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Bill & Danielle Kindler planted 10 trees in memory of Steven Koch
Tuesday, January 3, 2023
10 trees were planted in memory of
Steven R. Koch
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we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Mr. Koch was always so kind and genuine to us when we were children. All our love. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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THOMAS ROSATO posted a condolence
Monday, January 2, 2023
Monk you have been a great friend for over 40 years! Since I first met you as your asst. soccer coach and then you were my asst. coach on the peewee baseball team. You made the practices and games so much fun for the boys and the coaches! My only 2 time All American friend !
Always fun to be with and you will be missed!
Thank you for the wonderful memories!
Tom & Carol Rosato
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Anonymous planted a tree in memory of Steven Koch
Sunday, January 1, 2023
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WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY!!!LOVED THE MONK!!! SPENT 12 YRS AT MCD, 3 YRS WRESTLING, EUROPEAN TRIP AND SO MANY OTHER HAPPY MEMORIES!!!!! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Chris Franke posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
One terrific guy. Our prayers are with the family
Chris and Kathy Franke
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Paul Bunn posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Having Monk be a part of my life was a distinct honor and privilege. As a lacrosse defenseman, I have an understanding of the importance of Monk to our undefeated teams. As a fraternity brother, I have an understanding of the importance of Monk, his sense of humor and his views on life to our growth and values. He had a unique ability to summarize a thought or viewpoint in a few simple and usually witty words. We will all miss him so much.
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James Scott posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Although I haven't seen Steve in many, many years, I was blessed to know him. As a young analyst with Texaco, he served as a true mentor for me. He always took the time to share his experiences and a kind and professional manner. I will be thinking of his family and of my personal memories.
Jim Scott
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Dennis McCormick posted a condolence
Friday, December 23, 2022
Monk was one of the most decent, principled people I have ever known. He also had a wonderful sense of humor which he kept with him throughout his illness. My favorite line of his was "Keep the O'DOUL'S coming". I'm sure he is at a bar in Heaven watching a college Lacrosse game and having a cold O'DOUL'S
Rip Monk. You will be missed. I am grateful for having know you.
Dennis McCormick
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Lucien Burnett posted a condolence
Friday, December 23, 2022
Any time you spent with Monk was an uplifting one. I so enjoyed the hundreds of hours we spent together on the paddle court. Never a bad day.
A true gentleman who will be greatly missed by all. My love and condolences to Betsy and is wonderful full family.
Lucien
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Chris McCormick posted a condolence
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Monk was a great man, fun dad, and an important influence on me growing up with Brian. I'll always remember him coaching my Rye Little League and Rye Youth Soccer teams, summers at Manursing, taking us to the theater to see every sports movie that came out, and listening to his music on the jukebox in the Koch's basement. I am so glad he was able to dance at our wedding- he loved the band- and that he met my daughter Ellie (and proclaimed she would be a good athlete). Love to the Koch Family.
Chris and Chrissy McCormick
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Scott Gelbard posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Monk was such a great guy: a gentleman, devoted to his family, very accomplished in his life and a self-effacing person.
Monk’s son Brian and my kid Nick are good friends, classmates (2005), and teammates on the lacrosse team.
I fondly remember all the conversations we had on lacrosse while watching the Rye games and playing golf. My brother lived in Baltimore and his kid played at St Pauls which added extra “color” to our lax chats on MIAA play.
He and Betsy brought up great kids who were terrific
athletes, fun to be around and always respectful of adults.
RIP Monk
Scott Gelbard
St Helena Island, SC
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Chris Paparella posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
Monk epitomized what it means to be a good neighbor. He was friendly and kind and funny. He was unfailingly helpful and generous with his time to anyone who needed him Although he was highly educated and successful, he was unassuming and humble. He put on no airs and never lost his Baltimore accent. He was a passionate fan of doo wop music and no other form of music. In all my years in Rye, I never ever heard anyone say anything but nice things about Monk and I never ever heard him say anything but nice things about everyone else. He was a very active athletic man and losing that to Parkinson’s must have been awful. Yet he never complained. He remained sunny and upbeat and the same person he had always been. Monk was a true gentleman and one of the people who makes the world worth living in. I know I am not alone in feeling bereft at his loss. I hope they have lacrosse in heaven Monk. The Paparella Family
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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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A Memorial Tree was planted for Steven Koch
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Anne Saracino posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
An honorable man to remember always. Many good memories. Love to the Koch family.
Marc and Anne Saracino
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