As long as Ed Surmacz, Jerry Stenclik and I have known Stiney, he’s one of the few that everyone called a “good guy”. I first met him through Eddie and Jerry as part of the Peach Bottom crew that annually “Myrtled” together and so stayed together.
I never worked with him in the field, but soon discovered his knowledge of tech craft was encyclopedic. And he shared it with anyone who whoever was willing to listen; including a brand new GET instructor. He was never condescending and was often the first (and only) to lend a hand when it was needed.
His sense of humor encompassed his inevitable comparison to “Howdy Doodie”; both had ginger hair, round faces and perpetual "goofy"grins. But the puppet’s smile was painted on; Stiney’s came from his heart.
That's why it was always good when you saw Dennis coming. He had a way of making everyone feel as if they were a good guy too.
Add the three of us to the list of those who miss him already.