Stanley C. KASHMANN

KASHMANN, Stanley C. Stanley C. Kashmann of Newington, beloved husband of the late Lillian (Buntin) Kashmann, died peacefully at home on the evening of April 21, 2010 at the age of 100. Born in Hartford on August 2, 1909, he was the son of Jacob and Sadie (Cadden) Kashmann. He was a graduate of Weaver High School, class of 1929. Stanley proudly served his country during World War II as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army , 1060th Port Construction and Repair Group and was stationed in New Guinea, the Philippine Islands and Japan. Following his discharge, he was employed as a Sales Representative for Nutmeg Auto Parts in Hartford for his entire career. In 1950, he moved to his home in Newington where he spent 46 happy years with Lillian. He loved gardening, feeding birds and taking care of his yard, which he continued to do well into his 90's. Stan was the epitome of the perfect neighbor, always watching out for others, plowing their driveways and volunteering to help them before being asked. He had a great sense of humor, a very positive outlook on life and looked forward to celebrating every holiday with the Buntin family. He loved watching UCONN basketball, especially the women's team. Stan was a member of Temple Beth Israel in West Hartford (where his father and mother were founding members), the Masonic Friendship Lodge #33 of Southington and the American Legion, Post # 96 of West Hartford. Stan was predeceased by his twin sister, Bernice Sherman, his sister Molly Aaronson and his brothers Howard and Julian. He is survived by his nieces Carol Whalen of Massachusetts, Marlene Peterson of Colorado and Muriel Knickman of Maryland, his cousin Harriet Samuels of Florida, his sister-in-law Doris Buntin of Southington, his nephews Robert Buntin and his wife Gloria of Southington and Mark Buntin and his wife Brenda of Wallingford, his niece Nancy Penhallow of Rhode Island and his "daughter" Gerri Roberts, Esq. and her husband, Ed Brymer, of Wethersfield, CT. He is also survived by many grandnieces, grandnephews and friends. Stan also leaves behind his caregivers, Maureen Smith, whom he adored and without whom he would not have reached his 100 birthday, and Joyce Chambers, his beloved friend. A special note of thanks also goes to Dr. Judith Hildebrand of the Newington Veterans Administration for her compassionate care over many years. A memorial service will be held on Monday (April 26, 2010) at 2 p.m. at the West Meadow Cemetery Chapel, 679 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT. Burial with full military honors will follow in the Veterans' Section. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Stanley's name may be made to either "The VNA Healthcare Fund", care of VNA Health Care, 103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105 (in appreciation for the care they provided to his wife, Lillian) or to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675-8517 (which provides services to severely injured soldiers) or to The USO, P.O. Box 96860, Washington, D.C. 20077-7677. The Hebrew Funeral Association may be contacted if further information is needed. May his memory be for a blessing.