Steve Bellumori, (1949 - 2014) - ForeverMissed.com Online Memorials

Without fail, if you knew Steve for a day or if you are one of the lucky ones to have known him for a lifetime, you were immensely blessed to have called him friend.

65 years old
Born on January 19, 1949
Passed away on August 14, 2014 in Menlo Park

Memorial Service
The Memorial Service for Steve will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, September 10th at St. Denis Church on Avy Avenue in Menlo Park.   There will be a reception following the service also at St. Denis Church.

"One of the good ones, an icon, a mentor, a true gentleman, authentic, loving, caring, smart, genuine, funny"   These are only a handful of the many words that friends have used to describe Steve.

Please share your words, stories, thoughts, and photos of Steve as we celebrate his life.

In honor of Steve a Memorial Fund has been established in his honor. Below is more detail and instructions for those that would like to contribute.

Steve was an early Menlo-Atherton High School Foundation Board member and remained committed to the cause of supporting economically challenged students in our community throughout his life. In keeping with his values, The M-A Partnership for Success connects at-risk students with comprehensive services on and off campus. Donations can be made to the Steve Bellumori Memorial Fund at the M-A Foundation for the Future in support of the Partnership for Success. Checks made payable to M-A Foundation for the Future can be mailed to P.O. Box 1228, Menlo Park CA 94026. Please note in check memo line Steve Bellumori Memorial Fund or donations can be made online at www.mafoundation.org; Under donor information/address in PayPal in "Note to Seller" please indicate your donation is for the Steve Bellumori Memorial Fund. If you have questions, please contact Cindy Folker at cfolker@seq.org or (650) 322-5311 x 50206.

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August 28, 2014

Steve's wonderful laugh and positive outlook were his hallmark. I admired Steve for his generosity, kind spirit and integrity. He was a privilege to know. My heart goes out to his family at this time of sudden loss.

August 28, 2014

Steve was indeed the Realtor's Realtor and made an outstanding contribution to our industry and Association through his leadership and volunteer efforts over many years to write and perfect our Realtor forms through PRDS. His good nature, optimism, competency and generosity to other Realtors endeared him to us all. We have lost one of our finest however, his legacy and standards are left to all of us to emulate and champion through our relationships with fellow Realtors and the manner in which we continue to conduct our transactions and represent ourselves to the public.

August 28, 2014

Steve and I have been friends since way back in the Seville Properties days. He was a wonderful, generous friend and mentor and we collaborated on many transactions over the years. I learned so much from him, and will miss him forever. His generosity, his great sense of humor and his wonderful treatment of his clients and colleagues are some of the characteristics that defined him. I am just so sad to see him go.

August 27, 2014

I had the great good fortune to meet Steve early in my real estate career. I'm having a hard time trying to articulate all the ways he was special. From treating a new agent with incredible respect to bringing a casserole to my home when I was ill. He was, as many have said, very special. Love to you, Steve.

August 27, 2014

Knowing Steve was a privilege and a delight. We cherish the memory of his friendship and cannot imagine the mid-Peninsula without him.

Steve was referred to us in 1981 as a principled realtor who liked to help first-time home buyers get into the crazy housing market (offers over asking, assumed loans, secondary loans at 16%). From our first meeting with Steve, we knew he was our kind of guy, especially when he nicknamed us "The Walnettos". And it didn't take us long to realize that the witty, funny ex-Peace Corps volunteer charmer was also an absolute professional who knew his stuff and took care of his clients. His patience with us was heroic.

He steered us through the next housing downturn, stuck with us for over a year to sell our house, and found us the perfect place in West Menlo where we still live. Steve never gave up, always had a smile and a plan.

Our business relationship with him evolved into an enduring friendship. He was so much fun to be around, always there with a great story, ever ready to tear a wall down and remodel something. He was a larger-than-life, talented, determined, mischievous, involved, and caring man. We will miss him deeply. Ginger and Joe Walmsley, "The Walnettos"

August 27, 2014

I knew Steve since grade school as a classmate that always had a kind word for everyone and a beaming smile also. As a 66'r Steve kept our class together for many years, or did his darndest to have us remain in touch with each other each opportunity he had. He was the king of emails and the president of our class. there will be no one to replace him or all he did for the love of his 1966 Coughlin High class or Pennsylvania friends. Rest in peace Steve. They say God only takes the "best" when he is in need and that' s why you left us so suddenly. Your smile and spirit are needed by a higher power.

August 27, 2014

I grew up with and have known Steve for over 55 years. In our younger years we lived a stones throw apart. He was President of our Coughlin Class of 1966. He was the glue that not only held our class together but turned us into the Coughlin Family of 1966. There was nothing he would not do for a friend or classmate. He had a infectious smile. I think that family, friends and Coughlin 66ers' will all agree that the moment Steve passed away an "angel" was born. May my friend Rest in Peace....

