Lawrence W. Stanek

Lawrence W. Stanek, age 79, of Seven Hills, Ohio passed away at the home that he loved, Sunday June 24th. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Helen (nee Madera), aunt and uncle, George and Sylvia Marek (nee Stanek) and his best friend, Whitey. He is survived by his brother James (Darlene), Daughter Lorrainne, son Lawrence (Colleen), grandchildren, Edward Dieppa, Daniel Dieppa, Lindsey Wild (Chris), and Lucas.
He graduated from Benedictine High School and began working at the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company (A&P) as a stock boy. He would eventually become a produce manager, where he won store awards for efficiency, before they left Ohio He retired from the Alcoa Aluminum. He was a dedicated son, brother, and father that put his family first and he would do anything for anyone. He loved all of the Cleveland sports teams, but the Indians were his favorite. Family members knew of his playful side because he came from a long line of practical jokers which meant that you had to check your cars, jackets, and purses for interesting objects whenever he was around. His hobbies included collecting and restoring antique cars, Sohio memorabilia, and researching and documenting the history of Seven Hills, Independence, and the surrounding areas. He loved and enjoyed polkas and attending Slavic events, feeding the deer (his friends), going to flea markets, but most of all enjoyed working in the yard and spending time with his family.
Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 10:00am at St. Michael Catholic Church 6912 Chestnut Rd., Independence, 44131. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Inurnment Mapleshade Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome for Memorial Visitation on Monday, July 2, 2018 from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00pm at the BICAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME 5215 Fleet Ave. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions may be made in Lawrence’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the American Lung Association.