Stanley D. Kendrick

Stanley D. Kendrick, 71, of Ocean Gate, NJ passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on December 24, 2025.

Born and raised in Newark, NJ, he lived in Iselin before moving to Ocean Gate 44 years ago. Mr. Kendrick was a truck driver for several years. Growing up, Stan was very athletic and wrestled for John F Kennedy High School. At one time he even wrestled a bear. Stan was a soccer coach in Lacey Township where he loved working with the kids. He served as a young man on the first aid squad both of Iselin and Ocean Gate. He loved music, movies, and enjoyed boating on Barnegat Bay. Stan was truly a family man and a loving "Poppy" to his grandchildren. Mr. Kendrick was a devoted and faithful Parishioner of St. Barnabas Church for more than 25 years. His heart led him to many ministries. He volunteered counseling prisoners in Bordentown and Trenton State prisons. He also taught confirmation preparation in the church's CCD program as well as Pre Cana. And he enjoyed singing and cantoring in the church's choir prior to following his calling as a Deacon. Stan was ordained Deacon with the Diocese of Trenton in May of 2012. And he has served as Saint Barnabas Church's Deacon for the past 14 years.

He had been predeceased by his parents Stan and Connie. Surviving is his wife of 45 years Patricia, two children, Jeff Kendrick, and Jessica Corrigan and her husband Mike, four grandchildren David, Aimee, Tripp and Emma, three siblings, David Kendrick, Billy Kendrick and his wife Debbie, and Michelle Kendrick and her husband Gary Kaeser.

Viewing for family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 28, 2025, from 4:00-8:00pm, (wake prayer service at 7:00pm) at Mastapeter Memorial Home, 270 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville, NJ 08721. The Funeral will be held Monday December 29, 2025, starting at 11:00 am at St. Barnabas Church, 33 Woodland Rd., Bayville, Funeral Mass will commence at 12:00pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Stans memory to St. Barnabas Church at https://stbarnabasbayville.com or to the Visiting Nurse Association at https://vnahg.org would be greatly appreciated.