Stanley Leo Dudek

Obituary of Stanley Dudek Stanley (Stan) l. Dudek, 87, The Villages, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016. Born May 27, 1928 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late John and Katarzyna Dudek, he was the youngest of 9 children. He graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Elizabeth, NJ. He was employed by the A&P Tea Co. for 2 years until being drafted by the US Army during the Korean conflict. He then returned to work for the A&P Tea Co. for another 44 years. He met his wife, Millie D'ambrosio, when she was shopping at the A&P. After marrying the "love of his life" they moved to Belford, NJ where they raised 5 children. They lived there for 39 years. While traveling with their friends every year they all decided that they would retire together. One couple found The Villages of Lady Lake and within a span of 2 years, they all moved to Florida. Stan and Millie lived here for 20 years. He enjoyed golf and bowling. He enjoyed playing mah jongg and pinochle with neighbors & friends. He was an avid Yankee and Giant fan and also had a love for horse racing. He was a loyal member of St. Vincent DePaul Society. He helped start the paper recycling over 13 years ago. He worked in the pantry for St. Vincent DePaul processing food orders. He and his wife were captains for serving coffee & after the 9:00a.m. mass on Sundays from the time the program was started until he lost his legs in 2014. They worked on the "Christmas Giving Tree" program for 19 years. He will truly be missed by everyone. He always had a smile on his face and a pleasant disposition despite his disabilities. He was a kind and gentle man who was very courageous and never complained about anything. He accepted whatever God gave him and never lost his faith. Besides his parents, he was pre-deceased by his son, Joseph Dudek, sisters Nora Czyzewski, Helen Smietana, Mary Dudek, Antoinette Knazynski, Anna Nerwinski and an infant Mary Dudek, who died at birth and brother Joseph Dudek. Surviving are his loving wife, Millie (D'ambrosio); Children: James (Lori) Dudek of Ship Bottom, NJ, Cathy (John) Cassidy of Jackson, NJ, Dina Trezza of Atlantic Highlands, NJ, and John Dudek of Winter Springs, FL; Grandchildren: Steven Trezza, Jacquelyn Cassidy, Matthew Trezza, Ryan Cassidy, Todd Dudek, Katie Dudek and Sarah Dudek; brother, Frank Dudek of Martinsville, NJ; and many nieces and nephews. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at St. Timothy Catholic Church in Lady Lake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at 10:00 AM. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS MAY BE MADE TO THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, ST. TIMOTHY CHURCH 1351 PAIGE PL. THE VILLAGES FL. 32159 OR MERCY HOME FOR THE BOYS AND GIRLS http://www.mercyhome.org OR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 501 ST. JUDE PL. MEMPHIS, TN 38105 Online condolences may be left at www.beyersfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Lady Lake, FL

Stanley Leo Dudek

May 27, 1928 - January 2, 2016