Steven Rosenthal Obituary

More than 12 years ago I lost you. We all lost you. I still remember the tears welling up and my lungs burning. My God, I miss you. I take solace in that you are watching over all of us, and I hope you see my own family and everything I have accomplished. I'm supposed to graduate next year. That's something I'd hope you look forward to. Do you remember waking just me up so we could have Fruity Pebbles together? I will never forget your laugh. Thinking of you all the time, Grampa. I love you always.

Happy Birthday Dad!

I was so saddened to hear about Steve's passing. I have such fond memories of Steve being an upstanding gentleman and a genuine warm-hearted human being. He was an icon in the elevator industry - not only at Sears but throughout the City. He will be missed.

We were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing and we send our deepest sympathy and condolence to Sharon and her children. We first met Steve And Sharon on a cruise several years ago and then again in LasVegas. Although our relationship with Steve was short we always remember his wonderful smile and disposition. He will be missed.



Tom & Ellie Cooney

I was saddened when I learned of Steve's passing. I worked with him since the early years of Sears Tower where he explained to me a lot about how the elevator systems worked. Its hard to take an elevator ride in that building today and not think about him.

sharon our depest sympathy to you and your family.steve was like a brother and we well always cherish the memories and cruises we had with you and him

To the Rosenthal family: My deepest sympathies in the much too early and untimely loss of Steve. We shared many happy years working together at the Tower, both in construction and maintenance. He will be missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him. Dave Kuczwara, Sr.

Dear Mrs. Rosenthal and family,

I was so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. He was a great man and friend. We had great times discussing "cruising". I will never forget bumping into Sharon and Steve while disembarking, and they were embarking in Puerto Rico yrs ago. Everytime we look at The Tower our thoughts will be of Steve. My deepest sympathies.

Ron & the Rosenthal Family. I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. Your father has left behind and awesome legacy. He was truly blessed by a great family, friends and career. He obviously will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.



Dave

To the Rosenthal Family,

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of Mr. Rosenthal.

I remember him from the "old days" of Lincoln school and playing at your house.

He also was responsible for allowing my husband, Dave (a Schindler employee), to propose to me on the top of the Sears Tower.

May his legacy live on through your children and grandchildren.



Kelli & Dave Vanderpool

Sharon, Ron, Jeff and Janet,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God bless you and comfort you. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.



God Bless,

Sharon, I am very sorry to hear of Steve's passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dear Sharon & Family; Ron & I are very sorry to hear of Steve's passing away. We remember him when we were all younger as the "Boy scout leader" from Lincoln school. We also think about you and your family as both our families grew up in Wheaton. Our prayers and thoughts to you & yours. Sincerely, Betty & Ron Kubin

Sharon and family,

Please accept my heartfelt sympathy on Steve's death, he was a dear friend. Although, we are ALL

saddened by his passing,I hope you will find comfort in knowing he is at peace.

Fondest Regards,

Annie Fortin

My deepest sympathy to the Rosenthal family.

Sharon, I was so saddened to hear of Steve's passing. Your friends here at the County are all thinking of you and praying for you.

I'm very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. I worked with Steve for many years. He was an outstanding employee and an extremely talented elevator mechanic. No one could have asked for a better leader at Sears Tower. He was the best and he always had my utmost respect.

To The Rosenthal Family



I worked with Steve for over 25 years at the Sears Tower. It was always a pleasure to discuss any of the modernization alternatives or elevator challenges with him. He was truly a professional who represented the best interests of the elevator company. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss.

My deepest sympathy to the Rosenthal family. I was very saddened to hear about Steve's passing. I had the priviledge of working with Steve on several projects over the last many years. It was always a pleasure to visit Sears Tower and spend time with Steve. I was always impressed with his professionalism and dedication to his job at Sears. His pleasant and easy going personality always made work fun for me. He will be greatly missed.

Dear Rosenthal Family:

I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. Steve was a wonderful person--a quick wit, compassionate and wise. He truly touched many lives and was a blessing to all who knew him. He will be missed.

Peace to you this day and always.

To Sharon and the Rosenthal family. Pat and I consider you and Steve a part of our lives. We still are very upset at the thought of his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will always keep you and Steve in our prayers.

To The Rosenthal Family,

I worked with Steve for over twenty-five years at Sears Tower, and I enjoyed working together with Steve at the Tower. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know that he will be greatly missed.

It is with great sorrow to hear of Steve passing. He was a gentleman and extremely well thought of by his follow workers and customers. May the power to be look after him and grant him happiness in the hereafter.

Ron and Family, you are in my prayers at this most difficult time of losing your father. I pray God console and give you strength.

I extend my deepest symphathy to the Rosenthal family on the loss of Steve. He was a gentlemen and a scholar. His sense of humor was unmatched and will be missed. Each time I look at "The Tower" I will remember him fondly. May God bless and comfort you in your time of sorrow.

Will always cherish the great experience working with Steve. With my deepest sympathy.

-Scott Rowell

Sharon and Family;

My deepest sympathy. We will miss our time together dearly. He always made things easier to deal with. His patience was an outstanding virtue and his friendship never in doubt.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Rosenthal family. Steve and I enjoyed a tremendous working relationship at the Tower and he was always highly respected by me.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the Rosenthal Family. Steve left a piece of himself with all who knew him. Knowing this, which I’m sure you do, should comfort you in this time of sorrow. He’ll not be forgotten. He touched many lives.

To the Rosenthal family;My family and I would like to convey our deepest sympathies.It was a great honor to know him.Not a moment goes by as I pass The Tower that I don't think about my time there working with him.Because of his dedication to his work and to those around him,he was a great inspiration to me as a elevator mechanic and a friend.

Our heartfelt condolences,

The Perez Family

Sharon, my deepest condolences to you and your family. The 15 years I spent working with him at the Tower were truly unique. He will be missed by many coworkers and tenants. On behalf of everyone at Sears Tower may I express how sorry we are for your loss.

To the entire Rosenthal Family,

I want to extend to all of you my deepest and sincere sympathy. Steve was great to work with and he always had a different view of things. Whenever I look at Sears Tower I'll think of Steve. Please be confident that he was fine and hard working man.

Ron and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.



God Bless

I am proud to have called Steve my mentor and my friend. The wisdom he shared will live on. My prayers are with his family.

Sharon & Family,



Steve will never be forgotten. Whenever I, and I'm sure many of us, look at that remarkable building we think of one remarkable man. It may be known to many as the Sears Tower but it's also known to many as "Steve's Tower".

I would like to express my sincere condolence to the Rosenthal family. Steve was respected by all and will be surely missed. I enjoyed working with him and will remember him forever!

Steve,

You will be missed by so many. You were a Great Husband, Father, Grandfather, and a Truly Special Friend. We had such great times with you and Sharon. Thanks to you and Ron and all our dinners out Sharon and I forgot how to cook. Our travels with you will be sorely missed. A Great Friend has left us. Thanks for the Memories...

Be at Peace

Love,

Sharon

To the Rosenthal Family: I am sorry for your loss. In the Elevator High-Rise business, Steve was one of the all-time greats. For me, it is not possible to speak of Sears Tower and not think of Steve. He will be missed by many.

To the Rosenthal family: It is with great sadness to learn of Steve's passing, and wish condolences to you. Steve was a great man in his humor, humility and willingness to always find the best in everything. We will miss him sorely; his inspiration lives on. They just don't make elevator men like him anymore.

It was both a privilege and an honor to have worked with Steve. But it was even more so, to call him a friend. Our heart felt sympathy goes out to you and your family as we share your loss.

Dennis & Cathy Burns

Dear Sharon and Family,

I am truly a fortunate person to have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Steve. He will be fondly remembered and missed by the many people who knew him. May God bless you and your family at this very sad time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MOTHER SO SORRY FOR THE LOSE OF A GREAT MAN HE WAS A GREAT LISTENER. HE MEVER JUDGED A MAN OR A LADY HE WAS A CUBS FAN AND A BEARS FAN.

HE WILL BE MISSED!!

To the Rosenthal family, I send my condolences for their loss; my prayers for their strength; and my respect, in Steve's memory. And I also extend to them the blessings of my friends and coworkers in New Jersey. With all who have also been honored to serve with Steve, we remember his spirit, his dedication, and his personal commitment to people. People who, in one life, got to share in two legends: one known as Steve, and another, a tower he built in his lofty likeness, known world-'round, quite simply as 'Sears.' Thank you, Steve, and Godspeed.

I thank God for the experiences, discussions and camraderie with Steve! His leadership, experience and insight was invaluable to Schindler Elevator, his coworkers and the elevator industry!



The memory of you and your accomplishments will be renewed on every drive into the City of Broad Shoulders!



With Deepest Sympathies,



George and Cindy Turchioe

Wheaton, Illinois

Andy Ringness

While I only worked with Steve for a short period of time, I enjoyed his sense of humor and the levity he brought to the workplace. He was always willing to help in any situation. My sincere condolences to his family and close friends in this great loss. He left too soon.

I would like to express our condolences to the family. Steve was a great man with great character. It was an honor to have been givin the opportunity to work with him. His presence here remains an intergral part of the Sears Tower. Respected by all who worked alongside him. He will always remain a topic of converstation here at the Tower.



God Bless!!

sorry for your lost let me know if you need anything god bless you all Dwight/Tereasa.

I am so sorry and send by deepest condolences. Steve was a true professional whom I have always had a tremendous amount of respect, I am so sorry.

Sharon:

You have, indeed, had a remarkable man to share your life with.

Thank you for sharing Steve with us.

He was a diplomat, a leader, a negotiator, a defuser, a mentor and so many other good things.

He will be missed by many people!

Our thoughts are with you.

We Love and Miss you more than you could ever imagine.



Mom - may God bless and comfort you in this time of sorrow and sadness.



"Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with the saints:

Where sorrow and pain are no more,

neither sighing, but life everlasting."