Anthony S. Tarantello

Anthony S. Tarantello obituary, Rochester, NY

Anthony S. Tarantello

Anthony Tarantello Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Greece Chapel on Jan. 6, 2026.
Rochester: Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at age 84. Predeceased by his parents, Anthony and Marie Tarantello; his brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Rosemary Tarantello; his wife of 59 years, Cheryl Tarantello. Survived by his children, Michelle (Jim) Theodorakakos; Tiffany N. Tarantello (Ryan Sullivan); his grandchildren, George and Anthony Theodorakakos, Jordan Sullivan; many loving family and friends.

Anthony was a Tool Maker for Eastman Kodak Company. He loved horses and being on the farm. He loved being there for his family and grandkids.

Friends may call Sunday (Jan 11th) 12-2 PM at Vay-Schleich and Meeson, 1075 Long Pond Road. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the LakeShore Fire Department in his memory.

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