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STEVEN APPEL Obituary

Name: Calling hours for STEVEN APPEL
Start: 2018-03-08T15:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-03-08T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home

APPEL STEVEN APPEL 1949 - 2018 On Friday, March 2, 2018, Steven Appel of Washington, DC and Chestertown, MD, formerly of Niskayuna, NY, died suddenly. Steve was born on June 29, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY to Ralph Appel and Rose Drogin Appel. He was 68 years old. Steve's abiding passion was music. During the past few years, Steve started taking jazz guitar lessons from a masterful musician, attended jazz guitar camps, and had an arch top guitar made to his specifications. He wrote his first song this year, and enjoyed a guitar lesson on his last full day before his death. Steve was also an avid hockey player, and started the Brooklyn College club hockey team. He was a patient teacher, a daily reader of the New York Times, knew something about almost everything, and felt that family was of the utmost importance. He was also a strong supporter of Israel. Steve did his undergraduate work at Brooklyn College and received his MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. His work on political campaigns while in high school and college led to a multi-year career in public policy, polling, and qualitative research. Steve has left behind his beloved wife of over 38 years, Kathryn Kuhmerker Appel, his "wonderful daughter," Carolyn Appel, his sister Susan Honeyman (Len), many nieces, nephews and cousins, and untold numbers of life-long and newly-made friends. He is already missed. A service was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD. Interment was in Crumpton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to radio station WAMC in Albany, NY or to the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. A service was held on Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, 130 Speer Road, Chestertown, MD. Interment was in Crumpton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to radio station WAMC in Albany, NY or to the Jewish Federation of Northeastern New York. www.fhnfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Mar. 16, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for STEVEN APPEL

29 Entries

Leonard Magnus

March 2, 2021

It's been 2-3 years since Steve passed, and I still feel like a piece of me is missing. It's really hard to face the fact that Steve is not around to share experiences, jokes, shtick, memories of us harmonizing to '60's tunes while he played his Fender guitar with it's tube amplifier in his Sheepshead Bay, (Brooklyn) home. I hate the fact that he's not around for me to call and catch up with each other's lives.

Leonard Magnus

March 20, 2018

Steve was a great and loyal friend, a great guitar player, a fellow adventurer, and an all around upstanding mensch.

I will never forget our amazing 11,000 mile trip together cross-country, and cross Canada, with his beat up 1964 Peugeot, and the 1920's floor model Atwater Kent radio that we bought in Coeur De Lain Idaho, that took up the back seat all the way home.
He'll forever remain in my memory and thoughts.
Such a loss!

Al Kaplan

March 18, 2018

Please accept our sincere condolences on Steve's passing.n
May the memories of his smile and great humor give us all comfort.

N. S.

March 16, 2018

Sincere condolences to the Appel family. May you be comforted in knowing that God cares for you, and he will strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19

March 16, 2018

My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

March 15, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. May the promise in 1 Thessalonians 4:14 comfort your family.

March 15, 2018

I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one.
Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
LA

Geza Hrazdina

March 14, 2018

Kathy:
Please know that you have our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband. I know that there is little I can say to console you; our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Charles Mondin

March 12, 2018

Kathy,
We just learned of Steve's passing and send our condolences. May the memories of your loving relationship provide peace as you and your daughter navigate the future.
Ralph and Chuck

Richard Nussbaum

March 10, 2018

Kathy - I am very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficullt time.

Michael Dimmitt

March 10, 2018

Kathy
Long ago, when working for the NYS Senate Minority Steve and I worked on projects together. He was a good friend. I am sadden to hear of his passing and your and Carolyn's loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Berberich

March 10, 2018

Oh Kathy,
I am so so sorry. You all are in my thoughts & prayers!

David Hoffman

March 9, 2018

Kathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Dave Hoffman

Sandi and Tim Miles

March 9, 2018

Kathy and Carolyn, we're so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We send our deepest condolences and are praying for you all.

Laurie Arcuri

March 8, 2018

Kathy and Carolyn,

I am so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. You both are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sumi Sousa

March 8, 2018

Dear Kathy - a big hug to you. Hang in there. We're all thinking of you here in San Francisco.

Dennis Graziano

March 8, 2018

Kathy - Deb and I extend our condolences to you and your daughter on Steve's passing.

Brenda Whittle

March 8, 2018

My deepest sympathy, praying for you and your family

Cherie Fields-Compartore

March 8, 2018

Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. My prayers are with you and your family.

Jeffrey Sachs

March 8, 2018

Deepest condonlensces. In my thoughts. Jeffrey Sachs

Sarah van Leer

March 8, 2018

Dear Kathy - hugs, heart, deepest sympathy. So sad for your loss.

Tom Lynch

March 8, 2018

Kathy & Carolyn,

We are saddened to hear of Steve's passing.
May happy memories console you.

Tom & Mary Ellen

Rosina Mulligan

March 7, 2018

Kathy,

I was so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

hope plavin

March 7, 2018

kathy,

my heart cringed when I read the news. May you find comfort in family and friends and in wonderful memories of a most amazing life.

-Hope

March 7, 2018

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy, may you find comfort from our Heavenly Father who will give you the strength and peace you need in this time of deep sorrow.

Dennis Norton

March 7, 2018

Kathy,

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Carolyn.

March 7, 2018

Dear Kathy,
Please know that you're in my thoughts and heart.
Wishing you comfort and peace,
Nancy Linehan

Alan Krieger

March 7, 2018

Kathy and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Steve's death. I've lost touch over the years but remember him fondly. We worked together on a big consulting project in 2009 just before you moved and Steve was a great mentor. I'll always remember his great smile and ready laugh... and was constantly amazed that he was an avid hockey player! I hope the many great memories of Steve give you comfort in your time of grief.

Al & Cheryl Comen

March 7, 2018

Kathy, Carolyn, Sue and family, we extend our deepest sympathies to you at this time. We enjoyed being in Steve's company over the years at Sue & Len's home and at family weddings. He was a multitalented guy, engaging and will be missed by all. May loving memories comfort you as you go on. With heartfelt condolences, Al and Cheryl Comen

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