Matthew STANKIEWICZ Obituary

STANKIEWICZ, Matthew Chester Matthew Chester Stankiewicz, 85, of Southington, died Tuesday (February 9, 2010). Born in Southington, on October 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Stanley and Mary (Kolaczynska) Stankiewicz. His wife, Olga; brothers, Stanley, Sigmund and Edward; and sister, Jean, predeceased him. A lifelong athlete, Matt played basketball and football in high school, graduating from Lincoln-Lewis in 1942. He then enlisted in the Navy, attending Flight School in Corpus Christie Texas, becoming a Naval Aviator. He flew the infamous "F4U" Corsair from the decks of the Carrier Midway, in the Battle of the Atlantic. After the war, Matt attended the University of Maryland, playing football for the Terrapins. During his summer breaks, he was employed by Brunalli Construction in Southington, and helped build the bridges and tunnel on the Wilbur Cross Parkway. Upon graduation in 1950, Matt applied for and was accepted into the FBI Academy, and was appointed Special Agent for the FBI in 1951. After a stint in Georgia and Washington, DC, Matt was assigned to the Manhattan office in 1955. His work included bank robberies, extortion, espionage, and organized crime. He moved his family back to Southington in 1967, where he finished his career at the New Haven Bureau of the FBI, retiring at the mandatory age of 55 in 1979. Matt is survived by sons, Kirk Stankiewicz of Plainville, Steven Stankiewicz of Southington, Raymond Stankiewicz of Portland, ME; and daughter, Ellen (Stankiewicz) St. Pierre of Cheshire; grandchildren, Kyle, Chris, Nicole, Stephanie, John, Jacqueline, Danielle, Jared; great-grandchildren Sylvain and Giula. A special thanks to the nurses at the Summit at Plantsville for providing a comfortable and caring environment for Matt during his final years. Funeral services will be held Friday, Feb. 12, 2010, at 11 a.m., at Mary Our Queen Church, 249 Savage St., Southington. Burial with full military honors will follow in South End Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours are prior to the service from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Plantsville Funeral Home, 975 S. Main St., Plantsville. For online condolences and directions please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com

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Published by Hartford Courant on Feb. 11, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Matthew STANKIEWICZ

13 Entries

Debbie Putnam--Warren

March 4, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing!! I'm your old neightbor across the street. My prayers are with all of you!!

MSgt Tom White

March 3, 2010

I'm sorry to hear of Mr. Stankiewicz's passing. From all the Whites who lived down the street for so many years our prayers are with you!

Brian Savage

February 23, 2010

All my sincere sympathy to the family. Matt was one of my all-time favorite members of my dad's group of guys. He was always full of life and fun, with never a dull moment involved. My God bless him and his family. I give my full respect and gratitude in having been blessed having Matt share some of his life with me.

susan wynkoop

February 12, 2010

To the Stankiewicz Family,
The members of the Connecticut Chapter of the Former Special Agents of the FBI expresses our deepest sympathies to all of you. Know that we are thinking of you at this time and the work of Mr. Stankiewicz was of the highest honor. It sounded as if he had a very rich life and for that, you are all fortunate.

Again, we are thinking of you at this time.

Most sincerely,
Susan Walton Wynkoop
Chair, Connecticur Chapter of Former Special Agents-FBI

February 12, 2010

My condolences to the Stankiewicz family. I worked with Matt in the Hartford, CT FBI Office in the 1970s. Matt was well-respected as an Agent, and he filled our office with laughter. Jim Millen (FBI, retired, Vernon, CT)

February 12, 2010

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WAS A NEIGHBOR ON SUMMER ST. WE WATCHED MATT DO FLYOVERS OUR HOMES . HE WAS A GOOD INFLUANCE ON ALL HE MET. JOSEPH PALMIERI (WESTBROOK CONN )

Sally Elmer

February 12, 2010

To the Stankiewicz Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May god bless all of you at this time. My prayers are with all of you.

February 12, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Matthew. He was in the same nursing home as my grandmother, and my mother & I just loved him. He would always smile at us when he was sitting in the lobby. I'll always remember asking him what he was doing and every time hearing "Thinking about you all the time". Then there was "What's up Matthew?" "Oh, New Britian, New Milford, and New Haven". He was one of our favorite residents, and will be deeply missed.

February 11, 2010

To The Family Of Mr. Stankiewicz:
I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

My Hearfelt Sympathy,
Traci Lynn Patterson Blake

David Margolis

February 11, 2010

I had the opportunity to work with Special Agent Stankiewicz in the '60s when i was an assistant United States Attorney in Hartford. He was an able investigator and a fine person. Thank you for your service, Matt.

February 11, 2010

Ellen so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Know that your memories of him will be kept in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Jackie and Danielle.

Love,
Uncle Dickie and Auntie Linda

February 11, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the Stankiewicz family on the loss of your father. I have fond memories of working with Matt at the New Haven FBI Office so many years ago when I was a secretary. My warmest wishes to you all.
Lorraine Fiore

Gerald & Kathleen Crean

February 11, 2010

We are sorry to read that our good friend and neighbor Matt Stankiewicz has passed away.We had a lot of laughs and good times with Matt. He had a wonderful career and has a wonderful family. To his children and family members we offer our sincere condolences and we are praying for Matt. We are in Florida and will not be able to attend his funeral.

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