Daniel K. Tantaros, 31, died Aug. 20, 2013, in Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown. Born in Allentown, he was the son of Barbara A. Tantaros and the late Konstantinos A. Tantaros.

Daniel filled many hearts with joy. Though his condition characterized him as "special needs" - the word most fitting to describe him was uniquely special. He taught everyone who knew him more important life lessons than anyone could ever teach him: humility, loyalty, love, kindness and gentleness.

He worked hard at First Niagara Bank (formerly East Penn Bank) along side his best friend and teacher, Greg Glosan. He volunteered at St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church and Cedar Crest Bible Fellowship Church. He was also employed by The Morning Call delivery and K-Mart, as well as Borders.

He had a love of classical music, animals and a love of pasta or a warm stack of pancakes. He kept everyone's deepest secrets, because you knew you could trust him. He embodied a golden and pure heart, set an example for everyone whose life he touched and left an enormous void in the lives of everyone who knew him.

He is survived by his mother; brother, Dean A. and his wife, Magda, of Center Valley; sisters, Thea M., of Emmaus and Andrea K., of Manhattan; dearest friend and teacher, Gregory Glosan of Northampton; nephews, Andreas K., Vasilis A.; niece Alexia B. He was predeceased by his father.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Coplay House of Lifepath Inc., 3500 High Point Blvd., Bethlehem, 18017.

Arrangements were made by the John F. Herron Funeral Home, Bethlehem.