Steven Neal Gontarski

Olean – Steven N. Gontarski     "Loving Brother & Uncle"

            Steven N. Gontarski, formerly of 132 North Union Street, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at the Absolut of Aurora, following a lengthy illness.

            Steven was born on Nov. 2, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY and was a son of David and Helen Rachel Feldman Gontarski.  He was formerly married to Barbara Huff.

            Steven was a graduate of the South Shore High School in Brooklyn, NY.  He attended the Center for Media Arts in New York, NY and became certified as a Sound/Audio Engineer.  Steven worked for the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.  He loved music, playing his guitar, and singing.  Steven had a good sense of humor.  He was always cracking jokes.  He had a very good heart and would do anything for anyone. 

            Steven is survived by; a brother, Fred (Anne) Gontarski of New Jersey; a sister-in-law, Arleen Gontarski of Tampa, FL; 3 nephews, Marc Gontarski, Jeff Gontarski, and Brian Gontarski; and many, many friends.

            Steven was predeceased by a brother, Ivan Gontarski on July 21, 2013.

            Friends will be received for a Memorial Gathering only, at the Letro-McIntosh-Spink Funeral Home, Inc., 646 East State Street, Olean, on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.  Online condolences may be made at www.LetroMcIntoshSpinkFuneralHome.com