Carolyn,

I am sure you miss Steve very much.
Please know I think of you and Steve,
he was always so nice to me, and you
are a dear friend.

Love, Beverly Hall Welch

Carolyn
Bob and I just learned of Steve's passing today.  We are very sorry for your loss.  
   We both liked Steve very much. 
He was always a fine gentleman and a Good Lawyer.  We will miss him.
  Carolyn you are in our prayers.  May Our Lord and His Mother give you the strength to go through this difficult time.

Mrs. Hornyak, Sybil, Lisa, Stephen and Jennifer,

I was saddened to hear about the death of Mr. Hornyak. I will be forever grateful for the kindness that your family has shown towards my parents Norvie and Doris Hicks and my sister Karen Hicks over the years as well as great memories of growing up with the Hornyak family. 
Robin Hicks Schwehm

I salute your veteran. My condolences for your loss and gratitude for your loved one's service to our country.

I'm so sorry for your lost,my prayers are with you and family!

My love and thoughts are yours .
Your loss will be shared by the community. 

Vincent De Salvo,jr

Dear Carolyn: We are very sorry about Steve's passing. He was always a wonderful, kindhearted man and we will miss him, too. Pat & Cynthia Campbell

MY BROTHER RIP, WAS A HONOR TO HAVE YOU AS GREAT FRIEND AND POST 64 LONG TIME MEMBER . SEMPER FI' I-EEE.

Mrs. Hotmail & Family:

Very sorry to hear of Steve's passing. 

When I was at Tulane Law School my father in law, Paul Scharff, introduced me to Steve. Some of the warmest memories I have over the years was stopping in the office to visit. Sometimes it was sports and sometimes the philosophy of law. Even after I moved l still stopped by when in town. We have lost a good friend and a model lawyer. We will remember him in our prayers.

To Carolyn and Family
Mabel and I were very sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  We did not see him very often, but when we did, he was so pleasant and knowledgeable. We will keep you all in our prayers.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Carolyn, John and I were saddened to read of Steve's passing. He was a fine man and very respected attorney. Our community has lost a gem. Our prayers are with you and your family as well as being offered in his name.
Kathy and John Nicholson

We have so many good memories of Steve(and, of course, Carolyn and the children also).  Those good memories began in the early 60's -- Steve was my best man in our wedding in 1966 (Carolyn was Ellen's matron of honor).  I treasure the memories of fishing trips with Steve, Charlie Twilbeck and Bill Naughton.  Steve was indeed one of the best men we've ever known.  He will be missed by all of us who knew him.  Our deepest sympathy is with Carolyn and the children and grandchildren.

Jack & Ellen Mustacchia
Charlotte, NC

Mrs. Hornyak and Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy to you all in the loss of your husband and father.  Mr. Hornyak was one of the nicest people we've  ever met and I know that he was a great husband and father as it is protrayed through his children.
May God's peace be with you all during this time.
Cindy and Gary Comeaux

Carolyn, our sincere condolences to you and all of your family. We were so saddened to hear, and so glad we got to see you and Steve not long ago.

Met Steve in the 60's in Terrytown. I have always considered him a special friend and person.
My codolences, Do Hoffman

Sorry to get this news. Our prayers are with Carolyn and the family.  Wina and Tom Grimstad

To the dear Hornyak family.
We are so very sorry to hear about Steve's passing. I have so many pleasant childhood memories of him!
We want you all to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
All our best,
Gene Colon and Mitchell Chandler

I remember Steve. One my favorite Radio Shack customers from way back. It's been easily over 35 years since we last saw each other, and I can still remember him. We were always glad to see him whether he bought anything or not. My condolences to the family. What great guy he was.

Mr. Hornyak was a lifelong  family friend.    He kept our family on track when my father passed  in 1978 and again post-Katrina during my mother's illness and death.  His  good counsel, common sense and attachment to my own parents was very dear.

So very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with His perfect peace. Love, hugs and prayers to you and family.

god needed another angel so he sent for steve.....rip steve and I send my deepest sympathy to Carolyn and your entire family......our sons went to elementary school together and I knew you well from the gretna courthouse some years ago....

Mrs. Carolyn please forgive me I didn't get to see him at the hospital, but I don't drive across the river.  My heart is with the family.  He was a grand gentleman for being a lawyer (smile). The family has my prays. Love you.

