Zachary Taft Kantor

August 1, 1991 - January 20, 2022

Zach Kantor passed, unexpectedly, on January 20th at the age of 30. Born in Norfolk, to parents Sherry and David, he graduated from First Colonial High School and attended Tidewater Community College. Zach was a graduate of and performed at Funny Bone Comedy School. He will be remembered for his fun-loving and charismatic personality by all that knew and loved him.

Zach is survived by his mother and stepfather, Sherry and Tim Davis; father, David Kantor; brothers, Alec and Jake Kantor; grandparents, Betty Welch, Reatha and Barry Kantor; aunts and uncle, Sandy Levine, Sue Sheldrake, Karen and Bill Welch; numerous extended family and friends.

A visitation will be held at Altmeyer Funeral Home (1801 Baltic Ave, Va Beach, VA 23451) Friday, January 28^th from 5 to 7 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will take place at the funeral home Saturday, January 29^th at 1 p.m. with interment at Princess Anne Memorial Park immediately following.

The service will be livestreamed  on Saturday, January 29th. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Comedy Gives Back

Service Information

Date: Friday, January 28, 2022

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location:

Altmeyer Funeral Home - Maestas Chapel

1801 Baltic AvenueVirginia Beach, VA 23451

(757) 428-1112

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