My life — just like so many others — was made immeasurably more fun and joyful by having known Uncle Steve. I am forever grateful for our memories made together. Sending comforting thoughts and peaceful prayers to his family and friends as heaven has just gained such a special angel.

Steve sat next to me on his first assignment at the MNCPPC.  From the first day it was obvious that Steve brought enthusiasm to everything he was involved in whether work or play.  Over the years many good times were spent with Steve.  When I had lunch with Steve and Art Tankersley in 2022 in Bethany, Steve was still upbeat despite the physical issues he was saddled with.  I will keep the picture from this day as a memory.  

RIP Steve.  I will miss your friendship and enthusiasm.

I am so sorry to learn of Steve's passing. I played golf with Steve several times with the Grand Palm men's golf league.  He was always a pleasure to be around and will surely be missed.

I was saddened to hear about Steve's passing.  He was a wonderful fellow and I will miss his friendship.  My memories of him include his mischievous smile and his hearty laugh.  He was a wise Master Planner and a persuasive advocate for the environment.  Yet he was willing to compromise for the greater good.  His contributions made helped make Development Review Committee meetings and other inter-agency forums positive, successful, and entertaining.  

I offer my heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.  I'm sure Steve is thrilled by how many folks are fondly recalling him and have reconnected on social media.  

Hopefully his Celebration of Life service will be live-streamed, for the benefit of those who won't be able to attend in person.

Rest in Peace Steve.  You did well.  May God have mercy on your soul.

REST IN PEACE, DEAR FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR
                                 Melissa Banach and Philip Perrine

I worked with Steve for several years in the Prince George’s County Planning Department and appreciated his friendship and humor.  One Christmas, he surprised our department by dressing up as Santa’s elf—green shiny costume, pointed hat, and full body leotard!  He was such a good sport, and we laughed about that day for years.  I was also fortunate to see Steve  when the Retirees Snowbirds annually met up in March in Sarasota for Orioles’ Spring Training and social events—memories that I treasure.

He was one-of-a-kind.  Rest in peace, my friend.

Cathy Conlon
8/7/2024
I am very sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. He was a very dear friend to me during the time we worked together. He was also a trusted mentor who played a major role in helping me to become a better, more effective environmental planner during the long period we spent working together for the MNCPPC. 
I’m very grateful to have known Steve and I know that God will bless him for the wonderful man he was. I will miss him!

Steve was my first roommate in college!  He was so excited about life. He was so happy and optimistic about his faith, family and life!!

We are so sad to learn of Steve's passing. He was a great friend and a supper colleague at Park and Planning in Montgomery County, Maryland. We could count of Steve to advocate for the environment with passion and integrity. We were car pool mates for many years and enjoyed hearing of his love, enjoyment and commitment to daughters Megan and Amanda. Doing sports with Steve has always exciting - ski trips, tennis tournaments or golf outings, always with joy, enthusiasm and encouragement. We will always smile when we think of Steve.
Don and Jan Downing

I always admired Steve’s excitement, friendship and enthusiasm even  though we were never close personal friends. In fact, he was always a  personality to enjoy. He will certainly be missed. Regards, Reggie Baxter

Megan, Amanda and Bev.  I was deeply saddened  to learn of the passing of your father and brother.  Steve was a great person to me.  He hired me to the Park and Planning Commission over 23 years ago and taught me a lot.  He was both a mentor and friend.   As I worked next to him in a cubicle I got to hear a lot of stories and he told me numerous times how proud he was of both of you Megan and Amanda.  And, Bev he was a little quieter but he had the utmost of respect, love and admiration for you.   I am very glad to have had Steve in my life for the years we worked together because he kept things loose and maybe at times I exclaimed FEDERLINE too many times.  But it was all in good taste.  Steve was such a good guy to be with and his golf game constantly needed work when I played with him, but so did mine.    He never had an enemy and would not hurt anyone that is why so many people liked Steve.  
Your father was a very smart man and could remember details more than most.  He also remembered our arcane rules at the Park and Planning Commission and most likely somewhere, in his desk was a copy of useless information, or so I thought, that documented a policy, procedure, or agreement.  
The thought of him being gone deeply saddens me because he was truly one of the best people that I have ever known.

We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We have fond memories of our days as friends and neighbors on Great Oak Way.

I was so sad to hear about Steve’s passing and remember him to be one of the kindest and energetic person who was so full of life.  Steve was one of the first people I met when I started at the Commission in 2000.  He made work fun!  

My fondest memories of Steve were all around sports and activities, including playing golf at the Commission tournament, cards at lunch and softball.  Steve was always a cheerleader for his friends.  As my wife noted, he taught us pickleball at Sea Colony where we always think of him.  

We will all miss him!

Robert

Steve was a wonderful person and so kind to our family. He introduced us to Sea Colony in Bethany Beach 19 years ago, renting to us every summer for years. (We finally bought a place there!) I think of him often when I’m walking the neighborhood and always enjoyed our time together when our visits overlapped. He taught us pickleball two years ago. His excitement was contagious. I will miss him. My condolences to his family. 

Sincerely,

Angie Kronenberg

Amanda and Megan, Deepest condolences to you and your family. We have many happy memories of our good times together. 
Much love and peace to you all. 
Debbie and Walter

Amanda, I am so sorry about your Dad. He sounds like a wonderful and caring man. Please accept my condolences.

Wow, it doesn’t seem possible. I met Steve when I was ten. The year was 1959.  We played pee wee baseball together.  The friendship continued with us shooting hoops at his house in Gaithersburg.  We attended the same church and went to CYC dances and chased girls as teenagers.  We both loved boating/water skiing. 
In 1974, I was honored that Steve agreed to be the Best Man in Debi and my wedding.  Then for some unknown reason, we lost touch with each other for over 20 years.  However, the friendship was renewed when Steve moved to Venice, FL.  In Venice it was many rounds of golf, games of pickleball, playing cards and going to see our Orioles in Sarasota. There are many memories I have with Steve. They will be with me forever.   I will miss Steve immensely.  May my friend RIP.

Steve and I met about 6 years ago at the dog park here in our subdivision Grand Palm in Venice Florida. His little dog Peanut and our small dog Punkin became good friends so my wife Darlene and I would meet and talk almost daily with Steve at the park until COVID hit. Steve was bright, friendly and very pleasant to talk to. He cared a lot for Peanut and on rare occasions we took Peanut in when he had to leave. 
 Later I got to know Steve differently playing pickleball with him. He was a good athlete, played seriously but still retained his sense of humor and was fun to play with. Steve was a good person, a decent human being and pleasant to be around. We’re sorry to his family he’s gone and he’ll be missed around our subdivision, he was a very nice person.
Dave and Darlene Roether

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Stephen Douglas Federline

June 17, 1951 – July 23, 2024

Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center

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