Slipped Away: A memoir about a gentle soul who gave so much love and joy to others in spite of his own depression.This is a memoir about a gentle soul who gave so much love and joy to others in spite of his own depression. Steve Tarpinian took his own life on March 15, 2015. He was a beloved coach, swimmer, entrepreneur, friend and companion. His vision established the landscape for triathlon on Long Island. Steve's true legacy is the lives that he positively impacted while on his journey. Slipped Away exemplifies Steve's journey and the lives he touched along