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Wednesday
31
January
Calling Hours
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Jennings, Nulton & Mattle Funeral Home
1704 Penfield Road
Penfield, New York, United States
Thursday
1
February
Memorial Mass
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thursday, February 1, 2024
St. Joseph's Church
43 Gebhardt Road
Penfield, New York, United States
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Michelle Bassett lit a candle
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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We just heard the news today. We send our deepest
condolences. Prayers to all family and friends of Steve. He was a great man to work with. We will all hold him in our hearts.
Western NY Sealing and Paving Inc.
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Gloria LoVecchio posted a condolence
Monday, February 5, 2024
My dear cousins, I waited to say how sorry I am about Steve, hoping to be more composed. It’s not happening.
I can’t believe this sweet, funny, caring, absolutely wonderful man is gone. I can’t believe how much loss your beautiful family has suffered. You are all in my prayers every day. I love you all very much.
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Ann Marie DiPonzion46 posted a condolence
Friday, February 2, 2024
I am saddened by the loss of this dear friend of mine. I knew Steve from his early banking days. I also had the pleasure to work with him at Wells Fargo. We were in the Mortgage Industry together. He was not only a great person, but a great mentor. He taught me so much about the industry. He always talked about his family and how proud he was of his children. I was blessed to have him in my life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I am very sorry for your loss. Heaven surely received an angel
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Kara Bartoszewicka posted a condolence
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Steve.. You were always available to speak with myself or my husband regarding our business dealings.. It was a shock to hear of your sudden passing. I will miss seeing you when I go into the bank. Our condolences to your family. May you Rest In Peace
Kara and Arek Bartośzewicki
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Tom & Sarah Rizzo purchased flowers
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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We are so sorry for your loss, sending our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family during this time.Love,Tom & Sarah Rizzo
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Tim Eggert posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Steve Was always one of the nicest gentlemen at Midvale and great to work with.
He will be forever missed.
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Cristin Menotti lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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It was a pleasure to have worked with Steve for the last 10.5 years, he will be greatly missed at LNB. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
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Butch Catone lit a candle
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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Blessings and Peace be with you, and Your Families, Steve ~ You will Always be Remembered, Respected and Loved as a True Friend…
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Robert d Cohen posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Steve was one of the nicest guys I met at Midvale,I enjoyed golfing with him and working with him on the membership drive,
He was a great member of Midvale and the rochester community, He will greatly missed by all who new him. A special man
for sure.
Robert Cohen
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David Salamone uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, January 28, 2024
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David Salamone posted a condolence
Sunday, January 28, 2024
Every minute spent with Steve was a blessing. He was my best friend growing up.
Some of my earliest childhood memories (and I have a terrible memory) involve Steve. At every family get-together he or I would beg our mother for a sleep over.
Before both of our families moved to Webster, his house was on Taft Avenue, about 5 blocks from ours on Vinal. My sister Deb and I would walk past it every day on our way to school and sometimes have Steve and Paula join us up on the way.
My earliest memory of grammar school was the first day of 3rd grade. I wasn’t sure where my room was but Steve, a veteran starting 4th grade, pointed me in the direction of my classroom – the one with the bear on the door.
Once in Webster, there were many backyard football and baseball games. One stands out when I arrived late with the game already started. Steve said to the opposing team something like, my cousin is here now you’re in trouble now. Touchdown on the next play.
We would ride our bikes to each other’s houses. An easy 7 mile ride until you get to the south end of Bay Road where it turns into Creek Street and intersects with Empire Blvd. Crossing that on a bike, way before anyone wore helmets, was taking your like in your hands.
In the late 70’s Steve bought a Firebird TransAm, the one with the eagle decal on the hood, I believe with his own money he earned at Wegman’s (Wegman’s story to follow). I have a memory of that car which may or may not be true, but I’ll share it any way. It involves our cousin Peter who, even at a very young age, was, and still is, a mechanical genius. Steve, Peter, and I were at Steve’s admiring his new car. Peter opened up the hood and (this is the part that may be made up) started disconnecting the catalytic converter which were mandated in cars since 1975. Steve looked a bit nervous but trusted Pete, as he should.
