Memories of Stephen "Steve" Robert Dennett

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Stephen "Steve" Robert Dennett

Myrtle Beach, SC

February 22, 1953 - May 27, 2021

Feb 22, 1953 - May 27, 2021

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Ellie Dennett

2019, Centre Hall, PA, USA

Sharp Dressed Man

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Ellie Dennett

Steve was a great example of the term, "unique." He was a gorgeous creature with dimples, pale blue eyes, sandy blond curls, and a suntan that couldn't be replicated by any tanning method. Steve was a champion swimmer and athlete. He didn't have to be on the team in any sport but he could still play victoriously. Steve was also a killer pool player, one I understand reaped huge rewards for his skill. Steve was an accomplished job leader. He earned numerous titles, awards, admiration, and respect from prominent executives and he did these things while still very young. He did these things without help or support or referral. I often heard his colleagues say Steve was a "tough but fair" boss. Steve worked very hard but played just as hard when the job was complete and done right. Steve was introverted and preferred intimacy to social interaction (Not to be confused with the dreaded "social distancing!") but he would anonymously help any person or animal in need. He would do this without need of reverance or reciprocation. Steve did not have an effervescent personality but he exuded charm and a dry humor that, if understood properly, could quite literally leave you in tears. Steve experienced much despair upon the losses of his mother and wife--both too young to depart this life. But Steve overcame his own demise and was victorious in beating his affliction for eight years! This was an epic feat for Steve and I could not be prouder of someone who triumphed over temptation and (deceptive) pleasure. Steve could confront you with defiance over any rule and go without reprimand every time. But Steve would not confront overt expressions of attraction, admiration, or even love. He embraced these things from within and he was satisfied to retain them from within. You had to have enough confidence to know how he felt about you because you'd never get a direct response. Steve was the epitome of a Pisces. He carried pride and humility in the same hand. He was sarcastic but always optimistic. He was insightful but was easily "hacked" by scammers. He could be such a prick but could melt your heart with a gift, or kind gesture, or simply by understanding your own "hot mess" of a being! I know we are all considered to be, "like no other" but Steve really was just that--like no other. I will miss him all the days of my life--for good, bad, and indifferent.

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Molly Wilson

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Jim Armstrong

Such an awesome tribute to Steve! Such an awesome tribute to Steve! Such an awesome tribute to Steve!

Robert Bryan

Beautiful Pictures Of Steve and his family. May he RIP. Beautiful Pictures Of Steve and his family. May he RIP. Beautiful Pictures Of Steve and his family. May he ... Read more

Rodney Lingo

Great tribute to Steve. I enjoyed working with him in 1979 at peach bottom, as well as working for him at... Read more Great tribute to Steve. I enjoyed working with him in 1979 at peach bottom, as well as working for him at Limerick in the 90’s... Read more Great tribute to Steve. I enjoyed working with him ... Read more

Ellie Dennett

Thank you for your heartfelt sentiments, Rodney. I hope you are doing very well. I miss working at Limerick,... Read more Thank you for your heartfelt sentiments, Rodney. I hope you are doing very well. I miss working at Limerick, too, I loved that... Read more Thank you for your heartfelt sentiments, Rodney. I ... Read more

Alyssa Lionti

L, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Steve's passing. Just the other day I thought about... Read more L, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear of Steve's passing. Just the other day I thought about you two and hoping... Read more L, I cannot begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear... Read more

Ellie Dennett

First things first--Congratulations, Mrs Alyssa Lionti! I wish you years of happiness! I feel like I am so... Read more First things first--Congratulations, Mrs Alyssa Lionti! I wish you years of happiness! I feel like I am so happy to have had nearly... Read more First things first--Congratulations, Mrs Alyssa Lionti!... Read more

Larry Hoffman

I started working with Steve back in the early 70's as helpers with Philadelphia Electric Co, "the good old... Read more I started working with Steve back in the early 70's as helpers with Philadelphia Electric Co, "the good old days". He was one ... Read more I started working with Steve back in the early 70's... Read more

Ellie Dennett

Thank you so much, Larry, for your kind sentiments and memories of good times. I am so happy that Steve contributed... Read more Thank you so much, Larry, for your kind sentiments and memories of good times. I am so happy that Steve contributed to your life,... Read more Thank you so much, Larry, for your kind sentiments ... Read more

Martha Christinziano

These bring back wonderful memories and fill some gaps in my own - never far from my heart . Thank you for... Read more These bring back wonderful memories and fill some gaps in my own - never far from my heart . Thank you for sharing these These bring back wonderful memories and fill some gaps... Read more

Ellie Dennett

Thank you, Martha, for your sentiments. I'm glad I was able to portray Steve's persona with photos and descriptions.... Read more Thank you, Martha, for your sentiments. I'm glad I was able to portray Steve's persona with photos and descriptions. We all know... Read more Thank you, Martha, for your sentiments. I'm glad I ... Read more