Mr. Josef Gantenhammer born on September 5, 1931 in Munich, Germany to the late Josef Gantenhammer and the late Franziska Kuebler, entered into eternal rest on January 26, 2013 at Elmhurst Hospital, Elmhurst, New York. Mr. Gantenhammer was 81 years old. Beloved husband of Theresia. Loving father of Frances Traficante, Sepp Gantenhammer, and Eddie Gantenhammer and his wife Teresa. Cherished grandfather of Lisa Gantenhammer, Joey Gantenhammer, Nicole Hernandez and her husband Brandon, Diane Gantenhammer, Christine Forster, and Dylon Gantenhammer. Adored great grandfather of Natalie Hernandez. In lieu of flowers donations to The Animal Medical Center, New York, New York, The Northshore Animal League, or The ASPCA would be greatly appreciated.