Stanley Pinski

Branford — Stanley Lawrence Pinski, 92, veteran of World War II, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016.

He was born in Branford on Jan. 17, 1924, to the late Joseph and Bertha (Mihalek) Pinski.

Stanley served as a corporal with the U.S. Army’s 854th “Spearheaders” Aviation Engineer Battalion. He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, and his unit participated in the battles of Kwajalein, Guam and Okinawa.

After returning from the war, he began working for Sargent & Co. in New Haven as a tool and die maker, retiring in 1989. He also held the position of “chief steward” for UE Local 243 for many years while employed at Sargent’s.

Stanley was a longtime member and officer of the Branford Elks Lodge, B.P.O.E. 1939. He was a sports enthusiast, whether it was refereeing a football or basketball game, umpiring a baseball game, on a bowling alley or golf course, Stan found a way to be part of a game. When he wasn’t involved in a game of his own, you would find Stan watching his grandsons, the Yankees or UConn women’s basketball games. His other great love was gardening which he took great pride in being able to harvest his vegetables to share with his family.

He is survived by his daughter, Doreen Bono and husband, Robert, of Waterford; daughter-in-law, Roberta Pinski of Guilford; grandchildren of whom he was most proud, Lori and Greg Pinski, Michael, Robert, Jaclyn and Lisa Bono; two sisters, Stasia Sadowski and Jenny Sadowski of Branford; and a brother, Eugene Pinski of West Haven.

He was predeceased by his wife, Marion; son Larry; brothers Benjamin, Walter, Edward and Joseph; and sister Julia Stempick.

Impellitteri-Malia Funeral Home is handling the arrangements which will be private. Interment will be at St. Agnes Cemetery in Branford.