Steven F. Gadon, known not only for being the managing partner of Spector Gadon & Rosen, but also for his love of the Philadelphia Eagles, running marathons and his generous, warmhearted demeanor, died July 4 of pancreatic cancer at age 82.

Gadon’s partner, Paul R. Rosen, said the impact of Gadon’s loss would be deeply felt within the legal community, the firm, and by the firm’s clients: “He was really an icon here.”