Dr. Stephen ‘Dr. T’ Traficante

Surviving are his mother, Jeanne Traficante of Altoona; his brother, Michael Traficante of Altoona; a nephew, Dr. Brandon Traficante, and wife, Jennifer; two great-nephews, Beau and Jace of Altoona; a niece, Dr. Megan Traficante, and husband, Ronnie Carver; and a great-niece, Harper, of Cocoa, Florida.

He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Traficante.

Steve was born in Altoona and was a 1969 graduate of Altoona Area High School. He attended Clarion State College and then Palmer College of Chiropractic, where he graduated cum laude with a doctorate degree in chiropractic.

He had a successful private practice in Altoona for more than 35 years and genuinely wanted to help people feel better. During those years, he had the distinct pleasure of being the ring-side doctor for WWF from 1980-88 and WWE from 1985-88. He had the pleasure of treating some of the greats, like Andre the Giant, Gorilla Monsoon and Ric Flair.

Steve had a passion for cooking and loved to share his favorite dishes with friends and family.

At the request of the deceased, there will be no visitation or services.