Steve Kazsek

Steve Kazsek, age 83 years, passed away in the comfort of his own home on August 29, 2023. Steve was born as István Kazsek to Kåroly Kazsek and Bumbak Teŕezia on August 19, 1940, in Hungry. In 1956, he escaped the Communist party during the Hungarian Revolution with the help of Humanitarian agencies and was brought to Ballston Spa, N.Y. U.S.A. at the age of 16 years old. Margaret and William Quinn wrapped their arms around Steve, as their son, as he adjusted to America, the lifestyles and opportunities, the family moved to Saugerties, N.Y. in 1960 Steve went to learn how to be a butcher in the meat cutting business. On August 6, 1967, he married the love of his life Sandra Reilly of Saugerties, N.Y. Steve and Sandy lived in Ulster County, N.Y. until their move to Arizona then back to Greene County, New York where Sandy and Steve were the proud owners of Steve’s Meat Market and Deli in Greenville, N.Y., where he served local resorts such as Sunny Hill Resort, Pine Lake Resort and Rainbow Lodge. He moved the business several years later to open the Meat Market in Athens, N.Y. After Sandy’s death in 2004, Steve closed the business and worked for the Top’s Supermarket Chain until his retirement in 2022. Steve was predeceased by his wife, Sandy on July 14, 2004; his American parents, William (Bill) (1975) and Margaret (1981) Quinn; his brothers Paul Quinn (2015), and Terry Quinn (2021), and his sister Kelly Quinn (2019). He is survived by his sisters, Sharon Quinn-Rich (Jack), Barbara Quinn Oliver from Ballston Spa and Donna Quinn- Marcellus (Jay) from Gansevoort/Saratoga, N.Y., his cousins Erzsebet Takacs, Pablo Cedeno, Carolyn Cedeno and Paola Cedeno in New Jersey. He has many significant friends and family from The Tops Supermarket and his neighbors in the West Coxsackie area, as well as many nieces and nephews throughout the Northeast and of course his dog Sprigg, in the care of Donna and Jay. Arrangements are under the direction of the W.C. Brady’s Sons, Inc. Funeral Home, 97 Mansion Street, Coxsackie, N.Y., 12051. As per Steve’s wishes, there will be no services. Contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD, 21741. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wcbradyssonsinc.net.

Steve Kazsek

August 18, 1940 - August 29, 2023