Stephen A. “Steve” Lamb – (62) – of 1190 County route 66, Hornell, died early Wednesday morning (October 15, 2014) at McAuley, following a long battle with Hemangiopericytoma, Anaplastic Astrocytoma, which left him totally paralyzed.
A native & life resident of Hornell, he was born May 30, 1952 and was the son of Donald & Adeline (Lester) Lamb.
Steve grew up in Hornell and was a graduate of Hornell High School (class of 1971). Following graduation, he learned to operate heavy duty construction equipment.
For over 36 years, Steve fulfilled his dream as a firefighter for the Hornell City Fire Department. In 1992, he was promoted to the rank of Captain, a position that he held until 2011 when he retired due to ill health. For many years, he was a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF). He had also been a member of the former St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Hornell.
In addition to his service with the Hornell Fire Department, Steve was also a licensed carpenter, electrician and plumber for most of his adult life. For many years he owned & operated “Poor Man’s Plumbing”. He and his son, Matt worked many jobs together over the phone, helping Matt with electric, plumbing etc.
In his younger years, Steve enjoyed hunting and throughout the years he enjoyed photography. However, other than his family, his true joy was the Hornell Fire Department. Going to work was never a task, it was simply a joy. He will be sadly missed by all of his fellow firefighters at the fire station.
He was married on May 6, 1983 to the former Judy Solo who survives. Also surviving are his daughter, Amy (Phil) Quattrini of New Market, MD; his son, Matthew Lamb of Ashburn, VA; 2 brothers, William Lamb of Albany and Ronald Lamb of Alabama; 2 grandchildren, Logan Quattrini and Makenzi Quattrini; nieces & nephews.
The family of Stephen A. “Steve” Lamb will receive friends on Friday from 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Dagon Funeral Home, 38 Church St., Hornell, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 11:00 AM at St. Ann’s Church. Final interment will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery.
Steve’s family request that memorial contributions in his name be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 300, Memphis, TN, 38148. Memorial forms will be available at the Dagon Funeral Home or click here to print a form.
Steve was a great friend for many years. In my association with the Hornell Firefighters I met Steve and we became friends. After I bought Coslos Restaurant he did many hours of work for me and with me. One night at 10 degrees he and I crawled under my apartment house in the water to make emergency repairs. Steve was always like that as a friend. I will miss him very much and hope any of his family would call on me if they have a need. God bless you Steve Lamb.
Marcia and I found Steve to be a loyal friend and a talented hard worker. I met him through my association with the Hornell Firefighters. We became friends right away. When I bought Coslos Restaurant Steve did a lot of work for me. One night at 2a.m. And 10 degrees we repaired a leak in the cellar in the water in my apartment building. That is the kind of friend he was to me. We love Steve. I will miss him for sure. What a wonderful guy. I hope hid family knows they can call me for help when needed. God Bless house Steve Lamb.
Judy and Family: My heartfelt sympathy to you all. I met Steve through working with Judy for many years, and he became our “go to” man for household plumbing, heating, and even construction issues. I always felt he was a “quiet giant” being such a soft-spoken man who wore his heart on his sleeve, and helping others was his priority. He served his community with honor and dignity. He will be greatly missed.
May he rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
I will miss you, we’ve known each other since 7th grade, and you were always a good friend. You can now be pain free and know peace. You can now be a guardian angel for your family and watch over them. I was telling the teacher about your passing and as soon as I mentioned your name, the lights flickered, was that you saying hello? Take care my friend, love you.
I did not know Steve very well but knew that he was very well thought of by so many. There were many who loved him and I can always remember Amy’s “glow” whenever Steve’s name was mentioned. My sympathy goes out to all of you. May he rest in peace and know that he is no longer suffering and in heaven. May the Lord give you strength in this difficult time. God Bless Judy, Amy, Phil, Matt, Logan and Kenzi and know that you will always have his memories in your heart! In that, he will be with you.
Love,
Jim and Margaret Ellis
We are sadden to hear about Steve and I hope in time your memories will over power the sadness you feel. I enjoyed my conversations with him over the years. He was a great man, loved by many and will be missed for always. Sending love and hugs to you all! Love Marisa, Joe and Joey
Steve was a family friend and our next door neighbor for many years. Thank you does not seem like enough to say for all he did for our family. Furnace troubles, plumbing troubles – anything you needed- Steve was there. My favorite memory is how he’d cringe just a little every time he saw me come out front with the hedge clippers- “just don’t cut the cable” he’d say- because he had to fix that once too! His whole life was dedicated to helping other people and he will be greatly missed. Our neighborhood always felt a little safer because Steve was there. May he rest and peace and may God bless him and keep him forever by his side.
I’m both shocked and saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. Given we grew up four doors from each other, I’m grateful for the opportunity to now remember the simple joys of childhood tag, dodge ball and badminton played in the plush green grass of the Lamb family backyard with Steve, Ronnie and my brothers. I feel for you Ronnie and Bill. As the elder kids, we never imagine that our youngest sibling will pass before us.
As children, Steve’s fascination with firetrucks and fire and rescue was evident early on. That it evolved into a life of rewarding self ful-fillment in service to the Hornell community is proof that sometimes God gets it right! The last news I had of Steve and his life came shortly after his European “mis-adventure.” The news was “he’d finally met a woman he thought he could build a life with” …that woman being you, Judy. Though I only know you by name, what a joy to now know that that, in fact, came true. What a life he built. Because I was sometimes privy to look-on with my brothers as Steve assisted his dad with some project in the garage-turned-workshop next to their house, how appropro that he mentor his son, as his dad did him.
It’s with warmth and love that I remember the “Lamb family memories of my childhood” … the house on Emmett forever “the Lamb House” because of those memories.
We were all a part of a fire department family when Steve, Ron, Bill and our daughter were growing up. Such great times camping together, sharing meals and enjoying time together. Steve and Cheryl were like siblings. I am so sad to know of his passing and these last years have been so bad for Judy and kids.These boys were like my sons and I send my deepest sympathy. Steve always wanted to be a fire fighter like his Dad. Now he is back with his parents,free of illness. My love to Judy and the whole family. Jean Peterson
R.I.P. Steve. You were my friend and the brother I never had. Oh what fun we had growing up together. The miles had separated us, but never broke our bond. Bill and Ronnie thinking of you also .
Steve was one of the most genuine, kind-hearted men I’ve ever known. He never thought of himself. He was always looking out for someone else. His 36 years of service as a firefighter is testimony to that fact.
For many years after my father passed away he kept close watch on my mother and her home. He was always there to help her, no matter the time of day.
Steve was family. He was married to my cousin, Judy, who I know misses him dearly. In my eulogy for my mother, I mentioned he was one of my “brothers”. And he was. Even though I lived a great distance from mom, I could always rest assured that her needs were met because Steve was around.
No one knows why God chose to call him home. But I have to assume God needed another very strong presence in heaven!
God bless you, Steve!
Mike Grassi,
Arlington, Tx