Stephen Rannazzisi, 71, of St. James on May 1st. Beloved husband of Noel for nearly 47 years. Cherished father of Stephen (Tracy), Jaclyn Duddleston (Ben) and Fr. Gregory Rannazzisi. He is also survived by his sister, Rosina Kraft. His greatest joy was being “Poppy” to his five grandchildren – Jackson, Noah, Jonah, Ryan and Julia. Steve was predeceased by his parents, Steve and Rose Rannazzisi.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, Steve and Noel married in 1973 and moved to St. James in 1976. For over 40 years, Steve was a proud member of the St. James Fire Department, serving terms as an officer and member of the Board of Directors. He raised his family in faith at Ss. Philip & James Parish where he was very involved, including in the Knights of Columbus.
For 30 years, Steve and Noel owned and operated a limousine company. In retirement, he was a proud bus driver for Towne Bus Company and loved driving the children of St. James to and from school.
Arrangements have been entrusted to O.B. Davis Funeral Home. A private viewing will be held on Tuesday morning followed by an outdoor service at Ss. Philip & James RCC at 11:00am. Interment to follow at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery. A Memorial Mass will be scheduled in the coming months.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Stony Brook University Hospital Cancer Center: https://cancer.stonybrookmedicine.edu/support/giving
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