I met Steve when I was first assigned to the DEA  in NY. He was a fellow Staten Islander and at times we would ride together to the office when we were both in the Tech Group. He always had a calm demeanor but you knew never to challenge him.  His stories were not only legendary, but HILARIOUS.

Rest in Peace, Steve. Prayers to your family.

Dennis Branen.
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I worked with Steve in NYC on the 80s. He was a seasoned pro and I was a new agent just out of the academy. Steve was built like Arnold Swarzenegger, humble and always helpful to everyone. The prototype Agent. I am so saddened by his passing. I will keep him and his family in my prayers.

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  He and I worked together half a century ago after the formation of  DEA.  May he rest in peace.

When I was first promoted to supervisor in DEA I was sent to NY and Steve was one of the senior agents in the group.  As a rookie at supervising anyone, Steve made it easy for me to learn from a veteran and prosper in a place that eats rookies for lunch.  His hard work and sage counsel were always welcome.

I am sorry to hear of his passing.
May his memory be a blessing.

Steve:

You will be remembered as a role model, mentor and work-out partner during my days in the New York Drug Enforcement Task Force.

Thanks for being you.

Bill Klein

Sorry to hear about your loss.  I worked my first case in NY when I was transferred into the New York DEA Task Force.  Steve was a driving force in that case which resulted in the indictment of several high level Colombian cocaine traffickers and a host of upper level customers on the East Side of Manhattan.  The case was prosecuted by the US Attorneys office in the Southern District of NY and the New York Special Prosecutors office..  The IRS assisted with the case.  As a result of working  with Steve and  DEA  , I eventually became a DEA myself.  May God bless him and your family.

I worked with Steve from the time he came to U.S. Customs as a Special Agent in the early 1970's. We worked many international drug and smuggling investigations together. Steve was an energetic and committed agent.  In 1973 we both went to DEA to work on the drug epidemic which was sweeping this nation. New York was a center for the heroin and cocaine trafficking through the NY Seaport. 
Steve worked on many international smuggling investigations traveling to South America to obtain evidence and debrief witnesses.
We kept in touch for years sending holiday greetings.  A great DEA Special Agent who did his job in a outstanding fashion. Farewell  Steve, you are missed.

So sorry to hear of the passing of Steve Spielsinger.  He will certainly be missed.  Love, John and Marilyn Sakelaris

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