Memories of Steve Giguere

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Steve Giguere

West Warwick, RI, USA

March 18, 1974 - April 20, 2021

Mar 18, 1974 - Apr 20, 2021

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Leah Kollar

To Steve's Family - thinking about you on this 5 year memorial. Hope you are well and find comfort in memories.Leah Kollar

‘We Remember Them’ by Sylvan Kamens & Rabbi Jack Riemer

At the rising sun and at its going down; We remember them.

At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter; We remember them.

At the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring; We remember them.

At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of summer; We remember them.

At the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of the autumn; We remember them.

At the beginning of the year and when it ends; We remember them.

As long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength; We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart; We remember them.

When we have decisions that are difficult to make; We remember them.When we have joy we crave to share; We remember them.

When we have achievements that are based on theirs; We remember them.

For as long as we live, they too will live, for they are now a part of us as, We remember them.

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Michael Shea

Steve, thinking of you and your family. I cannot believe 4 years have passed by already. I'm sure you are looking down with pride on your children.......

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Joe Greer

3 years already?! Your name was just brought up at our National Meeting this past week. Think of you & your family often…I’m grateful to have known you!

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Jessica Giguere

Thank you for sharing this. It is comforting to know that Steven is remembered. I hope you smile and laugh... Read more Thank you for sharing this. It is comforting to know that Steven is remembered. I hope you smile and laugh when you think of him.... Read more Thank you for sharing this. It is comforting to know... Read more

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Dean Najarian

Steve, I cant believe its been a year..I really still think about our travels within our work together, your laugh, sense of humor but also your professional character professionally. Sending more thoughts and prayers to the family.

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Joe Greer

Giguere Family:
You all remain my daily thoughts. I wanted to send this note sooner, but I figured it may be nice to allow some time to pass as well. I had the pleasure to get to know Steve as a work colleague & friend over the last 3+ years. He was a great guy to me from Day 1 - we often shared common perspectives on both personal & work topics. I know he cherished his family.

There is a brief story I want to share because I will never forget it...
My wife & I just had our 2nd daughter last week on 5/26. On the day Steve passed, my wife had an appt to check on the baby's activity (I was not with her on this occasion). The doctor wasn't comfortable with what she was seeing so she ordered a same-day ultrasound. Needless to say, there was a bit of panic as I rushed to meet my wife for the ultrasound. I already knew about Steve's condition for about 24 hours, but on my way to the office I received a call about the terrible news. As it turns out, the baby was perfectly fine that day & is thriving as a 9-day-old. The reason I share this story is because I don't know if I ever have (or ever will) experience the range of emotions as I did on the afternoon of April 20th.

I like to think Steve was looking out for me that day & beyond as I am sure all of you do. He didn't need to say a lot for me to know how proud he was of his family. I am so sorry for your loss; he truly was "one of the good guys"

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Rebecca Jessee

Dear Steve-O’s Family.
Thank you so much for sharing Steve with us! May my condolences bring you strength and my prayers ease the pain. I can’t even express how much having Steve as a teammate meant to me. We joined the team about the same time and immediately connected! I think our first conversation on the phone was over an hour. So many things we had in common in our work histories, points of view, families, kids, sports and WOW, did I love his sense of humor followed by that unique little giggle! A fellow realist who always had my back and was willing to redirect me if I was a little off track. During our first meeting together, we were seated together at dinner and apparently, I accidently talked him out of what he really wanted for dessert and into ordering something I wanted. He caught so much flack about not ordering what he actually wanted! LOTs of laughs about that over the following several meetings. So many times, we sat across from one another at meetings purposely so we could scan the whole room and compare notes. And when we talked family stuff, man did he love you guys! He always spoke with respect and adoration of you Jessica and you kiddos were his absolute joy!! I miss him so much and cannot believe or accept this still. I know I will be heartbroken all over again the first time our work family is all physically together again! May you each forever hold tight the wonderful memories you made together!!!

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Kyle Perrault

My sincere condolences to Steve's family. The few interactions I had with Steve, he was someone who was always positive and smiling. I am deeply touched by the amazing stories I have heard about Steve and the impression he left with his colleagues and customers. I wish I had the opportunity to have more interactions with Steve, and know that his legacy will live on in eternity. My thoughts and prayers are with Steve's entire family during this difficult time.

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Whitney Phillips

Steve arrived in Scottsdale 3 1/2 years ago to attend, I believe, one of his first Janssen meetings, it was the beginning of a friendship and business relationship that helped both of us out. He was eager to learn and build connections with his teammates. Steve quickly became a trusted work partner and we had many laughs over the last few years. Steve really connected well with others which I'm sure has served him well over the years with customers and company associates. When we first met, he took time to establish some common connections with career and where I lived and his work experiences that brought him to the Pacific Northwest. While we were many time zones apart and on opposite coasts, it did not keep us from chatting and texting frequently and whether it was about work or just joking around, it is already missed.

The words that sum up my experiences with Steve are TRUST, RESPECT, PROFESSIONAL, FRIEND, FUNNY.

To Jessica & children-your husband and father was a trusted friend and positive influence on so many people he came into contact with. Please find comfort in knowing the good impact Steve had on others. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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Teresa Toole

I met Steve 4 years ago, after he joined Neuroscience, but had the pleasure of working with him for the past year on the same KAM team. His humor and smile always stood out to me. I remember the first virtual Zoom background I ever saw was Steve in Space as an astronaut. That memory still makes me smile. I wish I had the chance to work with him longer and I hope these memories bring some comfort to his family and friends.

