Lloyd H. Stuart

Lloyd Hugh Stuart left the bonds of this earth on May 4, 2015. Lloyd was born on December 24, 1941 to the late Charles John and Dorothy Stuart of Manhattan, New York. As a boy, Lloyd loved to snow ski in the winter and was an avid boater in the Summer. Lloyd served proudly in the Army Reserves from 1964 to 1970.

In 1965, the Jewish boy from Manhattan met the Catholic-Italian love of his life, Barbara Lee Pasquale from Brooklyn (and also Miss Brooklyn (1964), the daughter of the late Victor Pasquale and 92 year old matriarch Kay Pasquale. On October 22, 1967 Barbara and Lloyd were married. That day Lloyd gained grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins, who took great pleasure in educating him on the joys of Italian eating, a skill he mastered in no time. Lloyd and Barbara shared many hobbies together B.K. (before kids) including skiing, concerts, and socializing with their many family and friends.

On April 5, 1970 they welcomed into the world their daughter Kimberly Rose Stuart, daddy's little girl from the start. Soon thereafter, Lloyd's father and mother moved to Florida. Lloyd's father then passed at a young age. Lloyd moved his family to Florida and made a life for his family there, settling in the City of Sunrise. His father was the President of Barnes Printing in New York City, which published major magazines. Lloyd followed in his father's footsteps, starting Lloyds Letter Service, Inc. in Hollywood. Lloyd was always a member of the local printers' union and also joined the Teamsters, making Lloyds Letter Service, which later became Union Printing, Inc. a full service union print shop.

Lloyd and Barbara's family became complete when on April 7, 1975 Charles John Stuart was born. Charlie would not only learn the family business, but expanded it into car wraps and signs. The Stuart name would be carried on in pride.

Throughout his life, Lloyd lent his heart and time to many organizations including the Sunrise Jaycees and The Lions Club, serving as President for many years of the Hollywood Chapter. He was also one of the founders of the Dolphins Democratic Club, (one of the most successful LGBT Democratic Club in the United States). As one of member remembered upon learning of Lloyd's passing, "Lloyd and Barbara were the "A" in LBGTA long before it was fashionable, and I found life in Broward County more accepting because of them and was thankful to have

been able to call them friends."

Lloyd was also an avid Miami Dolphin Fan and served as President of their Booster Club formed by the Robbie Family. He enjoyed being a season ticket holder in the Orange Bowl and then Joe Robbie Stadium, taking his family and friends to see his favorite team play--win or lose. He led the Booster Club on trips to watch the team play in London, Tokyo and through the U.S. During the summers, Lloyd especially enjoyed socializing with the players on cruises the Booster Club would arrange.

Through the Lions Club, Lloyd met the Opatosky family. In 1978, David Opatosky became Lloyd's apprentice at the printing shop. Barbara and Lloyd had gained another son, one that would love and care for Lloyd until Lloyd took his last breath.

Lloyd loved to travel and show his family the world. With Lloyd as their guide, the family traveled all over the United States and cruised to Spain, Italy, Egypt, Israel, Greece and all over the Caribbean Sea.

Always politically active in local and state politics, Lloyd took on printing for many campaigns. Union Printing eventually took over American Political Signs, which produced silk screened political signs. Lloyd would oversee the installations of the many billboards that went up throughout Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties.

In May 2006, Lloyd gave his daughter away (for the second and last time) to Douglas Noska. Lloyd gained his first grandchild, step granddaughter, Rebecca "Becca" of Bellville, Texas. Becca called Lloyd "Pops", and the name stuck. The following year, Lloyd's namesake was born, his grandson Dylan Lloyd. Pops loved to watch Dylan play his guitar, and would always make him practice when he came to visit in Houston. Dylan, as it turns out, would be outnumbered. In 2008, Charlie met Daniella Acosta, and they have been together ever since. Daniella's daughter Jaclyn became Lloyd's third grandchild. In August 2010, Pops and Grandma flew to Texas to be there for the birth of Ashlyn Kate. Then, in 2013 Daniella and Charlie would honor Lloyd by naming their child born on September 24, Emily Dorothy, after Lloyd's mother. Lloyd's legacy was complete-- one grandson and four granddaughters.

Lloyd was a pillar of his family. He will be remembered as a loving son-in-law, father, grandpa, "Pops", brother, uncle, cousin and friend. It is said of those that help others in need that they would give you the shirt off their back. Lloyd did take the shirt off his back many times for everyone he loved.

In the end, not even the most giving heart and strong stature could defeat Parkinson's Disease. Those who knew Lloyd will remember him as someone deserving of the utmost respect, honor and love.

Lloyd is survived by his incredibly strong wife Barbara; his daughter Kimberly and son-in-law Douglas of Katy, Texas; son Charles and his Fiancé Daniella of Pompano Beach; grandchildren Becca, Dylan Lloyd, Ashlyn, Jaclyn and Emily Dorothy; mother-in-law Kay Pasquale; brother Jeffrey Stuart of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; nephew Stefano; like-a-son David Opatosky of Sunrise; brother-in-law, Anthony Pasquale (Linda) and sister-in-law Phyllis Talisse (Bobby) of Brooklyn, New York; nephew Victor Pasquale and nieces Dominique Pasquale, Jennifer Abitino, Catherine Sheehan and Christine Bo; cousins Linda and Dick Phlegar, Jeffrey and Nancy Phlegar and Maxx Hamilton; as well as a large, proud, always loving host of Italian aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins who loved him very much.