Steven Ronald Appel

Steven Ronald Appel, 70, succumbed to Lewy Body Dementia on April 16, 2018. Husband of Darlene Appel, Father to Richard, Ronnie and Mimi and Grandpa to eight grandsons. Brother to Bonnie Appel Goff of Marianna, and Victor Appel of Sarasota. Steve was born in Mt. Vernon, New York to Ronald and Dorothy Appel (deceased), moved to Tampa at age 7, to Sarasota in the late 70s and later settling in Venice.

Throughout his life, Steve wrote voraciously; poetry, prayers and songs. He loved to dance, winning several jitter-bug contests with his sister. Music was his passion; playing guitar, keyboard, harmonica and singing, the original hippie, at coffee houses in Tallahassee and surrounding towns and performing in plays in Madison, Florida as well as Venice Little Theatre. In later years he could be found on a Sunday afternoon singing and playing guitar with friends at the Venice Beach pavilion.

He came to love the Lord in a real and personal way; he led worship and was involved in his church and led several mission trips to Peru over the years, which became one of his greatest joys.

He drew great pleasure creating delicious Italian dinners for his family and friends, even publishing a cook book of recipes using English Muffins.

His creative side showed through his photography, videography, poetry, and art often using the pseudonym “Nevets Leppa,” which is his name backwards. He was a great jokester, loving to make people laugh.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association at www.lbda.org or Hearts in Action, Lima Peru at www.heartsinaction.org/donate.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Oasis Church on May 4, 2018 at 11:00am. 5215 Lorraine Rd. Bradenton, Fl 34211