Stanley G. Modoski, 88, a longtime resident of Westfield, passed away on Tuesday July 23, 2024, at Overlook Hospital, Summit, after a brief illness. Born in Jersey City, Stanley lived with his family in Westfield for 54 years. He was retired from the Westfield Public School District, where he was the head custodian at the Franklin School for many years.
A veteran of the US Army, Stanley enjoyed coin collecting, collecting stamps and observing nature. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great grandchildren and family. He loved his faithful companion dog, Sadie, who never left his side. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife: Marcia (Gouze) Modoski, his beloved daughter: Susan Mary, his beloved son: Michael Stanley, and his beloved brother: John.
Stanley is survived by his sons: David Edward Modoski (Joseph Russo), Steven Mark Modoski, and daughter Lorraine Ann Dienst (Donald). Stanley was the loving grandfather of: Jacob Modoski, and Kristin Modoski (Keaton). He was the great grandfather of Hailey Snapp, and Uriel Modoski, and brother of Michael Modoski (Joanne). He is also survived by nieces and nephews John Modoski (Seana Walker Modoski), Michelle Vena (Victor), Mark Modoski (Lindsay Loderstedt Modoski) and Janel Modoski.
Stanley’s visitation will be Sunday July 28th from 4:00-8:00PM at Gray Funeral Home, 318 E. Broad St. Westfield. His funeral mass will be celebrated at 10AM Monday July 29, 2024 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Westfield. Interment will follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington. Please go to: www.grayfuneralhomes.com to offer condolences.
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