Stanley Kazwell - Roberson Funeral Home

Stanley Kazwell

May 1, 1926 - November 19, 2012

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Monday 11/26, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church

1441 Spear Street

Port Charlotte, Florida 33948

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STANLEY J. KAZWELL, SR., 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, November 19, 2012 in Victoria, Texas.

Born May 1, 1926 in Hobart, Indiana, he lived many years in neighboring Valparaiso. At an early age he entered the family meat packing business. A life-long entrepreneur, Stanley participated in many endeavors and came to be known as an astute real estate investor. He moved to Port Charlotte in 1972.

During his 40 years as a Floridian, he became a prominent area businessman, which included a numerous variety of businesses and real estate ventures. Area establishments included Furniture Mart, Fisherman’s Feast (Hardee County) and Kazwell’s Fine Furniture. His family currently owns and operates Kazwell Financial Services, Inc. in Port Charlotte, which he co-founded. Of late his ambitions were directed to coastal Texas where his family is developing property. Stanley recently authored a book about his early life entitled, “An American Son.” It will be published next month.

A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he served in the 11th Airborne Division. He saw combat in the Philippines, served in Japan, and was awarded a number of medals including the Bronze Star. On September 2, 1945, Stanley served as a special guard for General Douglas McArthur for the Japanese surrender aboard the USS Missouri. 54 years later on June 6, 1999, he was honored with the Philippine Liberation Medal at a special presentation by the Filipino American Society of Charlotte County.

Stanley, a devout catholic, was a member of St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving family, a daughter, Janice M. (Gary) McDaniel of Port Charlotte; three sons, Stanley J. (Janis) Kazwell, Jr. of Port Charlotte, Kenneth A. (Carol, deceased) Kazwell of Live Oak, FL and Ronald W. (Terri) Kazwell of Palacios, TX; a sister, Mary Ann (John) O’Sullivan of Port Charlotte; 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary Lou and two brothers, Alex Kazlauski and Albert Kazwell.

Visitation will be held Monday 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM, November 26, 2012 at Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel, with a Catholic Scripture Service at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday 11:00 AM, November 27, 2012 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church, Port Charlotte. Interment and military honors by a U.S. Army Honor Guard will follow at Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Port Charlotte.

Friends may visit www.robersonfh.com to sign the memory book and extend condolences to the family. Arrangements are by Roberson Funeral Home Port Charlotte Chapel.

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STANLEY J. KAZWELL, SR., 86, of Port Charlotte, Florida died Monday, November 19, 2012 in Victoria, Texas. Born May 1, 1926 in Hobart, Indiana, he lived many years in neighboring Valparaiso. At an early age he entered the family meat packing business. A life-long entrepreneur, Stanley participated in many endeavors and came to be known…

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We would like to send our deepest sympathy to your family for the lost of your father. We did not really know him but we knew you as neighbors for many years. From reading the articles in the newspaper, it showed he was a great man. We are sending our love and hope it comforts you a this very sad time. Parents are irreplaceable, but now he is in a better place and God is watching over him and your family. From the Whole Campos Family

Uncle Stan, you were a kind, funny, and loving uncle and an amazing man. I will always treasure the memories of our family gatherings. You will truely be missed. I know you are now joined together with Aunt Marylou, my mom and dad( Helen and Albert,) Alex and Selma, Butch, Eva, Billy, Grandma and Grandpa. God love and keep you until we meet again. Love, Barbara

Dear family, So sorry we are unable to be with you during this time, but we are thinking of you and our prayers are with you. Uncle Stan is now joined again with his brothers, Alex and Albert and all of the others who have left us. He will be deeply missed. It was his vision about Texas real estate that influenced us to visit him and drive the Texas coast and eventually purchase property in Corpus Christi. We feel blessed to have spent time with him and remember our many family gatherings. (Uncle Stan was pretty good at volleyball.) He certainly left his mark on this world! Sending you our love, Richard and Marilyn Kazwell

Thinking of you all with deepest sympathy. "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." The memory of Uncle Stan will always be in our hearts. May your memories bring you comfort.

our thoughts and prayers are with you. We wish we could be there to help comfort in the loss of a father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle. Love , Sally, Stan, Barbara and family.

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Uncle Stanley, you were a true warrior right to the end. You fought valiantly to remain with your family. As a good soldier, you knew your fight was over; you requested the priest. We understood you were about to leave us, but we still cried. Suddenly the tears were of joy "remembering" you were joining your beloved Mary Lou, Grandpa Alex & Grandma Eva, my parents Alex & Selma, Butch, Billy, & Eva, Uncle Albert & Aunt Helen, Uncle Richard, and the exteded families of Kazlauskis' and Konickes' passing before you. We pray to see all of you one day...take care of each other. Rest in peace my uncle. WE LOVE YOU! Your first born niece, Sally

Stan Kazwell will always be in my heart. He is a wonderful man. He always thought of others first and he always make me smile. I will miss him greatly. Love you Stan, Sr.

thankyou uncle stan for all the wonderful memories of family functions together with our father, alex, uncle albert , and aunt maryann,and thankyou for your exceptional generosity of spending so much time and fun on many many great get togethers ! so many wonderful fishing expeditions ! so many wonderful mushroom hunting trips that will always be in our memories ! you just don't realize how much we and mom and dad looked forward to seeing you and the family whenever we could get together. life is just too short but our memories will live on and on for ever and ever till we see all of our family members in the reunion in heaven ! you were my god father, my namesake, my uncle and we all love you as if you were our own father too ! love always, stan & barb kazlauski and family

I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has taken the time to reach out to our family with their kind words and generosity during this very difficult time. My Grandfather was an amazing man and touched many more lives than he even knew of I'm sure. He was/is a vital part of the equation to many of our lives and we would not and could not be who we all are today if it were not for his powerful influence. In our minds and in our hearts he will live on in us and through us. Please, If you have a story to share...share it! I know it brings me comfort as people come forth and tell me their life experiences with my Grandfather. What an amazingly powerful yet gentle man he was! Love always, forever and ever, Trina

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