Stanley B. Gozdecki, March 7, 1940 to March 7, 2002, after a lengthy, valiant battle with cancer, Stanley went home to God on his 62nd birthday. Stanley will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Leslie, nee Lama; beloved father of Audrey; devoted son the late Stanley E. and Bernice; dear brother of Raymond (Colleen) and Edward (Donna); loving brother of Josephine (Leonard) Petrucelli; cherished brother-in-law of Kathy (Mike) Mitchell; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews; and cousins; blessed with many, many wonderful family and friends. Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #2578, Des Plaines Elks Club #1526. Funeral Monday 8:45 a.m. from River Woods Funeral Chapel, 205 S. River Rd., Des Plaines (1/2 blk no. of Rand Rd.-Rt. 12), to St. Zachary Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 2 to 9 p.m. For info, 847-635-5900.
