Known by family and friends as Steve or Thropper; was a natural athlete who enjoyed ski racing, golf, softball and flying. Steven excelled at ski racing, having attended the Northwood Academy in Lake Placid where he honed his skills at Whiteface Mountain. He was mentored by Nancy Greene; a former Gold and Silver medalist in the 1968 Grenoble Olympics.
Steve went on to ski race at Penn State University where he dominated the competition and was name an All American. Steve graduated PSU with a degree in Economics. He had planned to become a commercial Pilot however, a surprise diagnosis of color blindness prevented this. Steve obtained his private Pilot’s license and enjoyed flying his Twin Piper Comanche up and down the East Coast.
Steve was a natural born salesman having last worked as a National Sales Manager for IFS a G.E. company.
Steve is predeceased by his brother Alan Thropp and is survived by his loving parents Polly and Robert Thropp, Brother Daniel Thropp and his two sons Steven and Zachary whom he loved dearly. Steven succumbed to Alcoholism after an epic battle with the disease.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 13 from 5 – 9PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Interment will be held on Saturday, 10:30AM at Sparta Cemetery.
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