LYNN — Stanley J. Wojciechowski, 82, of Lynn, entered into eternal life on Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, at the Edith Norse Rogers Veterans Memorial Hospital in Bedford, Mass., after a lengthy illness.
Born and was raised in Lynn, he was the son of Waclaw and Rosalia (Skrocki) Wojciechowski. Stan was a graduate of St. Michael’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and for a period of time was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. After completing his military service, Stan graduated from Suffolk University, obtaining a degree in accounting. He applied his education and talents to careers at the brokerage firm of Vance Sanders in Boston, and at General Electric Co. in Lynn as head of a team doing contract work for military aircraft — which included the Presidential fleet.
Stan always had a strong desire to work for and with military veterans. He was a member of St. Michael’s Polish National Alliance Lodge 630, The Holy Name Society of St. Michael’s Parish, Polish Legion of American Veterans, USA, Post 56 since 1957 holding the positions of Post finance director, Post commander, state commander, National Department N.E.C. director. In September, 1984, at the P.L.A.V National Convention he was elected to serve a two-year term as National Commander. In 2001 he was appointed by Mayor Albert DiVirgilio to the position director of Veterans Service for the City of Lynn and served for 13 years before retiring. His passion and dedication to assisting all veterans had no boundaries and he steadfastly protected the privacy and confidentiality of every veteran’s personal information in all situations. Stan additionally served a term as president of the Massachusetts Veterans Service Officers Association (2001-2002).
Stan is survived by his wife Barbara (Otten), his daughter Maria and grandchildren Madeleine and Christopher, of Swisher, Iowa, his son Thomas (“T.J.”) and his wife Nicole, of Aloha, Ore., his sister Wanda Blago and her husband Alfred (“Freddie”) of Lynn, his sister Claire Abucewicz, of Somerville, along with many nieces and nephews.
Service information: Relative and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the NADWORNY Funeral Home 798 Western Ave., Lynn, on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by his Mass of Christian burial in Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St., Lynn at 10:30 a.m. Interment in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday 3-7 p.m. All organizations will meet at 6 p.m. for services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Listening Place c/o Alfonse Ferreira, 36 Michigan Ave. Lynn, MA 01902, Sacred Heart Church, 571 Boston St. Lynn, MA 01905 or to My Brothers Table, 98 Willow St. Lynn, MA 01902. For guest book and directions Nadwornyfuneralhome.com.