On the crystal clear, starlit morning of Tuesday, November 8, 2011, Stanley Robert Tokarz passed from this life into the arms of God with his family and friends at his side in the home he loved so well. The cancer that we thought was conquered returned with a vengeance and claimed one of the most wonderful men to have graced our lives.
Stan was born in New York City on April 5, 1949 to the late Stanley and Mary (Micknowitz) Tokarz. He graduated from Voorhees College (NY) and proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War from 1966 -72. Stan was the President of Lily Pond Communication, Inc. of Gilford specializing in the design, sales, installation and maintenance of two-way radio systems for public safety, commercial and industrial businesses.
Stan enjoyed riding his Ducati, driving the Mustang, reading, caring for his beautiful property and being a life long learner. He excelled in listening carefully to everyone, cooking in the ‘chef’s style’ and being a kind environmental conservative. He especially relished the special time spent with his Grandchildren.
Survivors include his loving wife, Catherine (Reitz) Tokarz, Bonus Daughters, Whitney McCallum and her husband, Robert, Amy Lovisek and her husband, Phil, of Laconia and Bonus Son, Daniel Reitz of Pembroke and Grandchildren, Maximus George Lovisek, Hunter Jake Lovisek, Leah Liu McCallum and Tessa Mei McCallum all of Laconia. Also, in mourning are his sister, Lorraine, and her husband, Frank Foremny, and nephew, Frank Foremny, Jr., and his family, wife, Patty, and Children, Colin and Taylor, of Goshen, NY. Stan was predeceased by his sons, Benjamin J. and Michael G. Tokarz in 2008.
Family and Friends are invited to calling hours from 6-8 PM on Thursday, November 10, 2011 in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM also at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Bayside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, those who wish may donate to the Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation PO Box 7312, Gilford, NH 03247-7312 in the memory of Stan’s beloved sons, Ben and Mike.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.