August 27, 2014

An incredibly honorable man. We were stunned to read about Steve's passing. We know him only from looking at real estate through the decades, and from neighborhood issues. Blessings to his family.

August 26, 2014

Back in the mid '90's, I worked with Steve at Seville Properties. One day, I previewed one of his listings in MP and the owner showed me around. She insisted that I venture into the attic space which had been partially finished---partially being the operative word. I stepped on what I thought was firm footing, and my entire leg and foot went through the insulation and sheetrock into the living room below.

Someone in the living room started screaming and indignantly inquired as to why I had done so. Actually, I was semi-stuck and my stones had been crunched by one of the rafters I had fallen on. I just wanted out and was in no mood to deal with a screamer from below.

About a half hour later, Steve called me saying his client had just called him---hysterically saying that I was destroying her home. We had a few "words" at the time, but used to joke about it for many years afterwards.

August 26, 2014

I read in an early contribution that if you knew Steve just one day, you were fortunate to have known him to have met such a person throughout your lifetime. Having been in the real estate business for a short time, Steve asked me for advice on a rental I did. First reaction in my mind was "You're asking me???" ... as though I knew anything in comparison to Steve. But then again, that's why he was so loveable and respected. There were no second class citizens in Steve's world, and thus he made everything feel inclusive and as though you truly did matter. I will miss seeing Steve in the office and on the weekends in his Hawaiian Tommy Bahama shirts.

Thanks Steve

August 26, 2014

There was no better friend in the real estate community than Steve. I especially remember when I listed a house that he had once owned and lived in, and he wanted to buy it so that one day his children might live in it as adults. I learned then how meaningful these moments were for him. Sure, it was real estate, but everything Steve did had meaning, or he didn't do it. What a loss his passing is to all of us.

August 25, 2014

A great colleague and friend will be missed in Steve. I can say that I truly enjoyed each and every transaction with this honest, trustworhty, and dedicated man. Steve made a constant practice of always giving one-hundred perecent, and his clients knew it! It was a true privilege to have know him. His work and his legacy will live on as we remember all that he has done.
-Maxine and Michelle Dumas

August 25, 2014

Steve has been such a wonderful part of our real estate community and of my personal community. His patience and kindness are without fail and often go without proper recognition because he has been so generous that he makes it seem like we're doing him a favor to let him help us out!

Case in point: I was shopping for a vacation home in Steve's beloved Twain Harte and let Steve know I'd be there over the week end. Of course Darline gets to help too since Steve immediately insisted that my partner and I stay with them in their house there. Then as we're making plans for the search - Steve volunteers to do the driving - and we visited about 15 listings in one day - talk about a busman's holiday! And then he and Darline made extra trips to the one I selected - and had plenty of input for the negotiation and upgrades for the Seller to do (ok...it was a different kind of market). That's just an example....but he's come through time and again for us as individuals and as an industry.

We all miss you Steve!

August 25, 2014

Steve was truly a gentleman with a great sense of humor and mountains of integrity. He is missed.

August 25, 2014

Steve was a Prince of a man and a wonderful human being. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at Seville Properties. He was always helpful, full of good energy and wonderful ideas. He was a great colleague. I remember when someone in our office started choking on her calcium pill. He was there in a flash and did the Heimlich
maneuver and she was fine. We all loved him and will miss him terribly. A star as bright as he was, will always shine.

August 25, 2014

I have such vivid thoughts and memories of Steve. He would often use the office I worked from to meet Los Altos clients. He always brings a smile I wanted to see Steve again. he shared important facts like how much hew liked is Toyota Truck (yellow) and later how it was not a real estate car BUT a fun one. He walked away when others started being negative and stayed true to himself. he was a joy each and every moment spent Steve. Many have said my life is richer because of Steve! I would say he was a man who said less, what he said was important and we all looked forward to seeing him again. Thank you Steve for each moment you shared with me!

August 25, 2014

Steve your extraordinary! When I met you back in the early 80’s I knew at once you were one-of-a-kind. You had a way about you which made me and everyone around you feel comfortable and special. Your kindness, loyalty, zest for life, dedication, generous nature, humor, compassion, directness, work ethics, professionalism, honesty and capability of lighting up a room when you entered are only a few of your many merits. There are very few men who possess all your qualities. It’s no wonder we are all feeling such a great loss in your passing. Steve thanks for adding joy to my life and everyone’s life you touched.

