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Stanley Yankowski Obituary
A native of Ludlow, Vt., he was the son of Frank C. and Amelia Yankowski, and graduated from Black River Academy in 1941.
He was assigned to the U.S. Army 250th Engineer Combat Battalion during World War II. He attained the rank of first sergeant and was awarded a Bronze Star. He retired from the Army Reserves at the rank of captain in 1963.
Mr. Yankowski received a B.S. in 1950 from St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vt., and an M.A. from the University of Vermont in 1954. He taught at Winooski (Vt.) High School from 1954-1957.
In Brentwood, he was a social studies teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal of Brentwood Sonderling High School. He retired in 1982 as principal of both Ross and Sonderling High School. He was an usher of St. Anne's Catholic Church, as well as a Section XI basketball referee and a baseball umpire.
Survivors include a sister, Virginia Gurdak of Ludlow, Vt.; five children, Sylvia Graf, Mary Anne, both of Brentwood, Stanley of Waldorf, Md., Michael of Sayville and Br. John of Clear Creek Monastery in Hulbert, Okla.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Peter and Frank Yankowski; two sisters, Alvina Tuomey and Jenny Peniuk; and his wife, Veronica, in 1991.
The funeral service and burial was held Wednesday, April 20, in Brentwood.
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Julio Santos
June 1, 2011
My condolinces to the Yankowski family, It was he and Mr. Reese, who started my career in Electronics, and i expanded my knowledge into Missile Systems, Flight Control and Weapons, Communications, and today Micro-Computer Systems, Class of 74, God Bless..
MARIA LICATA
May 15, 2011
My condolinces to the Yankowski family, I was a student at Brentwood High 1967-70 and remember him as A man with compassion for his students I am sure he is remembered with a smile as I have remembering all the phone calles he made to my mom to try to keep me out of trouble. I saw him a few years ago and reconized him, he remembered me after I told him my maden last name, he told me my first name and my Mom's name.
Mr Yankowski touched many many lives,and will be remembered by me forever. Thank you Mr Yankowski for keeping after me while I was a problem.( i TURNED OUT OK THANKS TO HIM.) RIP A GREAT MAN WHO WAS AS BIG IN HIS HEART AS HE WAS IN HEIGHT.
MARIA LICATA SCOTT CLASS OF 1970
Pat Alder
May 14, 2011
Ross 1974 here. My heartiest condolences to Mr. Yankowski's family, friends and all of Brentwood HS who remember a strict, but fair man.
Elmon Kazandjian
May 9, 2011
My sincerest condolences to the Family of Stan Yankowski. He will be remembered by many of the faculty at Sonderling as one who appreciated hard work and excellence. He often used the compliment," She can cut the mustard." May he rest in peace , and be remembered for his contributions to the Brentwood community.
May 1, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. I am an East Junior High School Graduate from 1974 and remember him fondly.
Sincerely, Maureen Muller-Fischetti
Frank Patricolo
April 28, 2011
Mr. Yankowski was and excellent educator and administrator.A kind and understanding friend to all the students at BHS.
Richard Mancuso
April 28, 2011
Mr. Yankowski was a pleasure to know. He was truly an inspiration to us.
Nancy James Policastro
April 27, 2011
So sorry to read about the passing of your dad
Lois Skipper
April 27, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. He touched many lives. Class of 1971 and 1976.
Mary Krause
April 27, 2011
So sorry to hear of Mr. Yankowski's passing. May his family be comforted knowing his spirit is always with them.
Rosalie DiMattina
April 27, 2011
So sorry to hear about Mr. Yankowski: the first principal of the Sonderling building...and a great principal! Deepest sympathy to his family.
John Gatto
April 27, 2011
Sorry to hear of Mr Yanlowski's passing , to use some Old School ...he was a Cool Guy RIP John Gatto Fort Mill SC Class of "65"
Donna Kelly
April 27, 2011
The members of BHS Class of 1965 send condolences to the entire Yankowski family. He was a wonderful man.
Raymond"Bud" MacDonald
April 27, 2011
My condolences to the Yankowski family. Namly Teresa (Jinkey). I have many fond memories of the Yankowski family. As we all grew up together. From Dad, the Butcher, to the baby of the family, Stan. You will always be in my prayers. God Bless, "Bud" MacDonald
bill sharkey
April 27, 2011
Sorry to hear about Mr. Yankowski, he was a class guy and a gentlemen...
Bill Sharkey Manalapan NJ Class of 1972
Debbie Bacon Anderson
April 26, 2011
My condolences to all of you on the recent passing of your father. It was a pleasure to know him not only from growing up a few houses away, but having him as a Principal in high school as well. The caring, understanding and guidance he gave his students always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
James Light
April 26, 2011
We are So Sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Yankowski he was one of the nicest Principal that i had while i was in high school in Brentwood..
Lolly Colon
April 26, 2011
RIP class of 1979!
Walter Glass
April 26, 2011
One of my best Teachers.You will be missed by all. Class of 1960
Tony Klementowicz
April 25, 2011
I am sorry to hear about Uncle Stan - he will be missed
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