Stanislaw "Stanley"  Kwak was born on January 24th 1939 in Poland. On April 21st 2025 he passed in his Chicago home at the age of 86.

Growing up in Poland, Stanislaw grew up to be a very good swimmer and a very skilled horseback rider. He went on to serve in the Polish Navy  before pursuing studies to become a priest. Ultimately he got married and immigrated to the United States.

In Chicago Stanley lived the American dream. He bought a house, a brand new car and raised a family. He was a devoted husband to his wife Aniela for 52 years. Together they raised two daughters.

Stanley's hobbies included the outdoors. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle and later pleasure in his scooter. He enjoyed gardening and creating beauty from nature. In his later years he found immense joy being a proud grandfather .

Stanley is survived by his loving wife Aniela Kwak, his two daughters Krystyna and Vivian Kwak (Lysakowski)  and his cherished grandchildren Aubrey and Justin Lysakowski. He leaves behind his sisters Helen and the late Maria  and other extended family and friends.

Stanislaw's journey from Poland to his fulfilling years in Chicago is marked as being a husband, father and grandfather. Although he has passed, Stanley's memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved him.

A  Visitation will be held on Thursday April 24th 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Skaja funeral homes located at 7812 North Milwaukee avenue Niles, Illinois 60714.

Funeral Services Friday 10:45 a.m. from the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home to St Elizabeth of the Trinity Church formerly Saint Tarcissus's Church at 6020 w. Ardmore avenue Chicago , Illinois 60646 for a funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m.

Interment for Stanislaw "Stanley" Will be at Maryhill cemetery. for information 847-966-7302