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Douglas Stilwell Obituary
Levittown - Douglas W. Stilwell, Sr., 73, of Levittown, PA died on June 2, 2021 at Temple Hospital, Philadelphia, PA. Born in Chester, PA, Douglas was a lifelong resident of Bucks County.
Douglas is a graduate of Wm. Tennent High School, Bucks Co. Community College, and PennCo Tech School for computer science. He is a veteran of the United State Army serving in Viet Nam until his discharge in 1972. Douglas was a delivery messenger for Route Messenger in Philadelphia for over 35 years, servicing the largest delivery area of the company. For over 30 years, he dedicated his time to Alateen and NOMAAC which are a support group and retreat, respectively, for teens struggling with the effects of someone else's problem drinking. He served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for NOMAAC and deejayed their dances. His passion was music. He was an accomplished guitar player and played on stage with many famous acts in the 1960s such as Frankie Avalon and Chubby Checker. His unconditional love of family and friends was a gift to all.
Douglas is the son of the late Horace Stilwell and Bill and Mildred Bradel, brother of the late Jane Morris and the devoted father of Douglas Stilwell II and his wife Jennifer Minuchi, Barbara and her husband Richard Reiller, Paul and his wife Lisa Stilwell, Jim and his wife Barbara Iaquinto and Stephen and his wife Flo Iaquinto, Jr. He is the proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren, Joel, Rachel, Kayla, Thomas, Jordan, Emily, PJ and Shane Stilwell and Bryan Meshkov and Chelsea, Caitlin and Owen Iaquinto and the devoted great grandfather of Adeleine, Huxley, Elodie, Adriana and Ava. Douglas is also survived by his brother Steve and his wife Chris Stilwell.
Relatives and friends are invited to Douglas' Life Celebration at the Swartz Givnish Funeral Home, 323 Washington Ave, Newtown, PA 18940 on Tuesday June 22, 2021 from 6:00PM to 8:00PM and Wednesday June 23, 2021 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM followed by his Funeral Service at 10:30AM. Interment with military honors will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown, PA. at 11:30AM. Memorial contributions in Douglas' name may be made to NOMAAC, 165 Hogeland Road, Southampton, PA 18966.
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Peter & Monica Anderson
June 30, 2021
Doug was a beacon of optimism and joy in uncertain times. Always manifesting a positive spirit, he would brighten the day of anyone interacting with him!
Over the last thirty years, Monica and I had many wonderful conversations with Doug about so much of life. When he was at our home, he would always give our dog biscuits...that he somehow magically brought forth!
He was a great influence on the world and he will be missed.
Peter & Monica Anderson
June 30, 2021
Doug was a beacon of optimism and joy in uncertain times. Always manifesting a positive spirit, he would brighten the day of anyone interacting with him. Monica and I had many wonderful conversations with him about so much of life. When he was at our home, he would always give our dog biscuits...that he somehow magically brought forth! He was a great influence on the world and he will be missed.
Toni Aquilone
June 20, 2021
Doug would drop off checks to my place of work. It was always wonderful speaking with him. As a lover of music wish I would have had a chance to talk to him about his guitar playing and experience. So sorry for your loss.
Pamela Lynch
June 20, 2021
Phenomenal human being. He conquered the saying:" Love and Be Loved in Return"
Doug : A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, employee. He was also devoted to community service and the military (served in the Vietnam War). A special honor.
We will miss him in form but will always remember his loving spirit.
His legacy is wherever his placed himself. Doug raised his children to be loving spirits and they will continue his gift of caring.
May God bless you Doug; and your family. As time continues now and forever your family and friends have many, many fond memories.
Steve and Karen Smuda
June 15, 2021
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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