Stanley M NOWICKI

22 JUN 1927 - 13 APR 2016

• BIRTH: 22 JUN 1927, South Bend, IN
• DEATH: 13 APR 2016, Memorial Hospital in South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 3 JUL 1948, St Joseph County, IN

1.  Linda M. NOWICKI

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[N7245] SOUTH BEND - Stanley M. Nowicki, 88, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Memorial Hospital. Stanley was born June 22, 1927 in South Bend to the late Bernice (Otolski) Nowicki. On July 3, 1948 in South Bend, Stanley married his loving wife Evelyn (Lovas) Nowicki, she survives along with their daughter, Linda M. (Ben) Karasiak of Granger; granddaughters, Shera D. (Jamie) Dolph of Michigan City, Kacie A. (Gabriel) Razo of Chicago, and Karie Jo (Miguel) Peralta of Toledo, OH.; great-grandchildren, Daelyn J. Dolph and Skyler J. Razo; and a brother, Bernard Nowicki of South Bend. Stanley honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked at Studebaker's and retired in 1986 from the Torrington Company. Stanley was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, as well as a former member and usher at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at St. Hedwig Parish. Stanley was also a member of the Eagles Club #435, American Legion Post #357, PNA #83, VFW #1167 and the St. Joseph Young Men's Club. For more than 30 years Stan “Stashu” was a cook at St. Hedwig Hall where he took pride in preparing Polish food for all occasions. His love for cooking, his buddies at the hall, his strong work ethic and good health kept him working until this past year. Stan liked to watch Notre Dame football and basketball and was a big Chicago White Sox fan. He particularly enjoyed cheering on the Sox as they went on to win the World Series in 2005. Stan enjoyed playing his two favorite slot machines at the Blue Chip and had fun riding the bus with his friends to the Four Winds Casino. His friends always said Stashu was “Easy to Love”. He also looked forward to having breakfast with his friends at Tradewinds Restaurant. Over the last several years he spent much of his time visiting his wife at the Sanctuary at Holy Cross and enjoyed helping out there especially with Bingo. Stan was a devoted husband of 66 years, loving father, supportive grandfather and great-grandfather, caring uncle, Godfather, loyal son, brother, and good friend. Although Stanley will be missed by many, his loved ones take comfort in knowing that he is with God in heaven. Visitation for Stanley is 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Sunday, April 17, 2016 in ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Rd. with a Rosary to be prayed at 3:00pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am, Monday, April 18, 2016 in St. Hedwig Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St Joseph Cemetery. The family would like to extend their sincere Thank you to Dr. Glenn Wheet for his personal attention and care as well as the 11th floor nursing staff at Memorial Hospital for the compassionate care given to Stanley. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Hedwig Catholic Church, 331 S. Scott St., South Bend, Indiana 46601.Condolences for the family may be made at www.sjfh.net.Published in South Bend Tribune from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2016