Just got this nice email from Steve's sister Phyllis: To M. Edell, I was googling to find more obits for my brother Steve Avilla, when I found your message board at THE H.A.M.B Thank you for all of your kind words. I love reading all of the stories you guys have posted. It's true. I think he hung out at car swaps just to talk with other hot rodders. He probably still has the same parts from his very first swap meet still at his home. He also was pretty upset when my dad wouldn't let him put in a faster engine in the 32 plymouth. Thanks for being a friend to him. Before he passed, my mom had mentioned that Steve felt he didn't have friends. I think now he finally knows. Peace Phyllis (Avilla) Klicker