Submitted by: Dan Rich

Stanley J. Paskiet

Feb. 26, 1934 - Dec. 5, 2006

South Bend Tribune 12/7/2006

Stanley J. Paskiet, 72, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5. He was the son of Stanley and Esther Paskiet. His father died April 29, 1972, and his mother died December 9, 1992. Stanley was born on Feb. 26, 1934, in South Bend, IN.

He married Joan L. Switalski on October 26, 1957, in St. Augustine Catholic Church, and they were married for 49 years. He is survived by two children, Stanley (Sherrie) Paskiet II of Eustis, Florida, and Diane (Dan) Newman of Niles, MI; three grandchildren, Brandon (Kim) Paskiet of South Bend, and Courtney L. and Stanley J. Paskiet IV of Eustis, FL.; a great-grandson, Dayton J. Paskiet of South Bend; three step-grandchildren, Danny Jr., Monica and Jake Newman of Niles, MI; a sister, Rosie Rozmarynowski of South Bend. Stanley worked at South Bend Toy for 32 years. He retired from South Bend Regional Airport maintenance department with 16 years in 1999, and worked part-time with Avis.

He served in the U.S. Army for three years during the Korean War. He belonged to V.F.W. Post 9820, South Bend, was past commander, and was a life member since 1968 holding various offices.

He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandson, and his wife and son and daughter.

Stanley enjoyed gardening, tinkering in the garage, and baking Christmas cookies with his wife, Joan. He enjoyed Notre Dame games, family get-togethers and just talking with the neighbors.

Friends are calling on Friday, Dec. 8, from 2 to 5 p.m. in the McGann Hay, Morning Star Funerals & Cremations, 21275 W. Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice.