NPC Vice Chairman Steve Stone Passes Away at Olympia

Rest in peace Steve.

What an incredible guy! Had the pleasure of working for steve at dad's natural mid-atlantic shows.
His professionalism and take charge
attitude made him the best at what he did, and we will remember him always!! Rest in Peace friend......

As the music guy at the USA, I had the oppertunity to get to know Steve as an incredible human being. I extend my deepest sympathy and respect to his family and friends. He is a great man and I will miss him.

I had the pleasure of having Steve on my softball team for years and he was a very good pitcher, but more important he was a great man.

Thank you for being a part in my life and my families, you will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear of this. My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. May he rest in peace...

Steve was an amazing person, caring and friendly. Life is unpredictable. But, you'll never be forgotten my friend...It was an honor and a priviledge to know you...Rest in peace.
Anderson D

Steve all the Guys and Girls From The "PUMPING IRON GYM" In New York City, will miss you.
My grandfather used to said."God always takes the Good Guys , the kind ones and the sweet ones because he needs them close to him ( god) .
So you are with god now.. Thank you for the good laughs, the jokes eraly in the morning while we were tired from working all day and the positive karma that you always carry on.Never judging anyone, never putting people down and always had something great to said about everyone..Just the perfect sample of a good friend and a perfect gentlemen.
You will always be miss with a smile in our faces..
=)
Gods Speed
XOXO
ileana

What a tremendouslly big-hearted, passionate, generous guy. Steve always went above and beyond for me during my contest preparation as a teenage bodybuilder. Steve took an interest in teaching me the sport of bodybuilding and for this reaoson he will always be remembered in my heart as a person of class and heart. God used Steve as a teacher, role-model,encourager, and leader in which he was used to change my life for the best. Steve's life is one to be followed as he made the world a better place.

My good friend Stevo
I was not involved in Steve's bodybuilding world, but I always admired his great looks and youthful appearance. I was privledged to have Steve as my friend and neighbor for the past 10 years. Steve and his wife Andrea have been the best neighbors anyone could ever dream of. My wife and children adore them. Steve and I made easy friends from day one. His easy going personality and gentle smile made him one of a kind. We had alot in common. We both enjoyed working outdoors as well as creating many household projects. I could always count on Steve for a helping hand. I am going to miss him tremendously. In the summer we would take great pride in our landscaping. In the winter we worked together clearing our driveways of snow and Steve insisted on clearing all the neighbors driveways as well. We both had a love of dogs and many of our conversations were centered around his Bulldog Angus and My German Shepherd Shane. Because of our busy schedules some days in passing our words were brief. I would give him a "Stevo" and he would return with a "Kevo". There will never be a another neighbor like Steve. He was one of a kind and once in a lifetime friend. My family will never be the same, but our lives are much richer because of him. Until we meet again "Stevo" I will miss you and love you.......Kevo

please feel free to post on my blog in Stevo's memory http://stevestone.blog.com/

Steve - may God bless you always. I met you at the orignal Pumping Iron in NYC and you were always the nicest, most supportive person I'd ever met in the bodybuilding business. Arturo and I both send you prayers [yes ... the original Arturo - we'll never forget running into you outside the gym on the way to city hall to get married - that was 18 YEARS AGO Friday !!! :)]. Hope the big Gym in the sky has a good leg press! Susan

i am so, so sad.

Steve, Thank you for all the years of Muscle Sport U.S.A. You were truly inspirational!

Amazing Man. WE WILL MISS YOU!!!

Steve, I heard today through an old friend of 25 years the news of your passing. It made my knees weak.You were my 1st love in the mid 80's for 4 years and I was to young to realize how special your were then. Your poetry, songs, letters and gifts are still kept in a box in the attic.My family and I want to give our condolence to your wife and family.Your kindness and genourosity will always be in my heart about you.
My you rest in peace and give God a great training session.
You will always own a piece of my heart.

I just heard about his death and his family has my deepest sympahy.

Steve was more than a bodybuilder..he was a wonderful kid brother, friend, son and husband..I was lucky enough to know him personally not as a competitor..but as a friend. Miss him dearly and always will, think of him often and wonder why life was cut so short..always in my heart and will never forget that smile your friend always----Barb--love and condolences to the Kroll family..especially Angus-know you miss your Daddy...Barb

I was involved in the NPC for 20 years. Promoter, Judge and Vice Chairperson. Meet many people in that time. None nicer than Steve Stone. I was very sad to hear of his passing. May God Bless his family.

I had the pleasure of dating Steve when we were young. He was a true gentleman, a fantastic friend and will truly be missed. I've lost contact and to find he has passed saddens my heart. My deepest wishes of love and blessings go out to his family.