Sad News about Chefstefano - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kurt · 04-03-2007, 02:49 PM

I'm sorry to say that I only had the pleasure of meeting him once down in Colonet. He was a really cool guy and will be missed. Condolences to all his friends and family.

Arne · 04-03-2007, 03:04 PM

Very sad to hear - you wouldn't have even known he was battling cancer from his always-positive posts. He'll be missed.
Arne

bigderel · 04-03-2007, 03:25 PM

Man, I'm so bummed to hear about this. I had the pleasure of meeting & fishing with him at Otay about a month ago. I know it sounds cliche but you would have never known he was struggling with anything, let alone fighting for his life; Steve struck me as someone who truly exuded positive energy. That was honestly my first impression, and it was a lasting one.

lamb · 04-03-2007, 03:30 PM

I'm very, very sorry to hear that.

He will be missed.

Corey · 04-03-2007, 04:58 PM

I'm very sorry to hear this.

We'll miss you Chef.

Iceman · 04-03-2007, 07:38 PM

Steve,
You were quick to become my friend. I will miss you and am saddened by my loss. I truly admire your courage and optimism. I hope we meet again on still, warm, blue waters. Good night my brother.

Andy

scwafish · 04-03-2007, 07:54 PM

I know a few of you got to meet Stephen when we came down with PAL to fish at Colonet. His optimism and energy was unbelievable...a good friend and a great person.

Like you saw at Colonet, Chef liked to do two things: fish and feed his friends. If they weren't friends, he fed them anyways, and then they WERE friends! His cullinary skills were always the star of the show at our tourney in Elk.

You will likely see a bunch of his norteno friends in June. We filled the Islander in one day after chartering a memorial trip to SCI. We leave June 3rd. Hope to see some of you guys at LJ before we load up Sunday night. There will be an on the water memorial in Big Sur TBA. You are all welcome to join us.

Thanks for your kind words.

04-03-2007, 03:04 PM	#2
Arne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	Very sad to hear - you wouldn't have even known he was battling cancer from his always-positive posts. He'll be missed. Arne __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

04-03-2007, 03:30 PM	#4
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,568	I'm very, very sorry to hear that. He will be missed. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

04-03-2007, 04:58 PM	#5
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	I'm very sorry to hear this. We'll miss you Chef. __________________

04-03-2007, 07:38 PM	#6
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Steve, You were quick to become my friend. I will miss you and am saddened by my loss. I truly admire your courage and optimism. I hope we meet again on still, warm, blue waters. Good night my brother. Andy __________________

04-03-2007, 02:49 PM	#1
kurt Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: 2 inches above sea level Posts: 503	I'm sorry to say that I only had the pleasure of meeting him once down in Colonet. He was a really cool guy and will be missed. Condolences to all his friends and family.

04-03-2007, 03:25 PM	#3
bigderel UberMember Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On the water Posts: 71	Man, I'm so bummed to hear about this. I had the pleasure of meeting & fishing with him at Otay about a month ago. I know it sounds cliche but you would have never known he was struggling with anything, let alone fighting for his life; Steve struck me as someone who truly exuded positive energy. That was honestly my first impression, and it was a lasting one.

04-03-2007, 07:54 PM	#7
scwafish Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ukiah Posts: 86	I know a few of you got to meet Stephen when we came down with PAL to fish at Colonet. His optimism and energy was unbelievable...a good friend and a great person. Like you saw at Colonet, Chef liked to do two things: fish and feed his friends. If they weren't friends, he fed them anyways, and then they WERE friends! His cullinary skills were always the star of the show at our tourney in Elk. You will likely see a bunch of his norteno friends in June. We filled the Islander in one day after chartering a memorial trip to SCI. We leave June 3rd. Hope to see some of you guys at LJ before we load up Sunday night. There will be an on the water memorial in Big Sur TBA. You are all welcome to join us. Thanks for your kind words.