Stanley Richard HOLLIS

HOLLIS, Stanley Richard Stanley Richard Hollis, 80, passed away on Thursday (November 12, 2009), at his home in Newington, with his family near. Born March 3, 1929, he was the son of the late Jacob and Mary (Karas) Hollis. Stanley was a lifelong Newington resident and graduated from Newington High School and Porter Technical School for manufacturing and tool design. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, serving in the Army's first helicopter unit. He retired from Caval Tool after 43 years of employment and became an expert in machining and tool design, including designing parts for the U.S. Space Shuttle and was well known through out the industry as a specialist in machining exotic metals. Stanley was an avid golfer, winning several local championships and was actively involved as officer and tournament director for summer golf league series at Chanticlair Country Club. He was a member of the Polish American Club and loved fishing, gardening and spending summers in Weekapaug, RI with his family. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years, Evelyn (Flocker) Hollis; four children and their spouses, Audrey and Timothy Williams, Eileen and Paul Algier, Stanley and Dana Hollis, Jeanette and Joseph Eaton; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition he leaves his sisters, Frances Nasiatka, Celia Easton, Adeline Krompegal, Florence Marrone and Mildred Lerner. He was predeceased by his brothers, Edwin Hollis, Fred Hollis, Julian Hollis; and his sister, Stella Mathena. His funeral service will be held on Monday, 9:30 a.m., from Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Ave., Newington, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 a.m., at St. Mary's Church. Burial, with military honors, will be in West Meadow Cemetery, Newington. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 4:00 p.m., at Newington Memorial. To share a memory with his family, please visit us at www.newingtonmemorial.com.