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Carl Legge

What a great guy. I worked with Steve on the same team in DePuy Synthes and then ended up in Janssen and reconnected with him recently. It was great catching up and having that common connection of Medical Device. Steve really went out of his way for me and I'll never forget it. He is someone I would have been better friends with outside of work and I am really saddened that I didn't have that opportunity while I had the chance. I feel terribly sad for Steve's family and friends in this time of tremendous loss. God Bless

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JJ Grover

I am newer to the KAM role, but have been in Janssen Neuroscience as a manager for 8 years. Although my interactions with Steve were limited, he was always was in a happy mood when I saw him at live and virtual meetings. He was a true friend based on the stories I hear, either lending an ear to a long time KAM or willing to help a new KAM get up to speed. Steve will be truly missed by his co-workers. I wish I had more opportunities to truly experience his friendship.

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Mark Bauer

Steve was friend and mentor to me when I started in the KAM role. He helped me with understanding the role and how to navigate the organization. One word that I will forever use for Steve is FRIEND. He was someone that I knew I could always call or text and he would pick up or respond. I will forever miss him and his humor and his whit. May God bless his family and friends and provide strength to all of them in this time of sorrow.

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Julie O'Hare

Steve and I became KAMS around the same time and shared a lot of phone calls, texts and emails laughing about crazy things that happened in this job. He was always "real" and a voice of reason. I knew that when I called him to gripe about something he would give me an honest response. We interviewed candidates together virtually before Covid and Zoom, so we shared a good laugh about the platform and some of the stories we heard. It was a fun experience mainly because Steve was my partner. I feel blessed that he joined the ladies in NYC, we had a lot of fun at dinner and it's a great memory close to my heart forever.

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Kelly Homan

I met Steve when I started at Janssen in 2017. He had just been promoted to the Neuroscience MDM role so we went through initial sales training together. During the 2 weeks in Titusville, he shared his love of his wife & two children and the wonderful life he had in Rhode Island. I remember when the class was over, he was really looking forward to getting back home to be with them.

Steve was a gentle soul with the gift of listening. His laughter, analytical mind & selflessness will be missed.

Wishing his family encouragement & love!

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Christine Auger

Steve was part of the panel that interviewed me for my KAM role. I remember asking a somewhat bold question about the role and hearing his giggle for the first time. Once I was on-boarded Steve became a great resource and I was fortunate to hear that giggle many more times. He was incredibly quick witted, intelligent and amazing to talk to. While I only knew Steve a short time, I very much miss my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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Tom Arvisais

2020, Boston, MA, USA

I'm so sorry for your loss. I would like to share a brief story about Steve. I didn't have the good fortune of knowing Steve all that well, but please allow me to say this. I met Steve at a meeting at The Marriott Copley in early 2020. We immediately hit it off and walked from the dinner venue back to the hotel. Steve was one of those few people I've met that after spending an hour with him it was as if I had known him for years. Engaging, approachable and a fantastic sense of humor. I mean FUNNY in the best possible sense of the word. After COVID struck, we joked several times about doing some pizza damage at Frank Peppe's in Warwick RI (we live close by). Alas, it was never to be and that makes me sad. I have nothing but fond memories of Steve, my far too soon departed friend.

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David Tritsch

Quick to laugh and quick to make others laugh, Steve was always a favorite teammate. He was such a creative thinker - it was common for him to have a unique insight on just about every topic. I already miss his sense of humor and our talks. There’s a void in our lives now. My heart and prayers to Jessica, the kids, and to all who love Steve. Please know that he is terribly missed all across the country.

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Lesley Hopf

I remember when Steve interviewed for the KAM position. He stood out among all the candidates with his preparation, positivity and intellect. He was a wonderful addition to the team and always someone I could rely on for honest feedback. I was fortunate to take a trip to NYC with him and some colleagues around the holidays a couple years ago. We had lots of laughs and made memories that I will never forget. My sincere condolences to his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

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Dean Najarian

Steve was such a great resource to his customers and I enjoyed partnering with him so many times in the field visiting with Internationally known psychiatrists. Steve and I both did attend URI as well and we shared many personal stories. He was always telling me about his pool (lol) and how he enjoyed going to the kids sport outings. I miss working with him very much, you are in good hands..God Bless you and your family

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Jon Korzeniowski

My sincere condolences to Steve and his family. We’ve worked together for the past couple years at J&J and over that time I’ve learned that he was such a great guy , husband and father. We had a lot in common we both went to university Rhode Island and we both worked at Butler Hospital in the clinical field. He will surely be missed ..,...such a sad tragedy😪. RIP my friend....

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Danielle Leonard

Steve was amazing at his job! He was so good at communicating with customers , finding new insights in data, and solving problems. You hear about people who are in the flow...where people's passion and strengths merge. That was Steve in his role as a Key Account Manager...he was so good at his job and loved doing it! My favorite memories of Steve include hearing about his family, and specifically his kids' sports endeavors. And, I'll never forget when we learned Steve was a disco aficionado at our first team meeting! That's another thing I loved about Steve is he always kept us on our toes with his sense of humor. We will miss him dearly!

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Fred Tewell

Huge thanks to Steve for everything he taught us all about being customer and patient centric. Not that long ago on a field ride, I saw first hand his passion for helping customers help their patients. Steve truly cared deeply about helping patients, and his legacy will live on through the work he did tirelessly fighting for access for patients. I will always remember Steve's infectious laugh and quick wit, which kept us all smiling even in tense moments. Rest in peace my friend until we see you again.

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Leah Maretsky

The loss of Steve will be felt by many not just today but into the future. The memories of his wonderful personality and the many contributions he made to our team will be celebrated by all. Our Northeast team won't be the same without him. Know that we loved your father and husband, he was amazingly talented and a loving man. He always gave of himself generously- his time and talents.
We will be thinking about Steve and your family. We wish you comfort and strength during this difficult time, our deepest sympathies go to you and your family.

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