Quick Wegman’s story. I used to sneak up behind Steve as he was stocking some item – let’s say, Kraft Singles – and ask if they had any Kraft Singles. No, he’d say, go to Tops or Hegedorns.
A couple houses down from us on Bending Bough lived a family who all played basketball. Steve and I would drop by for a game from time to time. The daughter in the family didn’t jostle around with the boys under the basket, but she’d hit baseline jumpers all day long. I went out with her for a few months, but it didn’t last. At which point Steve asked me if I was OK if he asked her out. Sure. Why not. Needless to say, it didn’t last for him either.
We would frequently double date, well before our marriages. Steve, being older, was usually the driver and would pick everyone up. I know some of those dates were with girls before my wife, Deb, and I think some of Steve’s dates were prior to his wife Deb as well, but I can’t be sure. But we also went on some wonderful double dates with our respective Deb’s.
I sadly regret not spending more time with Deb and Steve. Last time we were together it was at an Italian restaurant Steve and Deb frequented. Folks were coming up to say hi throughout our dinner. We had such a great time! I remember Deb – Steve’s Deb – saying it’s like we picked up right where we left off, or something like that. As I said, my memory is terrible.
But I’ll always remember my best friend growing up. Steve.
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John Coia posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
To Mr. D, Debbie, Paula, Michelle and families,
I am in shock at hearing about Steve’s passing. Other than losing both my parents, nothing has tugged on my heart more than this. It reminds me that not only is life way too short but waits for no one. I wish I would have reconnected with Steve as was suggested to me recently but I put it off. We have to love and cherish those around us every day. I am so sorry for your loss. Steve wasn’t just my best friend growing up, he was like a brother. The D’Orazio family was my second family and I still remember all we shared.
To Steve, I will always remember and cherish all we shared throughout our growing up. We were inseparable from morning until the sun went down. I know that you are together again with your mom and watching over us all. I am a better person for knowing you and I’m proud to call you my best friend. I know we will once again reconnect in a far better place and we will catch up.
Psalm 46:10 says “Be still and know that I am God”
Until then my friend may you rest in eternal peace in God’s heavenly Kingdom. I love you bro!
John Coia
Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God
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Carol posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Steve was the eldest of the D’Orazio grandchildren, the leader of our pack. We were all together for birthdays, Halloween in Grandma and Grandpa’s basement, family picnics, holidays , everything. I am heartbroken that you are gone. I will cherish those memories forever.
Carol Salamone
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Paula Luke posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, January 27, 2024
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I still am in shock and can't believe you are gone. You were the best big brother anyone could ask for. I love and will miss you so much! May you rest in eternal peace
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Janice (Jan) Fiammi-Barlow posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Steve the best memory I have of you is when Barb, Patty, and I used to babysit you!!! Even then you were a pretty good kid!!! You always had a smile on your face, and your obituary was such a beautiful memory of you. And while we were in Rochester, and the times we came up from Florida, you were always so happy and welcoming!!!
You will be so missed, by not just your family, but all the cousins too.
May God bless you, and your family.
Love always, Cousins Rick and Janice (Fiammi) Barlow
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Frank Sudore posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Rest in Peace Cousin. I still remember the thrill when you gave me a ride in your new Trans Am.
God Bless - See you on the other side.
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Deborah Salamone Carter posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
When I think of growing up, I will always think of my cousin Steve. Our birthdays were just a few weeks apart, we lived near each other, went to the same schools and even worked at the same Wegman’s. He never let his health problems hold him back. He grew up to be a hard worker and a wonderful family man. I will miss you so, so much.
Debbie Salamone Carter
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Marcia VanDenBush posted a condolence
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Steve was the first one to welcome me to Midvale… he showed me around, answered all my questions and was always there to help me out when needed. We never got to play our round of golf together and for that, I am sorry. I’ll miss seeing his smiling face at the club ❤️
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Saturday, January 27, 2024
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