Mark and Donnamarie Mills

April 2, 2013

Dear Mark and Nan, We will always remember Steve as the bright young Landon boy - so full of promise, so open and friendly, excited about life. He will always be in our heearts and prayers.
Sadly,
Tibby and Truda Frekko

April 1, 2013

Dear Mark, Nan, Sarah and Anna; Every once in a while you get the pleasure of knowing a superstar endowed with all the other gifts of an extraordinary brain and warm and generous heart. Such was Stephen. Jack and Cynthia and I were lucky enough to know him in the neighborhood and the family. Love to you all, Jill Neilsen

Ann Kaplan

April 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ann (friend of Karen & David)

April 1, 2013

OUr thoughts and prayers have been, and continue to be, with your family.
Bonita DeLooper and Ted Johnson
Friends of Karen and David

April 1, 2013

With all our love and sorrow, Terry and Lindsay Eakin are thinking of all of Steve's loving, enveloping, extended family and mourn their treasured loss. Lindsay and Terry

April 1, 2013

Nan, Mark, Sara, Anna our hearts ache for you and remember what a wonderful little boy he always was, playing at the swimming pool with our son Paul who did not know anyone. Steven was his newfound friend and they continued to see one another through these adult years from time to time. Thank you Steven for being a darling playmate. Love from Leigh(Sandoz), Rick, Paul, Philip, Michael and Mark Leverrier.

March 31, 2013

Nan, Mark, Anna, Sarah, Words fail to convey the heaviness that is in our hearts.
Sue and Ken

Alex Bresler

March 31, 2013

"Someday yet, he'll begin his life again, yeah
Oh, whispering hands, gently lead him away."

Steve - I will never forget the first time I heard this song when you would play it over and over as king counselor of Wachusett. Now everytime I hear this, or any Pearl Jam song I will think about you.

It is hard to understand why the world can do such cruel things but one can always take solace in the fact that life isn't how about how long; it is about how much.

You clearly left your mark and most importantly left a beautiful family that will continue your legacy for generations to come.

ASB

March 31, 2013

We are terribly sad to write this note to Steve's family. We have heard about Edie's wonderful brothers and their families over many years. May Steve's bright light shine in spirit and may the words and memories and support of many bring you some measure of comfort.

With our deepest condolences,

Nancy Baker and Brian Flynn
(Vermont, family friends of Edie and Jake and family)

Jill Harriis

March 31, 2013

Mark and Nan,
This is a lovely tribute to your caring, courageous son, a "shining star" who died too soon. His love for you and for his own family speaks volumes. I am sad beyond words for your irreparable loss. Much love,

Debbie Boshart

March 31, 2013

What a beautiful tribute to an amazing person. He will be missed immensely! Love and prayers to you all. Debbie

March 31, 2013

Dear Nan and Mark,
This is a beautiful and moving tribute. Steve will be missed but never forgotten. We send our love to you, Anna , Sarah and all who loved Steve dearly. Nancy and Geoff Kohn

Carole Berke

March 31, 2013

Nan and Mark--
Brian and I are so sad to learn about Steven. Our thoughts are with you and your family. We hope that the support and the love of family and friends will of be great help to you in the coming days and years.

March 31, 2013

my dear mark and family,
my heart breaks for you all. i cannot begin to imagine your sorrow. though i never knew steven personally, i knew him through you, mark, and thoroughly enjoyed our many conversations about him. his career in the music business in SF paralelled my daughter's which we also often spoke about. steve was a most special young man and anyone who reads the words written about him in today's paper will truly understand that fact.

there are no words, really, to comfort all of you. just know that there are those who care about you and wish with all their hearts this was not your reality.

when there is a death in the family, we jews wish one another "long life." and so, i wish all of you LONG LIFE, knowing full well it will never be quite the same without your beloved steve.
shalom (peace),
gaye Passes

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