A natural storyteller, Steve loved sharing stories from his life, the people he’d met, and the places he’d been. He never met a stranger, only someone he hadn’t talked to yet. It was common for him to go out alone and return with new friends, knowing everyone by name and leaving a lasting impression wherever he went. People naturally gravitated toward him, drawn in by his warmth, generosity, and genuine interest in others.
Steve loved sports, not just for the game, but for the people and conversations that came with it. A lifelong Dodgers fan, his Los Angeles roots stayed close to his heart. He also had a deep appreciation for a good meal and loved trying new restaurants, especially when the experience could be shared with his family.
Becoming a father later in life was one of Steve’s greatest joys. He often said that if he had known how much fun having kids would be, he would have done it much sooner. He was endlessly proud of his children and showed up for them in every way he could. Always early and always dependable, Steve was someone people could count on, whether family, friends, or someone he had just met.
Steve is survived by his children, Jacob, Ryan, Avery, Delilah, Bianca, and Christian, as well as his older brother and sister-in-law, Gerry and Patsy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Sally.
