Stanley J. Bankowski

BANKOWSKI, Stanley J. Stanley J. Bankowski, 77, of Prospect St., Portland, beloved husband, of 53 years, of Joan (Pinunsky) Bankowski, died Sunday (June 8, 2008), peacefully at home. He was born in Middletown, the son of the late Stanley P. and Stella (Bish) Bankoski. Stanley was a veteran of the Korean War serving with the US Army. Prior to his retirement, he was owner of B&B Equipment in Portland for nearly 30 years, after working at Standard Knapp for 25 years. Stanley was a trustee and Eucharistic minister at St. Mary's Church in Portland and also a member of the Knights of Columbus, B.P.O. Elks, and Catholic War Veterans. Besides his wife, he is survived by his three sons, Stephen Bankowski and his wife Lori, and Peter Bankowski, all of Portland, and James Bankowski and his wife Rita of Middletown, his daughter, Linda Saypalia of Reno, NV, a brother, Raymond Bankoski of Portland, his grandchildren, Michael, Stephen, and Tyler; and many beloved nieces and nephews. Stanley was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. The family would like to give special thanks to his caretakers, Margaret and Rosa, and everyone involved in his care. Funeral services will be held Friday at 12:15 p.m. from the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver St., Middletown, followed by an 1 p.m. Funeral Liturgy in St. Mary Church, Portland. Burial, with Military Honors will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at the Biega Funeral Home Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to St. Mary's Church, 51 Freestone Ave., Portland, CT 06480.