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Stanley Douglas Obituary
Webster - Saturday, October 26, 2019, age 85. He leaves his wife Joanne; children, Debra Ann (Bryan) Hardy, Susan Mary (Joseph) Doyle, Mary Elizabeth (Albert) Giglio; grandchildren, Ian, Megan, Laura, Kara, Ryan, Emily & Matthew; great-grandchildren, Kate, Claire, Evan, Annabelle, Henry, Cameron & Noah.
Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial 11:15 AM Thursday, Oct. 31, at St. Rita's Church, 1008 Maple Dr., Webster, NY 14580. Interment Webster Union Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the church.
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Steve Barcus
December 21, 2019
I recall Stan's warm, welcoming manner. A memorable voice and a man who knew and appreciated the popular music of the day. At my Bar Mitzvah dance in 1964, he emceed the affair, spinning the 45 records to all the dances. I can still hear his friendly voice, echoing in my ears.
Paul Titus
November 2, 2019
Douglas family: I knew Stan from his time in Elmira...a truly class guy! That "radio voice." He was a deeper man than at first glance, a very sincere man, a friendly face and always a handshake. RIP my friend.
Joyce Fleming Winton
November 1, 2019
Our family mornings began with the jingle: "Welcome, welcome welcome. Welcome, welcome, welcome. Welcome, welcome welcome to the bus...With Stan and Russ and Gus. (or with Stan and Russ that's us)...Here we are on the radio, on our bus that's about to go so; Welcome, Welcome, Welcome...to the bus. then we would hear music and lively conversation while we prepared for our day. Every year I saw him as the conclusion of Iszard's Christmas parade. I heard his name associated with many different areas as he served the community. And I called him to learn where my favorite song, "The Whole Town's Talking About the Jones Boy" came from. Through his kindness, as a college student I discovered The Mills Brothers. The world will miss but long remember his kindness.
Mary Ann, Paul Noto
October 28, 2019
Wonderful, kind, thoughtful...genuine listener.
Touched many lives, including ours,
MaryAnn and Paul Noto (St Cecilia's)
Mary Ellen Dalton
October 28, 2019
Mr Douglas was always such a great neighbor in our Hardy School neighborhood. He had a close connection to Santa Clause -- he was such a kind man with a beautiful family. Our Elmira community will miss him. Such great childhood and neighborhood memories of him!
October 28, 2019
Dear Sue, Deb and Marybeth
I was sadden at the news of your Dad's passing, but I sure know where he is now! What a bright and shinning star he is in Heaven. I have many happy memories of him and I still hear his happy greeting "Hello fun-seekers". I will be thinking of you all during this difficult time.
Diane (Nickerson) Russell
Mary Hosey
October 28, 2019
Oh Marybeth,
So many memories of your dad with that wonderful big smile...another angel to look over us all. I'm sure he and my dad are swapping stories. It is an honor and privilege to have known him. I always stood a little taller when he walked in the room.
God bless you all.
Dave McCoy
October 28, 2019
Deacon Stan was a wonderful person, and always so kind to speak with. He was a brother Knight and will be missed.
Alison Stachowski Callahan
October 28, 2019
Mary Beth, my parents were big fans of the polka show. I remember many Sundays listening to it with them. My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Cheryl Forrest Allison
October 27, 2019
Deb,
I remember your dad fondly from Grandway. Welcome,welcome,welcome with Stan and Russ-suss. I will pray that your faith will comfort you and your family.
Paul Stull
October 27, 2019
My friend Stan was a force and a light for good in our world. His smile, caring, thoughtfulness and dedication to helping people will never be duplicated. From spinning records for restless teenagers in downtown Elmira, to commanding the resources of the Red Cross during the flood of 1972, if Stan saw a need, he filled it. There was never a person he would not help, many times using his own resources to do so. He became Chair of the Chemung County Legislature, was a tireless supporter of Catholic healthcare at St Joseph's hospital where he raised millions of dollars to support quality care. He was the first ordained Deacon to serve St Mary's Parish on Elmira's south side and held the record for riding the most consecutive trips on the Eldridge Park roller coaster. My list would fill pages, but his kindness and care for people would need a library. While Elmira was not his home, it was lucky to have such a dedicated leader adopt the city as his own. For all who knew him he was an inspiration. Thank you Stan, you will always be remembered as the pinnacle of human spirit.
October 27, 2019
Douglas Family,
Very sorry to hear of Mr. Douglas passing. I remember him being Santa Claus at Iszards and our DJ at midtown plaza on Saturday nights. God bless you all.
Rick Milazzo
Robert Mehalick
October 27, 2019
My condolences to his family. Remember his polka show. Also he got upset with me when I won so many cases of RC Cola from Welm radio. Great man God bless him.
He preceded my Uncle Gene Martin on polka show, before Gene Martin did it.
Kathy Michalak
October 27, 2019
Great man. Remember him from the radio and working at St Joseph's Hospital. He said the homily at my Mom's Memorial Service.
Diane and Roy Silvers
October 27, 2019
So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember him and his big bright smile in the Christmas Parades.for all of the families.
Bob and Carol Schultz
October 27, 2019
Our sympathies go out to Stan's family, he will be missed. He always had a kind word for everyone and hearing his voice on the radio made you feel like he was talking directly to you. Carol and I opened our first baby store, Bibs 'n' Cribs, in 1978 and asked Stan to voice our commercials because he had that soft, familiar sound that you trusted. We always felt Stan was a huge part of our success and will be fondly remembered forever.
October 27, 2019
I have such fond memories of Mr Douglas. He took me to the radio studio and let me talk on the air and, I found out after a Christmas parade in Elmira that he was Santa! My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time. Coleen Hubbard Carey
Pam Shuart Steed
October 27, 2019
So very sorry for your loss! My prayers are with Stans family and friends.
Jim DuBois
October 27, 2019
Stan's positive contributions to Elmira/Chemung County will long be remembered.
MaryEllen Jernigan
October 27, 2019
A kind soul now has his Angel's wings. RIP Uncle Stan. Blessings to Aunt Joan, Debbie,Sue, and Marybeth.
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