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michael hemingway posted a condolence
Friday, May 5, 2017
my condolences to salo's wife and family on his passing.
i just heard of your loss
i worked with salo at nysif for a number of years.
RIP Salo
mike hemingway
watervliet, ny
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Michael Young posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
I recall a discussion in Albany some years ago as to who in the kehillah might be a lamed-vavnik. There was unanimous agreement that such a person would have to be Salo.
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Pamela Talkovsky posted a condolence
Thursday, March 23, 2017
It was a shock to lose Salo. He was one of the kindest, most decent human beings I ever met. The kind of person the world needs. He was genuinely caring and good in words and deed. I can't say enough about his integrity, decency and empathy. He didn't just believe we should help others, he acted on those beliefs all of his life.
I started working with him in 1984 but even though its been fifteen plus years since I saw him, I was told he donated much needed sick leave to me not once but twice in the last few years. And he would not let me thank him. But that was kind of man he was. But this was just a small, personal example of all the things he did to help others on a greater scale.
He was lucky enough to meet his true match in his wife Johanna, also a wonderful human being. They were the perfect couple with similar ideologies, and they acted on their beliefs, always ready to help their fellow men and women.
The world has lost one of its greatest souls.
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Renita Waison posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
You have my deepest condolences. Salo was a very nice and well liked person.
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Gary Niles posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Salo was a quality human-being. He mentored me as a programmer trainee decades ago. We worked countless projects together for many years. From him I learned to pay attention to detail, to never be over-confident about a solution and to always think of future scenarios. I can't count how many times I did something 'perfectly' only to have Salo calmly tell me what I'd missed. Saved my bacon many a time. Smartest guy in the room, but would never talk down to anyone. If this world were composed of 7.5 billion Salos, the planet would be at Peace and operating at peak efficiency.
Kind, patient, unassuming. Not just a co-worker, but a friend...I'll miss him. My sincere sympathies to his wife, Johanna, and to all of his friends and relations.
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Anima Bhattacharyya posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Salo's family. Worked with him for a long time and have known him to be a very nice, kind and patient man. He will be missed.
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Allison Bee posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Salo’s family. Salo was a kind patience man who will be missed.
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Kristine Edbauer posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family, I had many enlightening phone conversations with Salo while working with him at NYSIF. He was the guy that took the time to train me on how to use spool commands and always ready to help me when I encountered a printing issue I could resolve. He was very patient and helpful. I will keep him in my prayers.
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Judy Mostowitz posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
I worked with him for about 30 years, first at 199 church st, then by phone and email when he moved to Albany. He was the go to person for all printing problems, always taking time to resolve the problem, and if he had to do research before answering, made sure to reply later; he did that even on his off days, using his cell phone. He was kind and generous, a true mensch.
We would speak of his mom and my dad, before they passed. He was a most dutiful son.
I and so many others will greatly miss him.
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Olevia Taylor posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing that others care about your great loss. May the God of peace be with your family Romans 15:33
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Betsy McCormack posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
I am so sorry to learn of Salo's passing. He was one of my absolute favorite people at work - he always had a gentle smile for everyone. He always wanted our agency to do better and be better. He was always willing to help with whatever project I needed done - immediately, naturally - with nary a complaint. My sincere sympathies to his family. Please know that he will be missed.
Sincerely,
Betsy McCormack
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Joyce Thomas posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
Rest In Peace Salo.You will be missed!
My deepest sympathy to Salo's family.
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Abdurahman Amin posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
Salo was a gentle and very helpful colleague. His presence will be missed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Brandi Loveday-Chesley posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
I was shocked to see notification of Salo's passing. However, I had the pleasure of working with Salo on a few projects and his knowledge and work ethic were a great help not only to me, but also our team. His smile and kindness will be missed at work. My deepest condolences to all that will mourn his loss but I hope that we all remember to celebrate his life as well.
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Tad Hoddick posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
I was shocked to learn of Salo’s passing, this morning, when I got to the office. Over the years, I have had many an interesting, enlightening, conversation with him, every time coming away with new perspectives. I remember one, in particular, when I had mentioned my friend Rabbi Jacob Breuer from the Tannersville Orthodox community. I had told Salo about the many long, late night summer walks I had once had with Jacob; I was a bartender then, and would often go for a walk around Tannersville, after work, in the wee hours of the morning. I would periodically encounter Jacob, out strolling, and we had many long, fascinating, chats. Salo, it seemed, was a great fan of Jacob’s, who had been a very well regarded Talmudic scholar, and he was very pleased to know someone who had known him on a personal level. I will greatly miss my periodic discussions with Salo, not to mention his lovely smile and disposition. My sincerest condolences, to his wife and family.
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Joanna Paterek posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
My deepest sympathies go out to the Steper family. I will miss working with him and our quick chats whenever we ran into each other. As other coworkers have already stated, Salo had an amazing work ethic and knew processes in his area inside and out. He would often come up with scenarios that nobody thought of when deploying a project and ensure that measures were in place for everything and anything that could go wrong. I smile thinking about those days when we deployed a new check process because just when you thought you had everything covered, Salo would find a way to poke a whole in it. He was a joy to work with and I'll miss seeing his smile. The world lost a kind, compassionate man. My thoughts are prayers are with you.
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Lauri Slaybaugh posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
Salo will be very much missed at NYSIF. He was a kind man and always went out of his way to help his fellow colleagues. My prayers go out to his wife and family.
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Wayne White posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
I spent the past three years working daily with Salo. I can honestly say, I’ve never met anyone who loved the job more. Salo’s dedication could be a lesson to us all, he persevered through many challenges now matter how big or how small. Though our days were filled with work, we found time to discuss worldly issues and politics, Salo's view points were always carefully stated and thoughtful. Through these discussions and seeing Salo’s work efforts I feel I truly came to know him, as a kind, thoughtful and hardworking man. My deepest sympathies are extended to his wife Johanna and many family members, may Salo rest in peace for eternity.
Wayne White
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Ashraf Elsayed posted a condolence
Monday, March 20, 2017
We lost an honest, kind and sincere friend and colleague, Salo was friendly and supportive to everyone.
My deepest condolences to Salo’s family and friends.
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R Mohan posted a condolence
Sunday, March 19, 2017
In passing away of Salo Steper, we lost a great friend and colleague at NY State Insurance Fund. I know Salo as a nice gentleman and kind hearted person whose friendship I always cherish. He is one of the most dedicated worker who performed his responsibilities with impeccable efficiency. His work etiquette and focus is unparalleled. Salo will be very much missed by everyone not only in Albany office but in NYC office as well.
My deep condolences to his wife Johanna Knoblauch Steper and his close family. With Deep Sympathy,
Mohan
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