Peter Stankiewicz Obituary

Peter Stankiewicz September 17, 1934 - March 2, 2009 UNCASVILLE - Peter Stankiewicz 74, of Wyndwood Road Uncasville, Ct died Monday, March 2, 2009 at his home with his beloved wife, Peg by his side. Peter was born in New Haven, Ct on Sept. 17, 1934 son of the late Stanley and Stella (Dawid) Stankiewicz. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was an operating room technician at the Navy Hospital in Newport, RI. Mr. Stankiewicz was an educator for 41 years as a sixth grade teacher and an acting principal at the Mohegan Elementary School in Uncasville. Peter was a member of the retired teacher association, the CEA and the NEA. He was a communicant of St. John's Church in Uncasville. On July 1, 1961 he was united in marriage to Margaret A. Drinan. Mrs. Stankiewicz survives her beloved husband of 47 years. Mr. Stankiewicz and his wife, Peg had a passion for traveling and visited 41 countries on 6 continents. In addition to his wife, Peter is survived by one brother, Joseph Stankiewicz of Somerville, SC, two nephews and five nieces. He was predeceased by a brother Michael Stankiweicz. The funeral will assemble on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 8:45AM at the Cummings- Gagne Funeral Home 82 Cliff St. Norwich, CT and proceed to a 10AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. John's Church in Uncasville, CT. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Norwich. Calling hours are at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to the ECHO Foundation 330 Washington St. Norwich, CT 06360.

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Published by Norwich Bulletin on Mar. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Peter Stankiewicz

12 Entries

Raymond Spurgas

March 14, 2009

I express my condolences to you upon learning of the death of your husband, Peter. Sorry I could not make the funeral. Peter is my first cousin as you may remember,
With much sympathy

Lori Jensen

March 8, 2009

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Stankiewicz's passing. I was a student at Mohegan Elemetary before he was principal. One day he was standing in for our regular principal and the nurse was out. I ended up in the nurse's office and later in the Emergency Room with appendicitis. I remember how kind and caring he was while I was in the office. What a wonderful, caring man he was. He will be missed. Yours, Lori (Nelson) Jensen

Brian Corcoran

March 5, 2009

Please accept my condolences for the passing of your husband. I was a student of his at Mohegan Elementary and was very fond of him. He always had a unique way of getting lessons across to the students and treated everyone the same, as if they were the only student in the room and it was a one-on-one lesson. I can remember coming home right before Christmas break with an ornament for the tree that he had given me. I couldn't name anything else I received that Christmas, that's how great it made me feel. I was never any good with spelling, but he helped me change that. We'd play Spelling Bee baseball in his class, I'd ask for a single (or easy word) and he'd challenge me to take a double or triple! Please know that he is resting peaceful, watching over all of the teachers in every school!

Ann Corcoran

March 5, 2009

My condolences. I taught with Peter in the 70's and my sons had him for a teacher in the 80's! Peter was always so friendly and so much fun to work with. You are in my prayers.

Jeannie Blackstone Olsen

March 5, 2009

Mrs. Stankiewicz,
I was also a student of your husband, but in 1972. As is often true of the marvelous teachers, he taught us more things then were on his syllabus. I always looked forward to his classes.

Shawn Cooley

March 5, 2009

Hi My name is Shawn Cooley. I had Mr. Stankiewicz for sixth grade in 1984. He was one of my favorite teachers of all time.I always liked the stories of his travels.He made school really cool. I'd like to thank him and you for that. My condolences. Shawn

Eve & Rit Manthous

March 5, 2009

A wonderful man, an excellent teacher, and a marvelous colleague. May his memory be eternal.

Jean and Bob Gordon

March 4, 2009

Bus trips to New York were less tedious with Peter along to talk about plays, travels and make general conversation.

Tina Marie Walsh RN, EMP

March 4, 2009

Peg, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As you know I grew very fond of Peter and was honored to have crossed life's path with both of you.

Robert Stinehour

March 4, 2009

Dear Peg: We will miss the day trips we shared. Peter will always be remembered as a wonderful person. Take comfort in the fact that he was admired by so many people.
WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY - We are here for you. Bob and Betty S.

Linda Mott

March 4, 2009

Peg:
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Pete. I remember when you and he became engaged. We both worked at Dahl Oil at the time.
I also want to extend my daughter, Marie's condolences. "Mr" Stankiewicz was one of her favorite six grade teachers.

Laurie Finnigan-Denning

March 4, 2009

Mrs Stankiewicz,
My thoughts are with you in this sad time. I was a student of your dear husband many,many moons ago in 1973. He was in charge of our 6th grade dance. I have him in a group pic outside of Mohegan School. Ironically, I recently pulled that picture out and smiled. He touched the lives of many many people. May your family take comfort in that knowledge.

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