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Emmanuel V. Tatalias
10/27/2026

Emmanuel V. "Manny" Tatalias, 80, of Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on October 27, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family.

Manny was the beloved husband of Stella (Andriotis) Tatalias, with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Born on October 20, 1946 in the village of Plomari, on the island of Lesvos, Greece, he was the son of the late Vasilios and Pagona Tatalias. He is survived by his devoted wife, Stella; his son, Basil (Dina) Tatalias of Pittsburgh; his cherished granddaughters, Sabrina and Martina Tatalias, sisters Irene (Martin) Podorski  Marcy (Stuart) Price, Kay (James) Lahanas and brother-in-law George (Sophia) Andriotis many beloved nieces, nephews and friends whose lives were enriched by his kindness, generosity, and friendship.

At the age of 12, he immigrated to the United States with his family, embracing the opportunities of his new homeland while maintaining a deep love and appreciation for his Greek heritage.

Manny proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969. During his three years of military service, he was stationed and traveled throughout Germany and Vietnam, an experience that shaped his strong sense of duty and commitment to others.

Following his military service, Manny worked as an electrical technician for Western Electric and later retired from Agere when the factory closed, where he built a respected career before later transitioning into real estate.

A man of deep faith and unwavering devotion to his community, Manny dedicated countless hours to serving St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. In retirement, he generously volunteered his time cooking, baking, organizing, and supporting numerous church fundraisers and charitable events. His dedication to the parish led him to serve on the Cathedral's Board of Directors.

Manny was also a lifelong member of the Lehigh Chapter #60 of the Order of AHEPA. Throughout the years, he held numerous elected offices and proudly served multiple terms as Chapter President. In recognition of his tireless charitable work, leadership, and service to both the Greek-American and local communities, he was honored with the prestigious St. Photios Award in 2016.

Manny found great joy in life's simple pleasures. He loved gardening and took tremendous pride in growing his own fruits and vegetables. He was also known for his baking, especially his homemade pies and cakes, which were enjoyed by family, friends, and fellow parishioners alike.

Above all, Manny cherished his family. His greatest happiness came from spending time with those he loved and watching his family grow.

Manny's legacy of faith, service, hard work, and love for family will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew him.

Services: viewing Monday, November 2nd starting at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 1607 W. Union Blvd., Bethlehem Pa. Funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with interment following at Cedar Hill Memorial Park, Allentown. Arrangements by Nicos C. Elias Funeral Home, Allentown.