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 Vice President of Jewish Womens Foundation of New York and a board member of 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 is honored to be part of ReImagine 360 Advisory Council.

Stephanie is host of the newly launched podcast Exit Strategy, and has been published regularly in EJewish Philanthropy and Times of Israel.

Stephanie has been married to Art Tatge for 43 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.

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.

Anthony Caratozzolo is a fourth generation license funeral director and is pleased to return to Plaza Jewish Community Chapel where he serves not only as a Funeral Director but serves as Plaza's Pre-Plan Coordinator. Anthony earned his degree in Mortuary Science at Farmingdale State University in 1987 and also holds a B.S. in Sports Management from St. John’s University. E is very active in community service, having volunteered as a basketball coach for local youth in his community as well as aiding the Nassau/Suffolk Disaster Squad as they helped with the wreckage of TWA Flight 800. Anthony is also a member of the Nassau/Suffolk Funeral Directors Association and the Knights of Columbus. He lives in Babylon with his wife and two children.

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.

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.

Yevgeniy (pronounced "Eugene") was born in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, but moved to Brighton Beach with his parents at the age of two. His family moved throughout the boroughs of New York during his formative years, and he currently resides in New Jersey. Eugene worked as a wedding photographer for years before becoming a funeral director. By working with families during intense and pivotal moments, Eugene became an expert at navigating stressful situations with ease and care. He graduated with honors from American Academy McAllister Institute in 2016, where he met his wife. They are both licensed funeral directors who love spending time outdoors and cooking. Eugene’s quiet expertise is invaluable to the families he helps guide through loss.