Isaac Tenenbaum

1999 - 2021

Isaac James Tenenbaum September 11, 2021 Isaac James Tenenbaum, 22, died early Saturday morning. Born in Syracuse on April 10, 1999 he had lived his life in Syracuse. He was a graduate of The Syracuse Hebrew Day School; then a graduate of The Big Picture in the Lafayette school district where he was a member of the varsity football team. He had also been on the varsity wrestling team at Fabius Pompey middle school. He enjoyed playing baseball with several summer leagues as well traveling teams. He had been a line cook and then a sous chef at Pappagallo of Fayetteville where he was truly beloved by the staff and customers alike. He had most recently worked in field sales for Erie Construction Company. His family includes his parents Lori Tenenbaum and Christopher Waddell, and Abe and Monica Tenenbaum; his sister Sadie Tenenbaum; his brother Riley Waddell; grandparents Syd Tenenbaum and Deidre Zehner, Cindy and Rich Annunziata, Susie and Norm Davis, and Glenn and Kelly Thresher; uncles Curtis Thresher and Troy Thresher; his aunt Helaine Reaves; and his cousin Kai Valentine. He also had a large and loving circle of friends who were truly like family. Isaac lived up to the meaning of his name, which is "one who laughs". His outgoing personality and witty sense of humor kept all who were around him laughing as well. Funeral Services will be at 2PM on Tuesday the 14th at Temple Adath Yeshurun. Masks and social distancing will be required. Burial in Adath Yeshurun cemetery will be private for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, contributions to perpetuate his memory may be made to the Syracuse Hebrew Day School. You are welcome to share your memories and photos of Isaac by emailing to: MemoriesofIsaac@gmail.com The service will be live streamed by going to www.adath.org and then click on the stream spot link beginning at 2PM on Tuesday. Please sign the guestbook at syracuse.com/obits