Hazlet, NJ – Stanley J. "Stash" Branowski, 86, entered into eternal life surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 31, 2008 at his residence. Born in Newark, he was the son of John and Sophie Branowski and stepson of Lottie Branowski. Stanley resided in West Orange before settling in Hazlet thirty-five years ago.



Stanley was honorably discharged after faithfully serving his country during World War II with the United States Army 101st Airborne Division. He retired in 1984 from Pabst Brewery in Newark after many years of employment. He was a member of the 101st Airborne Division Association, the Allied Airborne Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion both located in Hazlet.


Stanley was predeceased by his beloved wife Sophie Troscianecki Branowski on June 10, 1992 and by his dear brother Dr. Edward Matthews formerly of Staten Island, NY.


Stanley leaves behind his loving and devoted children , Jack Branowski of Frenchtown, Judith Ann and husband Richard Thatcher of Hibernia, Gayle and husband Martin Picinich of Hunterdon County, and Steven Troscianecki and wife Sandra of Chelmsford, MA. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren Adam Picinich, Leah (Picinich) Celeste, Michael Troscianecki, Jack and Thai Branowski and his dear sister-in-law Dorothy Matthews.


Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 4, 2008 beginning 9:15am at Countryside Funeral Home, 724 Route 202 North, Three Bridges, NJ 08887 followed by a 10:00am funeral liturgy at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic Church in Three Bridges with Fr. David officiating. Family and friends are invited to attend visitation at the funeral home on Saturday, August 2, 2008 and Sunday, August 3, 2008 both days from 2-4pm & 7-9pm and on Monday from 8:45am until service time. Memorial contributions may be made in Stanley's name to: Crossroads Christian Academy, 9 Pittstown Road, Clinton, NJ 08809.