Uncle Steve will be missed by all of us. He was a wonderful Godfather to me and treated all of his nieces and nephews as if we were his own kids. I know my mom is welcoming you into heaven with open arms. You will be sadly missed

On behalf of American Legion Post 64, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of Stephen Hornyak.  He was a valued member of the post and he will be missed.  We thank him for his service to our country.

Commander Donna Fransen and Post 64 members

I was so very sorry to hear of Steve's passing.  He and I handled a number of cases together over the years.  He was a wonderful lawyer and a true gentleman.  I will miss him and send my condolences to his family.  Bob Johnston

Our deepest condolences from Dr Kline and staff.

Steve was a very special person who never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.  My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

Sorry to hear the news. The many times I have been around your family with Karl Jr, I have always been treated as a part of the family. You are definitely in my thoughts.

What I miss most about you, besides everything, is seeing your radiant smile.  Snapshots of your journey through life full my head reminding me of how brightly you have shined and the many lives you have touched along the way.  We celebrate you.
You proudly and honorably served your country in the US Air Force. You were a devoted husband to Mom for almost 60 years, a great attorney practicing law in Gretna for over 50 years and a terrific son, brother, teacher, father and friend.  You embraced life as a series of exciting adventures. You loved the arts and traveling, studying the Hungarian language & history, visiting your beloved family with Mom in New Jersey, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Hungary.  Your Christian faith enabled you to be a humble servant as you faced illness.  Today, our hearts are heavy as we grieve for you.  I love you Dad.  I miss your gentle spirit and seeing your radiant smile.

Miss Carolyn, we are so sorry to here of Steve's passing.  Steve was a great man and we were blessed to know him.  Steve did so much for us and his friendship and support will never be forgotten.  You and your family are in our prayers.

My sincere condolences to Carolyn and the children.  Steve was a great guy and a friend. I will keep him and the family in my prayers.

Dear Miss Carolyn, I am so sad to hear of Mr. Steve's passing. I have so many fond childhood memories of you all as part of that Westbank group and as dear friends of my family. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the rest of family during this truly sad time. A big hug

Carolyn, we are so sorry to read of Steve's passing.we hope you will remember the good times, and Carol Lee and I will keep you and your family in our prayers.   Blaine and Carol Lee

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you with comfort and healing at this time.

Visiting NOLA a few years ago, our tour of the city and brunch (turtle soup!) with you and Aunt Carolyn were some of our fondest memories of the trip. We will miss your fun-loving spirit, your warmth, and caring and know that our daughters would have loved you as we do if only you could have met them.

May God bless all of you in your time of sorrow. Steve was a great Husband, Father, and Grandfather. We were lucky to have known him.  Our prayers are with all of you.  Love John and Mary McSweeney

Carolyn, my most heartfelt sympathy to you on the loss of your Beloved Steve. Please know that you are in my heart & prayers.,

Carolyn, you and your family are in my prayers.  Steve was a good guy.  God will bless and take care of you.  Love,  Jean Stewart

Blessings and prayers for peace for your family through this time of losing a piece to your family.

My deepest and most sincere condolences
to the family. Even though I don't see you I think of you often Carolyn.
Lois Taquino Giorlando

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

You have always been my hero...from swinging me up to your shoulders when I was tiny, to sending me that little blue jacket from Mexico, circa 1953 (I was the coolest kid in kindergarten thanks to that jacket!). In my mind, you are an adorable "giant" with the thoughtful, warm, and loving heart for all your family, those of us in N.J. and of course your immediate family in La.  I miss you and will keep you forever in my heart.

Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory held confort you tommorrow
To the family,our prayer are with you
Carl & Dora W. Custard

I met Steve through my good friend, Carolyn.  How lucky was I to have been
invited to share Christmas dinner with the family in 1995.  Stephen had been
so kind to me in the few precious times spent in his company.
There are no words to express my sadness for my friend, Carolyn.  Knowing
her, she will rely on her faith to get through this and be the strong person she
has always been, no matter what she faced. I will keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.  Sincerely,  Beverly Hall Welch

Steve was not only a good friend to me and my Dad (Chuck Chow), but he was family!  We still cannot even imagine Steve is no longer with us.
He will be missed!
Our heartfelt condolences to Carol and the family!

He was a great Uncle, his smile will be missed.  I know he's deep sea fishing with my dad Charlie Twilbeck.

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Stephen John Hornyak

25 December, 1931 – 28 April, 2015

Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries

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