Harry M. Steckman

Dr. Harry Steckman, co-founder of the Steckman School of Music

     Harry Steckman, originally from Chester, PA, New Jersey and New York City, died on August 15, 2022.  He was a well loved and dedicated piano teacher and choral director. and was the co-founder of one of the first non-profit music Schools in Oak Park   Harry along with his late wife Claire, taught multitudes of students, many of whom became professional musicians themselves.  

     Harry loved his family, music, art, travel and beaches and enjoyed Chinese food, biblical flicks, anything starring Katherine Hepburn and concerts of all kinds.  He is survived by his daughters Tamara Fagan and Naomi Steckman, his wife Beth Ryza, his brother Larry, his Stepchildren Paul and Tammy Golden and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.  To honor Harry's memory, please see a concert, take up an instrument or sing a torch song.

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