Stephen L. Dreyfuss

DATELINE: Warwick

Dreyfuss, Stephen L., 67, died Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 at Kent Hospital.  Born in Providence, a beloved son of the late Jack and Renee (Kahn) Dreyfuss, he had lived in Warwick since 1960, previously living in Cranston.  Stephen spent over 40 years working with schools, music educators, and community groups providing on-site music recordings.  He was a controller for several retail stores and was an administrative director for RI Optometric Assoc.  Devoted father of Jillian Dreyfuss Marks of Cranston and Emily Dreyfuss of Warwick.  Dear brother of Robert Dreyfuss of Ellicott City, MD.  Loving grandfather of Sophia.  Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston.  In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to RI Music Education Assoc., 667 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914.  Shiva will be private.

18 Comments

  1. Rhoda Kelly
    Nov 12, 2014

    Stay strong Emily and Jillian. Love you. Mom

  2. Margaret Spurrell
    Nov 12, 2014

    Jillian: My condolences to you and your family on the death of your father. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May he rest in peace.

  3. Brenda Hendrickson
    Nov 12, 2014

    Very sorry for your loss Jillian. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this hard time.

  4. Laura Berman
    Nov 12, 2014

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Cherish the memories.

  5. Kathy Oconnell
    Nov 12, 2014

    Hope you are ok. I’m here if you need anything. So sorry for your loss. I unfortunately no exactly how you are feeling. Love you Jillian.

  6. Lorrie O'Sullivan
    Nov 12, 2014

    Jill, the kids and I are so sorry for your loss our thoughts are with you. We love you.

  7. Mary L. Fahey
    Nov 12, 2014

    Steve
    Forever remembered, forever missed…Love, Mary

  8. kate hunt
    Nov 13, 2014

    Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. We are sending positive thoughts and prayers to keep you and your family strong during this difficult time. Love Kate, Kevin and Pat Brown

  9. Dennis Kelly
    Nov 13, 2014

    My condolences on your loss, love to you and your family, be strong during this time.

  10. Anne Ejnes
    Nov 13, 2014

    Steve will be greatly missed. He allowed many young people to grow and learn new skills. I will always appreciate the mentoring he provided for both of my sons, Sam and Josh.

  11. sarah
    Nov 13, 2014

    Stephen i am going to miss you so much. We were good friends and i am so very happy to have been in your life. Ill never forget you and all the laughs we had together. ♡ you always…
    Sarah Archambault

    • Emily
      Nov 14, 2014

      Sarah, I can’t express my thanks enough for your kindness and care for my dad. You filled a void I couldn’t and it’s appreciated. He said you made the best Bologna and cinammon bread sandwiches. :)

  12. Martha Samuels
    Nov 13, 2014

    So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I am a member of the Cumberland Lincoln Community Chorus and remember talking with him on many occasions. He always went above and beyond in all he did to make certain it was the very best it could be. But more than that he was a kind person who would always listen (yes he loved to talk too). I will miss his presence and hearing his stories.

  13. Glenice Sousa
    Nov 13, 2014

    Through many concert years of the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble, it was my privilege to work with your father on many of the group’s recordings and digital presentations for grants. He was a consummate professional and always cheerfully supportive of music educators, students and community groups. We were so sorry to hear of his passing. Our sincere condolences,
    Glenice Sousa, President emerita RIWE Board of Directors

  14. Barbara A Verria
    Nov 14, 2014

    I didn’t know Steve, but he was always smiling when he was recording our concerts , so I always said hello to him. He seemed so friendly and nice. I am a member of The Chorus OfEast Providence. My deepest sympathy to all his family.

  15. janice graves
    Nov 14, 2014

    I knew Steve from his service for the Cumberland-Lincoln Chorus. My great sympathy to the family.

  16. COL Mike Patalano
    Nov 15, 2014

    Steve was a good soldier and served his country well. I was proud to have him as a comrade and to have worked with him at WRIU at URI.

    Well done, soldier.

    Condolences to his family and Rhoda.

  17. Kevin Church
    Nov 23, 2014

    Steve, I cannot even begin to express the gratitute I have towards you and how much of an impact you have had on my life. From when I met you, to each and every event I worked with you, you allowed my skill set to expand. There is nobody that can recreate the memories we share. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything, Steve. May you rest in peace.

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