Daniel Tantaros was born in 1981 to Barbara Tantaros and the late Konstantinos Harry Tantaros, a well-known restaurant owner and entrepreneur based in the Lehigh Valley area of Pennsylvania. His father owned the Pied Piper Diner in Trexlertown. Daniel was of American and Greek descent and was raised in a devout Christian household, rooted in strong family values and cultural traditions.
He was the brother of Andrea Tantaros, a former Fox News commentator and contributor for FoxNews.com. Their family also included an older brother who became a Continental Airlines pilot. While Andrea and her brother worked at their father's diner during their youth, it is unclear whether Daniel did the same.
Daniel was born with autism and also experienced seizure disorders throughout his life. Specific details about the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions were not publicly disclosed. Due to his medical condition, he wore a protective helmet and required constant care, which his mother and close family members lovingly provided.
Despite his challenges, Daniel lived a meaningful life surrounded by his loved ones. He was especially close to his sister Andrea, who often supported and defended him during his school years. Known affectionately as “Danny” by his family, he resided with his mother in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, up until his death in 2013 at the age of 31. He passed away in the same hospital in which he was born. Although the exact cause of his death remains undisclosed, it is believed to have been related to complications from seizures.
Daniel never married and did not have children. He was remembered as kind-hearted, private, and deeply loved by his family for his gentle nature. Andrea spoke fondly of him in her obituary tribute, highlighting their strong bond and his love for classical music, particularly works by Mozart.
