Edwin J. Stankiewicz Obituary (1930 - 2016)

LOWELL, MA - Edwin "Pin" Stankiewicz, 85, of Lowell, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Wednesday, March 9, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill. Ed was married to the love of his life, the late Ann "Louise" (McArdle) Stankiewicz, who passed away in 2006. At the time of her passing, they were married for 55 years. The two loved taking drives through all of New England, but especially trips up the coast of Maine to the Camden, ME area. He was born on April 11, 1930, son of the late Alexander and the late Veronica (Witalisz) Stankiewicz. He was also predeceased by his sister, Helen (Stankiewicz)(Genaris) Little. Ed grew up in Dracut, MA and was educated through the Dracut school system, graduating from Dracut High School in 1947, where he played baseball, football, and basketball. Prior to his retirement, Ed was employed by Textron in Wilmington, MA. He had also previously been employed by Avco Systems in Lowell, MA and J.P. Stevens in Dracut, MA. Ed loved following sports, especially the Detroit Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs NCAA football team. He was extremely proud of his three sons and their families; Alan and Linda (Keough) Stankiewicz of Lowell, MA, Barry and Linda (Pouliot) Stankiewicz of Pelham, NH, and Carl Stankiewicz and his fiance Tammy Monty of Dracut, MA. He loved all his grandchildren; Rhonda Stankiewicz, Erin and her husband Peter Faticanti, Corey Stankiewicz, Aubrie and her husband Mark Beloritsky, Matthew Stankiewicz, James Stankiewicz, Lori Stankiewicz, and Julien Monty and was also blessed to have 6 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. He is also survived by brother/sister-in-laws Bob and Jean Reno, Jack McArdle, and Virginia "Gin" MacDonald, and Tom and Ruth McArdle; good friends John Silva (his best man), Warren Grant, special neighbors Jeanne McDonough and her son John, and Charlie (his daily visitor), along with many cousins, nephew's, and nieces. The family wishes to express their thanks to the staff of both Lowell General Hospital and the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, for their strength and compassion during Ed's illness. ARRANGEMENTS: Per his wishes, Ed's services will be private. He was a member of St. Casmir's Parish in Lowell, MA, and will be buried in St. Casmir's Cemetery in Pelham, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Ed's honor be made to the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830, http://www.homehealthfoundation.org/mvhh. Find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home."