Rochester: March 28, 2019 at the age of 64. Predeceased by his parents, Evelyn and Robert; brothers, David and Kevin. Survived by nephew, David (Shannon); grand-nephew and niece, Jason and Alyssa, cousins, and a brotherhood of firefighters from the Point Pleasant Fire Department. Steve rose through the ranks of line office and served as Chief of Department in 1994 and 1995. He was a life long member of Durand United Church of Christ, a graduate of Eastridge High School and a longtime resident of Irondequoit.
He was instrumental in organizing a Fire Explorer Post which was one of the first in Monroe County. He served many years as a representative to the North Central Volunteer Firefighters Association. Steve was well known in many areas of the state through his love of firefighting.
Friends are welcome Sunday 4-7pm at the Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home 1717 Portland Ave. Friends and Family may gather Monday 10am at the main entrance to White Haven Memorial Park for a Graveside Service. Memorials may be directed to the Point Pleasant Firemen's Association 55 Ewer Ave. Rochester, NY 14622.