Stanley Joseph Karcewski, 71, of Lake Mary Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 12th at Florida Hospital Orlando.
He was born on September 19, 1946, in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was predeceased by his parents, Stanley Marion Karcewski and Genevieve Salkowski Karcewski. He is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Dubose Karcewski, his daughter, Kerrie Bishop, son-in-law, Randy Bishop and grandson Brody Joseph Karcewski.
Stan grew up in Norristown, Pennsylvania and attended Saint Anthony of Padua High School in Watkins Glen, New York. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Villanova hoping to pursue a career in medical research.
In 1969, he joined the United States Navy with a desire to serve his country. During the Vietnam War, Stan was a bombardier navigator for an A-6 Intruder Squadron aboard the Carrier Midway. Later he helped to develop a Human Resource Management Manual for the Navy. After he retired from the military as a Lieutenant Commander, he and his wife opened a design business, Designers Resource Collection in Orlando.
Stan was active in scouting activities in the community, an activity he enjoyed sharing with his grandson Brody. He shared great pride in Brody's achieving Eagle Scout. He enjoyed camping, kayaking, white water rafting and panning for gold in North Carolina.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, November 18, 11:30 AM at Annunciation Catholic Church of Altamonte Springs with a reception afterward.
Interment will be at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Florida
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to family.