Stanley J. Soltys

Stanley John Soltys, age 82 passed away on the afternoon of Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.  Stanley was born on September 3, 1943, in Palmer, Massachusetts, son of the late Stanley J. Soltys, Sr. and Genevieve E. (Kosmider) Soltys.  Stanley was a 1961 graduate of Palmer High School.  On December 27, 1961, Stanley enlisted in the United States Navy, and proudly served his country for four years.  Stanley was stationed at the former Chelsea Naval Hospital, where he served as a medical corpsman.  He and his unit were put on active alert during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962.  Stanley was honorably discharged on April 26, 1966, with the rank of HN (Hospital Corpsman).  He enrolled in Worcester Polytechnic Institute School of Industrial Management in Worcester and received a 4-year certificate in Industrial Management.  Stanley was employed for American Optical in Southbridge for 20 years and in 1987 went to work for E. Osterman Gas Service. While employed at Osterman Gas, Stanley held many titles:  Plant Manager, District/Area Manager and retiring as Key Account Manager in 1999.  In 2002, Stanley underwent a kidney and liver transplant at the Lahey Clinic.  He enjoyed cooking and was especially known for his Bread & Butter pickles and relishes.  On November 12, 1966, Stanley entered into Holy Matrimony, in St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Palmer, with Beverly Ann Bradlenski, they have been married for 59 years.  Stanley was a member of the former Knights of Columbus in Warren, where he planned several fundraising dinners. For the past 21 years, he was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Ware. He was also a past member of the Warren Capital Planning Committee.  Stanley and Beverly lived for 38 years in Sturbridge and 21 years in Warren.  Stanley leaves behind his loving wife, Beverly Ann (Bradlenski) Soltys, his sisters in law; Carol Ann Soltys and Joan Carol Doleva, nephews and nieces: Debra Ablicki (Tom), Daniel Murphy (April), Mark Murphy, Lisa (Soltys) Navin (Rick), Gary Soltys (Kathleen), and Jennifer (Doleva) Bowser (Jason). He also leaves behind his great nephews and nieces:  Jonathan Ablicki, Jennifer Ablicki, Ashley (Navin) Malnati, Erin (Navin) Munro, John Soltys and Andrew Soltys, along with many cousins and friends.  Stanley also leaves behind his loving miniature schnauzer, Lady.  Stanley was predeceased by his father, Stanley J. Soltys, Sr., in 1956, his mother, Genevieve E. (Kosmider) Soltys-Dojka in 2000, and his brother, John J. Soltys and sister Helen Murphy-Hall both on August 28, 2000.  Calling Hours for Stanley will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 3 - 5 pm in Cebula Funeral Home, 66 South St., Ware.  A Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 11 am in St. Mary's Church, 57 South St., Ware.  Military Honors will be rendered following the funeral mass on the plaza in front of the church.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the following:  The Warren Fire Firefighters Association, P.O. Box 608, Warren, MA 01083 or to Second Chance Animal Service, P.O. Box 136, E. Brookfield, MA 01515, or to a charity of your choice.  Funeral Arrangements and Services are under the direction of Cebula Funeral Home, Ware.  For more information and an online guestbook, please visit:  www.cebulafuneralhome.com .

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