Stanley J. Blazinski

Stanley J. Blazinski, of Manchester, beloved husband of the late Helen Blazinski, was called home on Friday, Aug. 26, 2011, after 97 years of what he referred to as a "charmed life."

Stanley was born in Hartford, son of the late William and Bertha Blazinski, and had been a resident of Manchester for 55 years. He was a member of St. Bridget Church in Manchester, a life member and 3rd degree Knight with the Campbell Council No. 573 Knights of Columbus, he was also a life member of both the Society of Manufacturing Engineers and the American Society of Tool Engineers. Prior to his retirement, he was a design engineer and chief estimator with Royal Typewriter of Hartford. During World War II, he worked as the chief tool and gauge designer, U.S. Naval Gun Factory, Navy Yard, in Washington, D.C.

He is survived by his two daughters, Barbara Jubinville, and her husband, Richard, Joan Jubinville, and her husband, Robert; son, Thomas Blazinski; brother, Joseph Blazinski; sister, Pauline Bis; two granddaughters, Sheri Stemmerman, and her husband, Aaron, Lisa Blazinski, and her fiancé, Andrew Weinle; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Elaine Blazinski, and two brothers, Walter and Edward.

We would like to thank the wonderful staff at Riverside Health and Rehab in East Hartford on 3CD, especially Julie Saleem, Jeanine, Liz, Linda, Rae, Scott, Gina, and all the superb staff who treated Stanley with their special care and respect. We also thank Masonicare Hospice staff, especially Kenneth, Kathy, and Kim.

Donations in Stanley's name may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral services were private at St. Bridget Church with burial in Buckland Cemetery.

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