Roger W. Stanley
August 7, 1940 - May 30, 2024
Roger W. Stanley, age 83, of Rehoboth, DE, and formerly of Bear, DE, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Born in Wilmington, DE on August 7, 1940, he was a son of the late Woodrow Wilson Stanley and Teresa Tina (Ganora) Stanley. “Rock” was a graduate of William Penn High School with the class of 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Rider College in 1962, where he was also a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. Roger began working as a contractor administrator at Thiokol Chemical Operations and later worked for the state of Delaware as a budget analyst. He then began his career with the New Castle County School District and later, the Brandywine School District, retiring in 1992 as the financial director. After his retirement, Roger worked at Batta Environmental Associates as an operations consultant.
Roger’s favorite place to be was outdoors in nature. He spent countless hours bicycling, boating, and relaxing on the beach. Roger loved to travel, especially to Florida during the winter. He was an avid sports fan, and loved playing football and baseball in his younger years. A friend to the community, Roger enjoyed volunteering for Habitat for Humanity as well as the All Saints Parish Thrift Store. He also was a member of the Mill Creek Jaycees.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy (Mitchell) Stanley; second wife, Marion Stanley; and sister, Nancy Stanley. He is survived by his sons, Roger Stanley, Jr. (Suzanne) and Jeffrey Stanley (Kathryn); grandchildren, Allisen Eberly (Scott) and Alexandria Golio (Nicholas); great-grandchildren, Silas, Asa, and Ezekiel Eberly, and Giovanni and Alaina Golio; brother, Arthur Stanley (Lois); sister, Barbara Slobojan (Joe); faithful dog, Charlie; and many extended family members and friends, including his special friend, Barbara Mulvey.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 am until 11 am on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 1000 North Dupont Parkway, New Castle, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 North DuPont Highway, New Castle, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Roger’s memory to the All Saints Parish Thrift Store, 18 Olive Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971.
Lori Cardenti
I am so sorry to read this. Praying for the family. I worked with Roger at Brandywine School District in the finance department. He was an excellent boss. Also all four of our girls went to Little World Nursery, which Nancy Stanley began back at Beaver Brook Apts. Both of them had a HUGE impact on y life.
David & Sharyn Dunsdon
Our sincere condolences to the family of Roger. He was our Florida friend & we have many fond memories of good times with him & Marion. May he rest in peace.
Roxanne mazuco
I am sorry for your loss of your dear friend all my sympathies and love ❤️
Donna Farabaugh
Dear Jeff and family,
Although I only met you briefly when you helped me with repairing my furniture badly damaged in storage, I was very impressed with your character and with our occasional conversations. I’m sure your father is very proud of you and your family. I am so very sorry for his passing and your loss. It’s so hard to lose our parents and deal with not calling or texting and having their love and wisdom right there. I pray all your wonderful memories will bring you peace and comfort. My deepest sympathies to you and your family
Marg & Reed Chatterson
Sorry to hear of the passing of Roger. He will be missed at Kawama. Condolences to all.
Marg & Reed
Anne Kostyk
We have very fond memories of our snowbird winters spent together in Key Largo…deepest sympathy for your loss.
May he rest in peace.
Anne and Ollie Kostyk… Toronto
STEVEN A HAFFNER
Your Dad, Father In Law, Grand father, Great Grand Father and friend leaves a legacy that his grand children and Great Grand Children can emulate in the future. He was well educated, gave to the people of Delaware by working in various Government positions and gave even more at Habitat for Humanity, The Parish Thrift Store and Jaycees. He will see you all again when we meet in Glory when our time comes.
Art snd Monica Cosgrove
We are saddened to hear of Roger’s passing. How we enjoyed spending time with him for many winters at the Kawama Yacht Club.Roger was a true gentleman and such a caring person. He will truly be missed.
Leni
So very sad to read this. My daughters went to Little World for their early education and we all loved Nancy dearly. Prayers for their children and families
Carol & Jay Voorhees
We are saddened to learn of Roger’s passing. Jay played bocce with him at Kawama; sometimes he’d have a beer afterward on our back patio. ( We sure enjoyed our political conversations there.🇺🇸). He was a great fishing buddy, too.❤️
Joyce Camp
I always enjoyed time spent with Roger and Marian at Kawama in Key Largo. Now he and Charlie will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
Gail Dougherty
Rocky, I’m still can’t believe your gone! I remember you from school (WPHS I was in the class of 1957 you in the class of 1958). You loved riding your bike, we had great dinners together and with a nice bottle of wine. You did all the cooking! what an enjoyable time of eating and talking about stuff.
My sincere condolences to all of the family. May you finally rest in peace Rocky and God bless you! I still can’t believe that I just read this in the j News Journal! You were a great person to have as a friend.
Ed Hill & Leigh Hill
It’s been many years, but we have fond memories of fun times with Roger and Nancy while we were Mill Creek Jaycees!
Barbara Slobojan
Dear Roger, Suzanne, Jeff and Kathi,
Thinking of you all, along with your children and grands. It takes some time to adjust to not having either parent in your lives so support each other.
Roger was proud of all of you and grateful for your support, especially during his battle with cancer. You will miss him for a very long time. Cherish the many memories you made together.
Love, Barb and Joe
Catherine Moore Travers
Sending condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Roger (Rocky) who was a member of the WPHS Class of 1958, as well as his wife, Nancy Mitchell Stanley. May your memories of him always be held dearly in your hearts. May God bless.
Don Gazdick
Sorry to hear about Roger and his passing. He was an allstar in the GREATER NEWARK DART LEAGUE in his younger days. He will be with his team mates when we all meet again. GOD BLESS.
Dot Gedney
I am sorry to see that Roger passed away. He used to like to take us for a ride on his boat and taught me how to play cribbage
Denise Golio
Our deepest condolences on Roger’s passing. He was a wonderful man who we always enjoyed talking to. A wonderful family man who will be missed by all. He leaves behind a strong legacy with his beautiful family. With love Denise and Michael Golio
Jack Welsh, Jr
So sad to hear of Mr, Stanley’s passing. I have such great and many memories of hanging with the Stanleys on picnics, Bethany Beach trips, backyard pool parties, and just fun family get togethers. Roger and Jeff, my thoughts are with you during this time and hoping you find comfort in the lasting legacy of your Dad.