Obituaries

Endwell: Stanley "Stosh" Binkewicz, 79, of Endwell, unexpectedly fell asleep in the Lord, on Tuesday, September 13, 2011. He was born on September 28, 1931 to the late Bernard and Steffie Binkewicz.

Stan is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Helen; three sons, Daniel (Mary) Binkewicz, Matthew (Katrina) Binkewicz, and Peter (Julie) Binkewicz; eight grandchildren, Paul, Melissa, Kristen, Jessica, Justin, Kathleen, Caroline, and Tony; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was a graduate of Union-Endicott High School and class President, a veteran of the US Army, and a retired employee of IBM. Stan was also a retired football official and past President of the Southern Tier Chapter NYS Certified Football Officials; a member of the IBM Quarter Century Club, a member of the IBM Country Club and Past President, a member of the American Carpatho-Russian Citizens Club and Past President, a member of St. Mary's Orthodox Church, Endicott, and a founding member of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, Lansing, NY.

Stan enjoyed the outdoors, deer hunting, and projects of any kind. He was always busy and ready to help when help was needed. Above all, he loved his family especially his grandchildren.

Calling hours will be held today, Thursday September 15 from 3 - 6 pm at Sts. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church, 210 Hill Ave., Endicott. Funeral services will be held at the church on Friday, September 16 at 11 am. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made in memory of Stan to the Union Volunteer Emergency Squad, Endwell, NY 13760 or Holy Apostles Orthodox Church, 485 Ridge Rd., Lansing, NY 14882.