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Julius J. Stankiewicz, 88, of North Haven passed away peacefully on April 4 at the Regency House, Wallingford, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Mildred “Millie” Gherlone Stankiewicz. Julius was born in Bridgeport on Jan. 9, 1931, the son of the late John and Mary Pietarska Stankiewicz.

A graduate of Central High School, Bridgeport, he served his country faithfully in the U. Army during the Korean War. Julius worked for the Bullard Company for many years until his retirement. He loved to cook, travel, sing, and was a member of the former North Haven Bible Church.

He was the father of John, James, and Lynn Stankiewicz, and the late Carol Faircloth. He was the step-father of Richard Gherlone (Helen), Joseph Gherlone (Patricia), Michael Gherlone, Susan Mele (Gerald), Janice Nuzzolillo (Joseph), Terry DeVivo (Tony), and the late Linda Mele. He was the brother of Stanley Stankiewicz and the late Edward Truhowsky, Ed (Cowboy) Stankiewicz, Frederick Stankiewicz, Bill Stankewicz, Helen Pollitano, Betty Wagner, and Fritz Truhowsky. He was also survived by 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 13 step-grandchildren and 17 step-great grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted in the the North Haven Funeral Home on April 8. Interment with full military honors followed in the North Haven Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to V.A. Charters, P.O. Box 504, West Haven, CT 06516. For his online obituary, visit www.northhavenfuneral.com.