STEVE P. KROLCZYK Jr., 46, of La Porte, TX passed away September 8, 2002 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native Houstonian, Steve graduated from St. Pius X high school and later received his B.S. degree in geological science from the University of Texas in Austin. He also recently received another B.S. in chemistry from U of H Clear Lake. He has been employed with Coastal Flow Measurement for the last 14 years where he has been the laboratory manager. He is preceded in death by his father Steve Krolczyk Sr. He is survived by his mother Vallye Krolczyk; brothers, Joseph and Mark Krolczyk; sisters, Frances and Leda Krolczyk, Susan Bordelon and her husband Bruce; nieces and nephews, Andrew, Jennifer and Michael Krolczyk; Megan and Kyle Bordelon. Steve is also survived by his loving partner Lene Hein, numerous aunts, cousins and friends. Thanks to Dr. Susan O'Brien, Grace Barresi and the nursing staff at MD Anderson; his co-workers at Coastal Flow Measurement; the Clear Lake Space City Rollers and Space City Cycling Club and a very special thank you to his loving friend Lene. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 P.M. Tuesday with a Rosary to start at 7:30 P.M. at the church. A funeral Mass will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday; at St. Helen Catholic Church 2209 Old Alvin Rd.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Texas Gulf Coast Chapter of Leukemia and Lymphoma Society 5005 Mitchelldale Suite 115 Houston, TX 77092