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1948
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2025
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Stanley Gecewicz Obituary
Stanley "Gus" Gecewicz, Jr., 76, of Middletown, died Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his home. He was born in Middletown, son of the late Stanley J. Gecewicz Sr. and Catherine (Jasion) Gecewicz. He attended St. Mary's School then chose a technical path at Vinal Regional Technical High School and completed an associate degree at Hartford State Technical College. Gus worked at Hartford Ball Bearing for many years before retiring from OGS Technologies. Gus is survived by his siblings, Ronald Gecewicz and his wife Margo of Wallingford, Julie D'Orio and her husband Jay of Cromwell, Marcia Vecca and her husband Tony of East Hampton, Laura Blicharz and her husband Lester of East Hartford, John Gecewicz and his wife Elizabeth of Margate, New Jersey, Lucille Gecewicz of Boca Raton Florida, Donna Gecewicz of Newington, as well several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and godchildren. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary of Czestochowa Church and an active member of the Polish National Home, Tadeusz Kosciuszko Society, Polish Falcons, Rocky Hill Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Moose Lodge 1547. Gus coached boys and girls CYO basketball for 50 years receiving numerous citations from; the City of Middletown, Bishop of Norwich, Reverend Michael R. Cote, Saint John Paul II Regional Catholic School, The Reverend Paul Piechocki CYO Basketball League. Gus was a die-hard athletic for 50+ years in the local sports utilizing speed, power and tenacity regardless of the sport he played, basketball, fast pitch baseball, softball, touch football, volleyball, golf, horseshoes and darts. Calling hours will be held on Friday 28th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Biega Funeral Home, 3 Sliver St., Middletown. The Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, March 1st 10 a.m. at St. Mary of Czestochowa Church, 79 South Main St., Middletown. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, visit www.heart.org To share memories or express your condolences online, visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.
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Edward H Tomaszewski
March 1, 2025
Rest in peace Gus.
John waylock
March 1, 2025
My Sincerest Sympathies to the Gecewicz Family, I have so many Great memories of JR growing up playing football, baseball with the neighborhood kids @ City School Field He always played to win RIP MY FRIEND.
Ron Benedict
February 28, 2025
RIP Gus. You were an outstanding person. And a good friend.
Rob & Katie Raczka
February 28, 2025
Thoughts & prayers to the Gecewicz Family. Gus was a fixture for CYO Basketball for many of us who went to St. Mary School, always helping us get better on and off the court. Later he was competition in darts, cards, and horseshoes at the Polish National Home. He will be missed!
Jerry Legge
February 28, 2025
Sad to hear about Gus. I used to see him working around his yard every time I drove by. He always had a smile and wave. I was fortunate to meet him years ago through the old Polish club on Warwick St. He will be missed. My condolences to Donna and the rest of the family.
Ted Moskey
February 28, 2025
Sending healing prayers for the family he will be missed rest in peace Gus. The Moskey family
MaryAnn Flowers (Polish Falcons)
February 28, 2025
May our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.
pat (Rybczyk) Hein
February 28, 2025
Gus was a close friend of my late brother, Michael,and many of my cousins all the way through St. Mary's and even after going to different high schools--when they worked at the animal hospital, he and my brother would tell me some stories that where not true because they knew I was a cat lover--always joking and Smiling--Michael is there waiting for you ,Gus, to continue having fun like you did back in the "good old days"
Kathleen Dutil
February 27, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Gecewicz family in the loss of their brother Gus. Gus was a special person who devoted countless hours of his time and talent in coaching the children of St. Mary School in the game of Basketball.
Tim and Janice Ortisi Heffernan
February 27, 2025
Donna and family, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother. He was a wonderful person. Prayers to you and the family.
Linda W. Gumkowski
February 27, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Gecewicz family for your loss of your beloved brother Gus. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Grassi
February 27, 2025
To the entire Gecewicz Family, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother we will keep you all in our Thoughts and Prayers. Joe and Barbara Grassi
Doug Bransfield
February 27, 2025
To the Gecewicz family- I remember first the first time I met gus as a little guy at city school field-i learned very quickly that gus didn't come to play, he came to win, no matter what sport it was-a life lesson for the 10 year old-may he rest in peace
Stephen S
February 26, 2025
Thank you Gus! Thank you for your dedication to CYO basketball and the kids that played it! I was young, but really enjoyed and remember our trips to New Hampshire for the New England tournaments because you coached us to get there! Gus taught me that it if you hit the top corner square on a backboard the ball will go in. Thank you for the fundamentals! Thank you for helping me with science projects when I was in 8th grade and didn't have a clue. Thank you for taking me to your family lake house in Portland to help you work on it and bringing me to Farrell's for my first time. We lost a great man! Thank you Gus!
American Heart Association
February 26, 2025
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Marilyn Waylock Denehy
February 26, 2025
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Gecewicz family. I am so sorry for your loss.
John B Sterry Jr
February 26, 2025
Heartfelt Condolences to his entire family! The Sterry Family
Kim Bish
February 26, 2025
Sending our condolences to his family.
The Bish Family
Paul J Balletto
February 26, 2025
My deepest sympathy to the Gecewicz family. Gus was one of a kind -- THE BEST KIND. Rest in peace buddy.
Fr. Tom Sennik
February 26, 2025
A classmate of at St. Mary School. Said a Prayer for You. May You rest in Peace Gus. Fr. Tom Sennik.
Annette and Jim Shea
February 25, 2025
To the entire Gecewicz family, our sincere condolences. May he rest in peace.
Jim and Annette Shea
Colchester, Ct
Donna Gecewicz
February 25, 2025
Brother Jr I love you and will miss you. You were one of a kind. A brother, uncle, great uncle, godfather, friend and a coach. You had the biggest heart and was so kind to so many. Rest in peace brother you are in Mommy’s arms now. LOVE YOU ❤
Doreen and Phil Zywocinski
February 25, 2025
We were so sad to hear that Gus had passed away. He was an incredible man. My mom and aunts knew him from Hartford Ball Bearing and always spoke so highly of him. He was my daughter's basketball coach at St. Mary's and he had the patience of a saint, especially with my daughter's team. Such great laughs and great times at the games. Rest in Peace Gus, your memory will live on.
Pam DiRenzo
February 25, 2025
Thoughts and prayer's to all of the family at this most difficult time. I had the pleasure of working with Gus for to many years to count. What an amazing gentleman he was. RIP my friend.
The Santacroce Family
February 25, 2025
God bless Gus. Truly a good man.
michael kurek
February 25, 2025
I will miss our talks Gus, Rest In Peace my friend
Henry(Hank) Rybczyk
February 25, 2025
Knew Gus from St Mary's. His dedication to working with the kids in sports was exceptional. Great guy.
JOHN GIULIANO
February 24, 2025
My Sincerest Condolences to the Gecewicz Family. I now remember Gus when he came into the pharmacy many moons ago. Rest in Peace Gus.
Rick Flynn
February 24, 2025
Condolences to the Gecewicz family
Gus was a great guy!
denise jasion salafia
February 24, 2025
My thoughts are with my Gecewicz Cousins....
Arthur and Lucille Carbo
February 24, 2025
Our deepest condolences to the Gecewicz family
Having been a classmate to Gus and having the pleasure of knowing the Family since High School. We share your grief with the too early loss of an old friend.
God Bless,
The Carbo Family
Mary Lou Gilbert
February 24, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Gecewicz family for the loss of your brother Stanley
Richard O'Rourke
February 24, 2025
Gusto RIP
Butch D'Amato
February 24, 2025
My Sincerest Sympathies go out to the Gecewicz Family.
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