Obituary of Stephen Andrew Vatral

Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather, Stephen Andrew Vatral Jr. , 77, of Owego New York went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 3, 2015. Steve was born in Johnson City, New York to Steve and Anna Vatral who preceded him in death. He attended Johnson City High School and graduated in 1955. He joined the Coast Guard after High School and served our country for four years stationed in Boston Ma. He developed a love for lighthouses that has stayed with him throughout his life. Steve met the love of his life, Elaine, on a train ride from Johnson City to Boston. They married on September 27, 1958. Steve worked for IBM for over 35 years where he worked his way up from an entry level position to become a Cost Accountant. Steve also worked hard away from his job. He built a beautiful log house for his family with wonderful views of the hills of Owego. Steve loved his Heavenly Father very much and showed it by the way he treated his family and others. He served on his church board many years as well as being the district treasurer for the Church of the Nazarene. Steve is survived by his wife of 56 years Elaine E Vatral, daughter, Susan E Hammer and husband James, son, David S Vatral and wife Karen, daughter, Beth A Steele and husband Brad, and daughter, Sharon K Kolandjian and husband Greg. He also had 9 grandchildren who love and adored their grandpa very much. Rebecca, Lauren, Joel, Chris, Caleb, Ahni, Andrew, Amanda and Lindsey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at 10am at the Owego Church of the Nazarene, 13 Beardslee Lane, Owego, NY 13827 with the Reverend Dennis King officiating. Family will receive visitors on Friday evening from 6-8pm at the Estey, Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego, NY. Private internment will take place in the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville, PA. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the New Freedom Church of the Nazarene. Condolences may be made to Steve’s family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com.