Stephen J. Tannatta

GLENVILLE – Stephen J. Tannatta, 54, loving son, father, brother, uncle, and friend to many passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
Stephen was born in Niskayuna, the son of Raymond and Linda Santorelli Tannatta. He graduated from Niskayuna High School and received his Associate's Degree from Rockland Community College in Nyack, NY. Stephen was an EMT and paramedic before changing careers, attending SCCC, and earning an Associate’s Degree in Drug and Addiction Counseling. From that time on, he worked as a counselor to those in need and suffering from addiction. He worked for many years counseling individuals at Conifer Park, St. Peter’s, and most recently at St. Mary’s in Amsterdam. He was a dedicated and compassionate counselor who touched the lives of many. He also worked as a part-time employee at Lowes.
Stephen was a man of service, always willing to help anyone in need. He loved spending time with his family and was a wonderful caregiver for his grandparents. He was a gentle soul with a love for travel, golf, strumming his guitar, cooking, and his NY Yankees.
Stephen is survived by his devoted parents, Ray and Linda Tannatta; loving sister Stacey (Edward Fay) Phillips; nephews and niece, Sean Phillips, Craig (Mahi) Phillips, Emily (Brendan) Phillips Krol, and Jake Phillips; his best friend and fur baby, Stella; daughters, Samantha and Sophia Tannatta; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be greatly missed.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Stephen, with his beloved family in attendance at St. John the Evangelist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stephen’s memory to the Joan Nicole Prince Home at www.joannicoleprincehome.org or Schenectady City Mission at www.citymission.com