Steve Szabo, 69, of Hampshire, died December 6, 2021.
Steve was born July 15, 1952, in Linz, Austria. He was the son of Steve and Elisabeth Szabo. On September 20, 1986, he married Patricia “Patty” Tokarz. They shared over 35 wonderful and happy years of marriage together. For 50 years, Steve was a well respected member of Bricklayers Local 21. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors at anytime. He was a Chicago Sports fan, especially the Bears, White Sox, and Blackhawks. Steve was a kind, caring, and loving guy with a great sense of humor. He was an amazing husband and best friend to Patty and loved being a dad to Stephen and Daniel. His greatest joy came to be his grandchildren who affectionately called him Papa. Two and half years ago Steve started living his bonus years, after a cardiac event. He was so conscious and grateful for the extra time with his wife and family. He was the most loving, husband, father, Papa, and friend and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Patty, his sons, Stephen (Angela) Szabo, Daniel (Jessica) Szabo, by his grandchildren, Adam, Ella, Evan, Emmett and by his mother, Elisabeth Szabo, his brothers, Paul (Kathy) Szabo, Ernie (Hege) Szabo and by so many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Steve Szabo.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021, from 5-8pm at DeFiore Funeral Home - 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 13, 2021, at 10:00am at St. Mary Catholic Church - 10307 Dundee Road, Huntley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Autism Speaks or National Wildlife Federation.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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So sorry to hear this sad news. We went on so many trips together. Key West, Isle Royale, Lac Vieux Desert, Boundary Waters, James Bay, Ottawa Forest and Shawnee Forest just to name a few. Wouldn't/couldn't have done it without you.
Steve was a great guy going all the way back to grammar school. He was my masonry guy on my house. Loved his laugh.
Steve and Patty were our next door neighbors on Keeler in Chicago, but they felt more like family. It was always fun to be around them. Steve was always cracking jokes and had a very distinctive, infectious laugh. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Patty I am so very very sorry. Please know that I am praying for you.
I was so sorry to hear of your loss Patty. Please Know my thoughts and prayers are with you..
So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I've known Steve most of my life. As kids our families spent many vacations together. Rest in Peace Steve.
Patty, Debbie and I were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. We will always remember all the good times we had together on Keeler Ave with you guys and Chuck and Janet. Patty, we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Steve. Jim & Debbie
I worked with Steve at Hampshire Park District. Steve had excellent taste in music. From his Jimmy Hendrix ring tone to the many YouTube songs we shared, we both agreed on our love for Pink Floyd the most. He had a wicked sense of humor along with a larger than life laugh that will never be forgotten. For long you live and high you fly. Shine on you crazy Diamond...
So sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy goes out to Ernie, and Patty who were long time friends. R.I.P. Steve.
DEAR PATTY AND FAMILY, SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, HE SOUNDED LIKE A WONDERFUL PERSON.
I first met Steve. at Keeler Ave. he took me under his wing and invited me to go hunting with him, as we all know that was an honor,we were friends for many years and then we drifted apart, I only wish we didn’t, Steve was a good friend he would help you out when he could, if you were a friend of Steve you know he could be difficult at times but he was always there for you. Steve Rest In Peace God Bless friend forever
Patty, our sincerest Condolences. Steve was a wonderful friend to us for so many years. Frank still talks about the summers fishing in Eagle River. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
I grew up with my cousin, enjoyed meeting him downtown smelt fishing, driving around in his little carmega car. He finally got a deer last year in my back yard. I will miss him
Patty, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to you and your entire family.
No more side jobs Pal , Rest In Peace !
Very sorry to hear the passing of my boss and friend He was the best foreman I ever worked with. But beside all of that he was an even better man. Rest In Peace my friend I will never forget You Thanks for being real.
Steve and I had an ongoing 30 or a bit with the Cubs and Sox it was a $10 check in the Christmas card every year back-and-forth I will miss our friendly bet and I will be thinking of him especially after the baseball season ends
I was so surprised and sad to hear of your husbands passing. I am sorry and I am praying for you and your family. Please give me call if you ever need to talk.
So sorry Patty to hear about Steve. God bless you and your children and grandchildren, same neighborhood we started in Chicago and now currently living in Nashville. My prayers for you as we missing Steve for sure. God bless us all.
No more side jobs Pal , Rest In Peace !
Worked with Steve for a couple of years before i retired. Very nice person and great sense of humor. One of the best bricklayers and foreman i ever worked with, and even better person.My deepest condolences to his family.
I am so sorry you lost your best friend. So many years of happiness are the great memories you will have in your heart.
I know you are mowing nice straight lines up there in heaven....missing the laughter here on earth. Earth's Cry...Heaven's Smile.