August 25, 2014

My husband and I were lucky enough to work with Steve over the last several months and really felt like we had a friend guiding us through our transition to California. Truly, he is one of the most patient people we've ever met, and such a sweet man. We were so lucky to meet him and will think of him whenever we turn the key in the beautiful home he found for us.

August 25, 2014

Steve was such a great friend and human being--there was no one nicer. He was a terrific Realtor and I already miss our constant collaboration. I think that the best way to describe Steve is to say that he was a real mensch. Wikipedia defines mensch as "a person of integrity and honor." All that is missing from this definition is a picture of Steve.

August 24, 2014

The quote above says it all. I was one of the lucky ones to have known Steve for many years. What an amazing, professional, intelligent and kind person. There was no one like him. He will be so missed.

August 24, 2014

Reliable, kind, knowledgable are all words used by all the agents in our office of which Steve was a piece of our heart and soul. We are all still reeling at his loss. It a substantial loss to our local real estate industry also.

August 24, 2014

I am a better person and real estate agent knowing Steve. He treated everyone with respect and always was willing to share. He was a good listener and always had something wise say. He was trustworthy and had incredible integrity. I will truly miss his presence but will always feel fortunate to have know him. What a tragic loss.

August 24, 2014

Steve was my first example of a GREAT REALTOR when I began my real estate career 25 years ago. It wasn't long after I met Steve that I learned what an incredible unconditional humanitarian, associate and friend he was. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew him.
We are Blessed that Steve left his AMAZING footprints for us to follow.

August 24, 2014

I have known Steve since he worked at Pantano Realty. His integrity was well known among realtors. His warm and caring nature made him a favorite with whom to share a transaction. So much to say and hard to say it, except he will be greatly missed and it was a blessing to know him.

August 24, 2014

Steve's office was always open for advice and mentoring. And always with a smile. Now I will have to ask myself: "What would Steve say and do?" Rest in peace, my friend.

August 24, 2014

We can all learn a lesson from Steve. He was a gentleman and a giver. A true professional! Steve left a legacy . One of the good guys is gone, but never forgotten.

August 24, 2014

I have had the pleasure to know Steve as a friend, a colleague and a client for many years. He was always striving to improve the practice of real estate and his efforts on behalf of REALTORS shall not be forgotten. His insights and questions challenged me to be a better person and a better attorney. I will miss his quick wit and his ever-present smile..

August 24, 2014

While not knowing Steve as long as many, his quality as a human being always came through his personal interactions, whether working with clients on their home, collaborating with colleagues, or speaking in front of large groups of people. Steve was simply a wonderful person, full of knowledge, wit, and compassion. I will miss him very much!

August 22, 2014

Steve was a light in our neighborhood. He was always available to talk and provide insight on the neighborhood history and community views. We wil miss him.

August 21, 2014

I have known Steve 20 years. I know many of you have known him longer and some who have only known him a short time. Without fail, if you only knew him for a day or if you are one of the lucky ones to have known him for a lifetime, you were immensely blessed to have called him friend.

I will miss him beyond words. He made an impact on my life that will last forever.

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August 14, 2021

I can't believe it has been 7 years. I see your picture on this website and I still imagine myself bumping into you one day. I wish that were true. I talked to many of our shared past clients from time to time and suffice it to say this community still misses you.

August 14, 2020

Sure have been missing you my friend. I found myself the other day wondering how would Steve be adapting to this strange world we find ourselves in. (you wouldn't believe it if I told you) The answer is you would find a way to navigate it with ease and more importantly you would be helping everyone else navigate it too.

Miss you Steve! Tracie

August 14, 2018

Thinking of you on this 4 years gone.......

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December 24, 2016

During this busy time of year with all of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Holidays, I've been thinking of Steve Bellumori. Steve made a difference in so many lives and even though he's not physically with us he has continued to touch my life. This past year I've asked myself on many occasions, what would Steve do?
Steve made a difference and was a true treasure! I feel blessed to have had him in my life and thankful for such a GREAT role model.

September 10, 2014

Kim and I were shocked and very saddened to hear of Steve's passing. We met Steve as newlyweds in 1980. He rented us our first apartment, and went on to find us our perfect first home. He helped us sell that home and buy our next during a very difficult time for us, and was always positive, caring and professional.

He helped us again to sell our longtime family home when we left Menlo Park for Portland (or as Steve liked to tease us, "Poland"). We felt that we could truly trust Steve to do the right thing for us. He was always available to talk, and was very generous with his time and sound advice.

Our sons went to school together and I would find David stopping by with other friends after school. We enjoyed that Steve had such strong ties to the community. As so many have said, we consider him a friend as well as our Realtor. Menlo Park wil not be the same without him. Best wishes and condolences to Steve's family.

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