Rochester – Stephen Wright Yudicky, 70, passed away Saturday, December 9th, 2017 peacefully, following his battle with advanced Multiple Myeloma. He is survived by his two sisters Mary Ann Goodrich (nee Yudicky) and Susan Hughes (nee Yudicky). He was the loving father of Jessica Nash, Sonya Nash, and Austin Egri. He was also the loving grandfather of Arianna Nash. Stephen was born in Manchester, NH to Mary and Stanley Yudicky, M.D. Steve received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont. He then worked three jobs, saving up money to travel the world. After returning to the United States, he earned his master’s degree in International Business from the Thunderbird School of International Business. Most recently, Steve worked for Dynalab Corporation. Steve loved the outdoors, nature, and spending time with his children. Steve was a year-round outdoor activity enthusiast. During the summer, he enjoyed hiking around Mendon Ponds Park, hiking the high-peaks of the northeastern mountains, fishing, and working outside. In winter, Steve loved cross-country skiing around Mendon Ponds. Steve also loved playing board games, most notably Clue and Parcheesi, with his family. If you would like to remain updated on a time to remember Steve, please contact remember_stevey@yahoo.com. If you would like to help us make a difference, the family is requesting donations to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation in Stephen’s name.
Steve was truly one of “the good guys”. I’ll miss working with him. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Rest in peace Stevie Wonder. In hindsight a few of your comments now become crystal clear. Know that you will be remembered and talked about; especially around the holidays. You live on through our memories. Thank you for caring about and sharing your concern for Eli. You two are kindred spirits. Thank you for bridging the old ways with the new. Most importantly, thank you for allowing me to be part of your life. I’m glad you got your windows fixed and I will miss you friend. Henry Standing Bear.
A wonderful man, who will be truly missed. Personally, I will miss the surprise of running into him on a trail in Mendon Ponds. Rest-in-Peace, brother. May God embrace you!
So sorry to hear of Steve’s passing.
He was a kind, thoughtful man, who I feel lucky to have known. Though our paths crossed infrequently, each time they did the meeting started with a warm handshake and ended with a “see you soon!”.
Steve was a man that I, and I’m sure many others, will always fondly remember with a smile.
God bless, Steve.
Steve,
Thanks for the friendship and chance to work with you at Nalge Company and Dynalab Corp over these past 30+ years. It was fun ride. I will miss you buddy!
Peter Skapriwsky
Steve was a dear friend to many fellow graduates from Thunderbird Graduate School. He made the effort to stay in touch in the last 40 years and always visited when he travelled to our areas. He and I were the only Tbirds in our class from NH, and that was our bond. He was so brave during his cancer treatments and taught all of us to appreciate life. I was amazed at his vigor and energy in the last five years. I will miss his spirit and friendship. Condolences to his family. He adored his daughters and son!!
I will miss Steve dearly. Working with him over the years has been a pleasure. He was true professional, a great coach, a mentor and a friend. He never let his ailment get the best of him, he was always upbeat and cheerful and fun to be around. I can honestly say that I am a better person because of Steve’s influence. Good bye for now good buddy.
Steve was a good friend of mine……and a good, decent man.
I will miss him……….
I always enjoyed our friendship over these many years, and remember the tenderness that you brought to your relationships. Your amigo Donn
Being out of town, I just found the link to this obit about Steve! Because he’d told me that the cancer ‘came back’ a year ago and then, no word.
SO VERY SAD…having attended a picnic last fall at his suggestion; ‘survivors’ and with his encouragement to bring ‘your boy’ as he’d say, a cancer survivor in my own family. Had known Steve since 2003 and he was a KIND, caring and witty friend! He spoke so endearingly of his family, and yes, loved the outdoors! May good memories warm hearts and promote kindness prevail in his honor.
I am so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. I met Steve at Thunderbird, and we’ve remained in touch over the years. Jessica and Sonya, he loved you both so much. You were blessed with an amazing stepfather. He mentioned with gratitude how much you helped him during his illness, and the incredible joy that his beautiful granddaughter Arianna bought him.. Austin, your father so loved hiking with you in the Adirondack’s. He once wrote that his goal was to be there when you graduated. He was very proud of his three children, your accomplishments, hopes and dreams.. Steve was a friend, a man of great kindness, high ethical standards, and he had so many friends. He fought a courageous battle the past decade. My deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss.