Stanley J. Kosinski

Stanley J. Kosinski

OLEAN - Stanley J. Kosinski, 69, of Olean, passed away peacefully Tuesday (Nov. 30, 2021) at Olean General Hospital.

Born April 17, 1952, in Olean, he was the son of Mr. And Mrs. John F. Kosinski. On Nov. 3, 1973, at St. Mary of the Angels Church in Olean, he married Ellen L. Witter, who survives.

Stan was a 1971 graduate of Olean High School and began working at that time for the former Foss Bros. He also worked at Conap for a period of time. He retired in 2014 after 40 years of employment with Dresser Rand. Co.

He always enjoyed bowling and was active in weekly league play, couples league and casual games with family. In more recent years he proved to be a competitive cornhole player, mostly in the back yard of a family member.

Stan was a lifelong hunter and called his son Bobby's land his "happy place," where he could plan outings with his grandchildren, especially his grandson Ty. Another favorite way of spending time was watching his children, and later his grandchildren, play all their sports.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife Ellie of 48 years; two children, Bob (Kara) Kosinski and Cheri (Jim) Brisson, both of Olean; three beloved grandchildren, Shawn Brisson, Teagan Kosinski and Ty Kosinski; a brother-in-law, Jeff (Kimberly) Witter of Hinsdale; and his nieces and nephew, Beth (Brian) Buzzendore, Brad Witter, Kaytie (John) Bennett, Jennifer Foss and Jessica Shaffer.

He was predeceased by his parents; and his parents-in-law, Bob and Gerry Witter.

A gathering to honor the memory of Stan will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (Dec. 5, 2021) at the Casey, Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, 3128 W. State Road, Olean.

Online condolences may be expressed at oleanfuneralhome.com.