Stephen James Arata of Las Vegas, NV (formerly of East Northport, NY) passed away on January 4, 2015. He was a beloved father, son, brother, and uncle, survived by his twin daughters, Meghan and Kaitlyn, his mother, Marie, his brothers Nicholas (Joan) and Michael (Lisa), and nephews and nieces, Thomas, Alexa, Nicholas, and Jessica. Reposing at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home on Monday January 12 from 2-5 and 7-9. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Stephen's funeral, to be held at St. Philip Neri Parish in Northport, NY on Tuesday, January 13 at 10 AM. Interment to follow at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Huntington. Donations may be made to: Kaitlyn & Meghan Arata C/O Marie Arata 8460 Vast Horizon Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89129 in check memo put "educational fund"