George A. Stanley, 87, of Vero Beach, passed away on Sept. 10, 2015.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Jane (Mike) Stanley; sons James Stanley of Vero Beach and William Stanley of Cohasset, Mass.; daughter Kerry Stanley of Palm Bay; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was born on November 4, 1927 in Lewiston, Maine. He was an Eagle Scout, served in the US Navy from 1945-1947 and attended Kimball Union Academy, Dartmouth College, and University of Massachusetts.
He was a partner in the textile brokerage firm of Latta, Norden, and Stanley- House of Yarns in Manhattan before retiring to Vero Beach in 1988. He was a parishioner at Holy Cross Church and a member of the University Club, Union League, Shore & Country Club, Vero Beach County Club, and the Vero Beach Yacht Club.
In retirement, he volunteered for the Vero Beach Surgery Center and the Indian River County Volunteer Ambulance Squad.
His life was marked by his integrity in all endeavors, his devotion to his church and country, and his generosity in caring for his family and friends.
Services will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 10 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, kindly make a contribution to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association. An online guestbook may be signed at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.
