Kenneth James Tatko, 47, of Endicott, died unexpectedly Monday, February 1, 2010. He was predeceased by an infant son, Jackson; his father, Henry; and a brother, Stephen. He is survived by his wife, Karen "Kaye" Tatko; one stepson, Collin Teter; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Angela and Kenny Roberson; two step grandchildren, Caleb and Camden; his mother, Doris Tatko; and one sister, Karen Bayer; four nephews, Aric, Dustin, Jamie, and Tyler; two nieces, Amy and Lisa; and special buddy, "Black Cat". He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School and Elon College. Ken was a gifted athlete, playing with the NFL Dallas Cowboys. Ken was a very loving and caring "Gentle Giant" and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, 9:30 am from the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott, followed by a Funeral Mass at Most Holy Rosary Church at 10 am. Burial will be in Riverhurst Cemetery, Endicott. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Thursday from 4-7 pm.