Obituary for 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.