Stanley J. Putkowski

Stanley J. Putkowski

Stanley J. Putkowski, age 85 passed away on Friday, November 13, 2009 at home surrounded by loved ones.

He is survived by his wife Gloria wed 63 years. He was also survived by his son Kenneth Putkowski of Toms River N.J., daughters Joyce Nelson of Manalapan, N.J., Elaine Mendis of Manassas, Bernice Prock of Manassas, Dorothy Carter of Haymarket; fourteen grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two surviving sisters, Terry Heaning and Lillian Kovalko and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his son Douglas and daughter Carol Di Matteo.

Stan served his country in the 505 Army Infantry. He was a member of the American Legion Post 10 Manassas. He retired after 25 years with Proctor and Gamble, New York. He was first president and Charter member of the Port Ivory Retiree Club. He was chairman of the Houses and Grounds Committee for the Mental Health Society, Staten Island where he served 8 years. Stan's passion for coin collecting led to the presidency of the Staten Island Coin Club from 1966 to 1970. He also belonged to the New Jersey Coin Club. One of his many hobbies was woodworking. He also did many community services.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009 at Pierce Funeral Home, 9609 Center Street, Manassas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at All Saints Catholic Church, 9300 Stonewall Road, Manassas with the Rev. Matthew J. DeForest officiating. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Legion, Robert Vincent McMaugh Memorial Post 10, 9950 Cockrell Road, Manassas, Virginia 20110 (www.americanlegion post10.org) in memory of Stanley J. Putkowski. Condolences may be sent to www.piercefh.com.


This obituary was originally published in the News & Messenger (Woodbridge, VA).