Steven J. Van De Walle
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Steven J. Van De Walle
Newark –Steven J. Van De Walle, 38, died Saturday (July 17, 2010) at the Geneva General Hospital.
Friends may call on Tuesday (July 20th) from 2- 4 and 7-9 PM at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller St. in Newark. There will be a fireman’s visitation on Tuesday at 6:45 PM. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM on Wednesday (July 21th) at the funeral home. Burial will be in East Newark Cemetery.
Donations in Steve’s memory may be made In Trust for Erica and Darryl Van De Walle, @ The Lyons National Bank, 750 West Miller Street, Newark, New York 14513.
Mr. Van De Walle was born January 19, 1972, in Clifton Springs the son of Gerald and Judy Grant Van De Walle. He was a life-long resident of Newark and a 1991 graduate of Newark High School. For many years, Steve drove truck for Jim Rubenstein Trucking and for the last seven months for K&D Disposal. He joined the Arcadia Hose Company of the Newark Fire Department when he was 18 and has been a very active fireman ever since. He currently has been serving as a First Lieutenant in the Newark Fire Department.
Steve is survived by his wife Randi of Marion, two children Erica and Darryl of Newark, his father Jerry (Diane Schetrompf) of Newark, a brother Brain (Tricia) of Farmington and a special friend Penny Mayo of Newark. He was predeceased by his mother Judy on August 8, 2004.
Remembrances may be sent to www.murphyandsonsfuneralhome.com
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I have known Steve my whole life. We lost touch when I moved to Florida 23 years ago but got back in touch just after Christmas last year. He was a great guy and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I remember Stevie, as we called him then, when I taught him in 9th and 10th grades as the most easy-going and friendly kid ever. (I was Miss Hackett back then.) What a great sense of humor he had -- he made the teacher's job FUN! He was one of those students who stands out as a great human being. Our prayers are for his family and friends.
Words can't describe how much Steve will be truly missed. So many great times from the days he use to pull us around at his grandmother’s house with the John Deere lawnmower through the times he would invite me over for hotdogs and macaroni salad down in Raleigh through the later years where he would ensure all had a laugh no matter what was being discussed. Thank you Steve for all of the wonderful memories we shared in such short, short time. You will always be remembered.
Dear Jerry, Brian, Randi, Erica, & Darryl....
Steve was a dear long-time friend of mine, back from our days of working at Wayne Pharmacy, along with his Mom, Judy! We had a lot of laughs all those years ago, and most recently, I got a kick out of Steve honking the horn on the disposal truck every time he passed my house....sometimes twice a day! LOL! He was a special person with a big heart, and he's now a special angel resting at peace in his Mom's arms!! May your fond memories give you peace and comfort in your time of need! My thoughts and prayers are with you.....
Dear Jerry, We don't know what to say, its a great shock. I spoke to Steve last Wednesday at the Fire Department meeting and sat next to him. We are very sorry!
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