Since joining Plaza in 2002, Stephanie has held many roles within the organization. In 2021, Stephanie became Executive Vice President of Communal Partnerships. Prior to that, Stephanie was Chief Administrative Officer for six years after having served as Director of Community Relations for 12 years. Originally from the Midwest, Stephanie has always been involved in the Jewish Community, even during the 25 years she was an actor, appearing in over 1500 commercials. From 1995-1997, Stephanie was President of Temple Shaaray Tefila, a Reform congregation in Northern Westchester, and has remained a member of this temple ever since. Stephanie has served as Community Outreach co-chair for the Westchester Chapter of The American Jewish Committee and is a past member of the North American Advisory Board and Executive Committee of the World Union for Progressive Judaism. For twelve years she was a member of the North American Board of The Union for Reform Judaism, and for two years was a member of the Oversight Committee. Stephanie is a former member of The Commission for Social Action and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of CAJAC (Community Alliance for Jewish- Affiliated Cemeteries). Stephanie is a member of Congregation Rodeph Sholom where she is a member of the caring committee and a member of Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York City. Stephanie was a member of UJA’s SYNERGY Coordinating Council for 3 years, was on the Advisory Board of ImmerseNYC, and was a member of the National Board of Directors of the Bnai Zion Foundation. Currently she is a board member of Jewish Womens Foundation of New York and The Hadassah Foundation. Stephanie is an associate member of the National Association of Temple Administrators and is a long-standing member of the lay advisory board of The New York Board of Rabbis. in addition, Stephanie was honored to be part of ReImagine 360. Stephanie has been married to Art Tatge for 41 years and their son Zach Tatge works for Scope Realty and is a mortgage broker.

Joined the staff of Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in 2005. Darren did his residency under Edward Yarmus at Louis Hirsch & Sons in the Bronx and then worked for Kehila Chapels in Brooklyn for eight years. He Graduated from American Academy Mc Allister Institute in 1995 and has been licensed for 18 years. He and his family currently reside in New Jersey.

Michael is a native of the Hudson Valley. He moved to New York City when he enrolled at the American Academy McAllister Institute of funeral service at 18. Michael is an avid reader of history, theology and philosophy, which he believes helps in the understanding of cultures and practices, aiding those during delicate end of life stages.

Edward joined the staff of Plaza Jewish Community Chapel in February 2001, after being associated with Louis Hirsch & Sons for more than 33 years. He graduated summa cum laude from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, New York, New York. Ed served in The United States Air Force from 1962 to 1967 and is active with The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America.

Laura hails from the Detroit metropolitan area where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. While at Wayne State she was an active member of Alpha Gamma Delta Women's Fraternity. She joins our team after serving her New York residency at the Phillips Funeral Home in Corning, NY. Laura is a licensed Funeral Director in both New York and Michigan.

Chris joined Plaza in June of 2013 and comes with over 30 years of experience in the accounting field. Chris worked for 15 years in public accounting specializing in the non profit arena. A native New Yorker who lives on Long Island, Chris keeps busy as the president of her condo association.

James joined Plaza in September of 2016 and comes with over 20 years of professional Banking/Finance experience. His keen attention to detail has served not only our office well but most importantly the families we serve.

Vincent is the most senior staff member of Plaza having been with Plaza from day one. Originally From Brooklyn (Long Island College Hospital), Vincent is a lifelong New Yorker and a proud father of Elijah, Ashanti and Amina. Aside from attending to all aspects of Plaza’s physical plant, Vincent has special interests in gardening (which he attributes to his mother) cooking and bicycle riding. Our curb appeal is a tribute to him!

Joshua is a native of Brooklyn New York, inspired to join the funeral service after the passing of his mother in March of 2017. He has enrolled in the American Academy McAllister Institute to pursue his funeral license. Joshua wishes to support those in their time of need while providing a comfortable atmosphere of compassion, empathy and professionalism.

Rabbi Daniel Sayani is a native of Brooklyn, NY, inspired to join the funeral service, after several years experience as a congregational rabbi and chaplain. Rabbi Sayani is passionate about serving the spiritual and emotional needs of families of all affiliations and denominations in their time of need, and is recognized as an expert on the laws, customs, and sources for modern chevra kadisha practice, and frequently presents on Jewish funeral practices to his rabbinic colleagues. He is a member of the New York Board of Rabbis, Westchester Board of Rabbis, Rabbinical Union of America, Knights of Pythias, Spiritual Care Association, New York State Chaplain Task Force, and the International Rabbinical Society. He continues to serve congregations and facilities in Brooklyn, the Bronx, and New Jersey, and enjoys crafting unique services tailored to the specific needs of each family he serves. He is an alumnus of Yeshivas Ohr Kedoshim d'Biala in Boro Park, as well as of Yeshivas Pirchei Shoshanim in Lakewood, NJ. He looks forward to pursuing his funeral license.