Steve Stephen Szabo, WB4OMM ex WN2TAW from Port Orange, Florida, USA passed away 23 April 2023.
Steve was active Radio Amateur.
Information received from KK4BFN:
It is with deep regret that I must report the passing of my good friend and Elmer WB4OMM, Steve Szabo. He passed away peacefully Sunday morning on 23 April 2023 surrounded by his family. Steve was a Captain with the Daytona Beach (Florida) Police Department, having started with the department in 1994. He rose through the ranks in different roles and positions, achieving the rank of Captain in 2004. He retired from full-time service in 2010, but remained active in the department until he fully retired in 2021.
Steve was a member of the Daytona Beach Amateur Radio Association, serving as President (1992-1996,1999-2003); Vice-President (1998); Director (1990, 1991, 1997); DBARA Ham of the Year (1995, 2009), President’s Award (1996, 1997). Association Secretary (2004).Former DBARA License Trustee (K4BV) and Association Treasurer (2011-2012). In 2005, he started the Daytona Beach CERT Amateur Radio Team group and had been very active in the club as President until he stepped down due to illness in early 2023.
Steve was an avid contester, belonging to several clubs. He was a ARRL Life Member, and served as the Northern Florida Section Manager for four years from 2014 to 2018.
He will be missed by many.
Steve was active Radio Amateur.
Information received from KK4BFN:
It is with deep regret that I must report the passing of my good friend and Elmer WB4OMM, Steve Szabo. He passed away peacefully Sunday morning on 23 April 2023 surrounded by his family. Steve was a Captain with the Daytona Beach (Florida) Police Department, having started with the department in 1994. He rose through the ranks in different roles and positions, achieving the rank of Captain in 2004. He retired from full-time service in 2010, but remained active in the department until he fully retired in 2021.
Steve was a member of the Daytona Beach Amateur Radio Association, serving as President (1992-1996,1999-2003); Vice-President (1998); Director (1990, 1991, 1997); DBARA Ham of the Year (1995, 2009), President’s Award (1996, 1997). Association Secretary (2004).Former DBARA License Trustee (K4BV) and Association Treasurer (2011-2012). In 2005, he started the Daytona Beach CERT Amateur Radio Team group and had been very active in the club as President until he stepped down due to illness in early 2023.
Steve was an avid contester, belonging to several clubs. He was a ARRL Life Member, and served as the Northern Florida Section Manager for four years from 2014 to 2018.
He will be missed by many.