Stanley C. Ociesa, 69, of New Bedford died October 10, 2021 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Stanley cared for his parents as they got older and his sister Gina and her husband Barry were very happy to take care of Stanley as his health declined.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Stanley R. and Therese D. (Obomsawin) Ociesa, he lived in New Bedford most of his life.
He held many jobs but the one he enjoyed the most was as a landscaper on Martha's Vineyard.
Stanley was an avid Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan.
Survirors include his 5 siblings, Andrea Sears and her husband Ramon, Dana Ociesa and his wife Leslie, John Ociesa and his wife Patty, Eric Ociesa and his wife Barbara and Gina Ociesa and her husband Barry Gomes; his Godchild, Melissa Oakes; several nieces and nephews, and 2 special great-nephews, Nolan and Issac who he enjoyed being with.
His private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford.