The Life of Steven P. Emmerich
On March 7, 2023, Steven Paul Emmerich passed away unexpectedly at 61 years of age. Steve graduated from Penn State University with a Masters of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and spent decades in the Aerospace Engineering profession including Boeing and was employed for over 30 years by L3 Technologies, a global aerospace and defense technology innovator. Steve met John Dean in 1992 and they were life partners for more than 20 years until John’s untimely passing in 2013.
Steve enjoyed bicycling and completed several long-distance bike tours around the US and the world. He developed many long-term, deep friendships with his associates and neighbors. He is preceded in death by his partner, John Dean, and his mother, Jeanine Lane. He is survived by his father Charles and Charles’ wife, Mariana; brother Frank and sister-in-law Anne; sister Laura Browne; in-laws Barb Fellin, Joan Iannacone and Michael Dean; step-brother Adam Call; and his godson Elijah Booth. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, at 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church in Philadelphia, 2013 Appletree St. Following the memorial, Steven will be buried with John in Laurel Hill East Cemetery, 3833 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia.
Steven was known for his incredible singing voice, his quest to learn languages including German and French, reading books written in these languages, his athletic strength and physical fitness including completing the 2003 Philadelphia Marathon with his brother, a passion for growing roses, his quick wit and his infectious smile. His easy-going and genial disposition endeared him to all those who met and knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Morris Animal Refuge or the William Way Community Center, both in the Philadelphia metroplex.
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2023.03.14
Uncle
Oh Uncle Steve. As I sit here and cry I have trouble finding the words. Every memory I have of you is a happy one. Your sense of humor was the absolute best. Everytime you came to visit growing up was always a good time and I will never forget the memories we created. Im so happy you and John were in my life and will miss you more than I can say. Im not good at these sorts of things but please know you will be in my heart forever! ❤️
2023.03.15
Dear Steve
From the fortunate moment we were introduced to you at your coworker Adam's house, we felt from you a sparked, distinct charge that promised fun things and great times were coming our way, and boy did you ever deliver on that!
We've been guests in each other's homes a number of times for dinner get togethers or for larger dinners with disparate groups of friends. You made everyone feel equal, and most importantly, where you were able to make everyone feel that they were your personal best friend. Your smiling, often hysterically funny personality made this possible. There were pumpkin-carving party nights, birthday party nights, and New Year's Eve nights. There were also some simple game party nights. You were so good at these game nights with your intelligence, nuanced by your clever charm. You always won with modest demeanor.
There were also many epic long bike trips all over the country, where you excelled. You were the perfect taveling companion : interesting, appreciative, competitive, attentive to all, funny and smart. And you never once held any of that over any of us low-lings who just fell asleep at the end of day while you stayed up to teach yourself conversational French, and advanced German, at the same time.
We had just started making plans for new rides together this year, and now it all just feels so achingly hollow.
We will forever sorely miss from you that original sparked charge that promised fun things and great times coming our way, that only the energy of you, Steve, could have delivered.
Forever love,
Chuck and George
2023.04.08
Memory
Steve and I met at work in the Fall of 1994 and on my first day we sat together at lunch. Steve had a meatball sandwich. A meatball fell out of his sandwich and ran down his arm then down his leg making a red sauce streak down his entire body. I thought it was funny, Steve did not see the humor in this. After all these years sharing with Steve humorous moments, he would now agree that this was funny.
We worked on many projects together in the 29 years I knew him. He designed most of the analog circuitry on two separate product lines. He was a gifted engineer that took pride in his work. All of his designs are still in the field today, including several high-profile missile and aircraft programs.
A common hobby of ours was bicycle touring. We rode about ten trips together along with other friends, visiting many different states over the years. Steve was always the fastest rider, but rather than ride ahead, he would always turn back to join us. Steve was riding 25% more than anyone else at the same time.
Steve was part of my family’s milestone events and many get-togethers. My children grew up loving him and looked forward to seeing him, even referring to him as Uncle Steve. During Steve’s Philadelphia Marathon run, my son and I rode alongside of him to cheer him on.
I will always remember your sense of humor, our rides together, and the endless hours at work together.
You will be missed.
Adam
2023.05.08
Steve's memorial Celebration
We look forward to celebrating Steve's life and the impact he has had on all of us. The Memorial service will be held on Friday, May 19th at St. Clement's church. We will hold a reception at the church immediately following the service. Thank you to everyone for sharing their photographs and memories. We look forward to sharing many more at the Memorial but also in the years to come. Thanks to Steve for all he brought to our lives and for all that you brought to his.
2023.10.02
College roommate
Just learned of Steve's passing. Though we hadn't kept in touch after college his passing hurts. We were roommates our sophomore year at PSU at the AXP fraternity which he pledged that fall. While we were both engineering majors we were not very similar. But somehow we "clicked" and had a great year living together. Gone WAY too young. RIP Steve!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