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Stanley C. Lichtenstein
1926 - 2019
Stanley Lichtenstein Obituary
June 5, 1926-August 21, 2019
Oakland, CA
Stan Lichtenstein passed away peacefully after a brief illness. Stan was born and raised in San Francisco. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-1946. After his Navy service, Stanley enrolled in University of Pacific on the GI Bill, graduating in 1949. From there, he embarked on his first career in broadcasting.
In 1956, Stanley married Diane Claire Dietz, beloved wife for 61 years. After completing a Master's degree at San Francisco State University in 1970, Stan began his second career, as a professor at Chabot College in Hayward, where he created a broadcasting degree program.
Stan exercised throughout his life, completing 2 marathons and 10 half-marathons; he worked out three times a week at Mariner Square Health Club until his death at age 93. Stan also enjoyed the ukulele and performed with the Trinity Lutheran 'Uke Group' in Alameda. Stan was president of Temple Sinai in Oakland from 1980-1982. Alameda residents for over 20 years, Stan and Diane participated in many civic activities before moving to the Lake Park Retirement Community in 2014.
Stanley deeply loved his wife, Diane, their 4 sons--Gary (wife Kaye), Moshe (wife Rachel), Benyamin, and Scott (wife Sarah)--12 grand- children and 4 great-grandchildren. Those who knew Stan will deeply miss his warmth, humor, sensitivity, and joyful spirit.
Donations may be sent to the Sotomayor Advancing Women's Leadership fund, University of Pacific Advancement Services, 3601 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA, 95211.
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Mary Loura-Garcia
September 2, 2019
I was a student of Stan Lichtenstein's at Chabot College in the 1980's. I was passionate about broadcasting and journalism and so thrilled that he created classes in that field when most of us would have had to go to Southern California or other far reaches to get that quality of education and training. His were the first classes I took that confirmed my path in life would be in communications and I graduated with a degree in Mass Communications, in large part from his early influence. He was such a warm, caring teacher and I will never forget him. My heart goes out to his family.
Mary Loura-Garcia
September 2, 2019
I was a student of Stan Lichtenstein's at Chabot College in the 1980's. I was passionate about broadcasting and journalism and so thrilled that he created classes in that field when most of us would have had to go to Southern California or other far reaches to get that quality of education and training. His were the first classes I took that confirmed my path in life would be in communications and I graduated with a degree in Mass Communications, in large part from his early influence. He was such a warm, caring teacher and I will never forget him. My heart goes out to his family.
Cindy Hicks
August 29, 2019
Stan's office was across the hall from mine for years at Chabot College. I have thought of him over the years since he and I retired, remembering his kindness, constant support, and regularly expressed appreciation, all of which brightened my day. To Stan's family and friends, I send heartfelt condolences.
Lon Light
August 25, 2019
I knew Stan & Diane very well, Both Stan & I were graduates of UNIVERSITY of the Pacific.
Stan was very active in Alumnus functions and he was very fond of his memories while a student @ UOP.
Stan was a very kind and gentle man and accomplish much in his Lifetime..
SO long UOP Tiger our mascot @ UOP
R. I. P. Dear Friend.
Lon E. LIGHT
Lafayette,CA
Lon Light
August 25, 2019
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