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STEPHEN ANTONAKOS Obituary

ANTONAKOS--Stephen Basil, was born August 16, 1957 in New York City to Irene Marie (Billias) Antonakos and the artist Stephen Antonakos. He died suddenly March 26, 2020 from a viral infection. He leaves his wife Susie Rankine, sister Evangelia and a wide net of family, friends, fans in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Greece, and beyond in sorrow for the loss of his warmth, wry outlook, and laugh. A virtuoso guitarist and talented songwriter in many contemporary idioms, he was a long-standing fixture in the New York City music scene where his craft and knowledge were well respected by fellow musicians. We are grateful for the many recordings at HomeboySteve.com. After Stuyvesant High School he earned a BFA with Honors from SUNY Purchase. Though a dedicated New Yorker, Steve loved to fish (thanks to summers at Boys Harbor in East Hampton, Long Island) and to travel. His fondness for wordplay and The New York Times crossword showed in his lyrics. Steve's years with us and his music will remain deeply beloved.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 12, 2020.

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Paul Dalnoky

March 30, 2025

One of the best guys I've ever known.

Paul Dalnoky

March 30, 2023

Remember you fondly and well from Stuy peglegs 1975 my dear friend, Steve.

Paul Dalnoky

February 5, 2022

Study track team. A great guy.

Jonathan Cappel

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Jayne

May 21, 2020

So sad. I remember going to track meets with Stephen in high school. Made a mean jelly omelet. Youll be missed!

Karen Kletter

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Laura

April 10, 2020

He will be greatly missed in the NYC music scene .... so talented and such a genuinely nice and warm person .... I cant even believe hes gone from us ...?huge condolences to his family

Christos Papalexandrakos

April 9, 2020

Stephen Basil, you will be missed. Sympathy and condolences to the family. Even not having met you in person, our written communication showed me a great warmth and love for family, the distance did not matter. Much love.

Haruo Kimura

April 5, 2020

May God bless you and your family

April 5, 2020

Cousin Stevie always had a genuine smile. He was interesting, funny, talented and one of the nicest people I know. He loved his music. He loved his wife Susie. One Thanksgiving he brought his bouzouki and he played for the whole family. We all sang You Are My Sunshine. Thank you for sending me your music CDs. Rock on cousin. You will be missed. Xo barbarajean

Evangelia Antonakos

April 5, 2020

My dear brother, your music will live in our hearts, your songs on our lips. You are much beloved.

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