Steven Mark Popok, MD. passed away on June 19, 2024 at the age of 67, surrounded by his
loving family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Dr. Linda Godeau and stepmother Harriet
Popok of West Long Branch, NJ. He is also survived by his brother Douglas Popok (wife Susan) of
Barnegat, NJ, sister Ami Parker, and nieces Paula Popok and Jamie Dorner.
Steve graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brandeis University in 1978 where he was a member
of Phi Beta Kappa. He continued his education at Emory University School of Medicine where he also
completed his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. He completed his Fellowship in
Cytopathology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Steve took advantage of the fantastic
learning opportunities offered by the institution participating in daily surgical pathology conferences as
well as performing and diagnosing numerous fine needle aspirates. He was Board Certified in both
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. Steve moved to Florida in 1987 where he began
practicing with Volusia Pathology Group (later a division of Ameripath) where he rose to Pathologist and
Managing Director from 1997-2003. He then became President and Managing Director of Halifax
Pathology Associates from 2003-2014 when he retired. During his career he was published nearly a
dozen times and conducted numerous lectures and research projects. He was a pioneer in introducing
superficial fine needle aspiration to the area. Outside of his prestigious career, he was a theatre actor at
Daytona Playhouse where he starred in My Fair Lady (Colonel Pickering), Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye),
1776 (Benjamin Franklin), Guys and Dolls (Nathan Detroit), God's Favorite (Joe Benjamin) and many
more.He was a true Renaissance man – a lover of all the arts and the world around him. He and his wife
Linda took over 100 cruises allowing them to visit every continent. He will be missed by all who knew
him and will be remembered fondly.
Graveside Service was held on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 12pm at Lohman Funeral Home (1425 Bellevue
Avenue).

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