Stanley Sohl Belostock

Stanley was born to Lewis and Sylvia on May 25, 1938 in Salem, Massachusetts. His great line was “ today is the birthday of a great American!” He attended high school in Salem, MA but completed his senior year in Beverly, MA and graduated from Beverly High in 1955. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University, in addition to serving his country in the National Guard. Many of his favorite stories were from his time in basic training. Stanley married his teen sweetheart Rhoda Salloway, in 1960, and they lived together in Wollaston, MA. They moved to Rhoda’s grandmother’s house in Brockton before settling in Lexington, MA for over 40 years. Together they raised two children and were blessed with 4 grandchildren.

He leaves as his legacy his children Jeremy Belostock and wife Monica along with their daughter Alexandra. Elisa (Belostock) Bovee and her husband Harry, with children Harry, Sara and Adam to cherish his memory. His children remember him as an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Lexington High School basketball team in addition to any team his grandchildren played for.

He was preceded in death by Phyllis Belostock, his sister, Rhoda Belostock, his wife, his parents Lewis and Sylvia Belostock as well as his many aunts and uncles with whom he shared a precious bond.

His true heart was with his family growing up, being the oldest grandchild and spending time with his “kid cousins” Joyce, Maxine, Mark, Gary, Cindy, Lance, Arlene, Hollie and Ina during many gatherings. Once he met his love, Rhoda, her family became an integral part of all whom he cherished. There is a fond place in his heart for his nieces and nephews Paula and Larry Warshaw (Toby and Donny Warshaw), Jonah, Amy and Leah Salloway (Jeff Salloway).

Stanley maintained lifelong friendships with Blair Perry, Musty and Dorothy Vitale, Charlie Lee, Arie Derksen, Ed Tarlow, Keith Gibbs, Harriet McCarty, Johanna Breeden, Cheryl Broderick, Nicole Cuevas, his pals from the Woburn 4 corners D+D, his friends at Lexington Coin and his buddies at the Lexington Senior Center fix-it shop.

Stanley was an electrical salesman and taught sales and marketing classes for Quinsigamond and Newbury College with invitations to lecture at BU and Northeastern. The classroom was a passion for him and a natural stage for his humor and schtick. Being a baseball junky he was a member of SABR, attending the national conventions where he would stay up until wee hours of the night exchanging baseball facts in addition to visiting many US baseball parks. He contributed to several baseball research projects in addition to contributions on a book about the Normandy invasion. He had a very astute memory and was extremely tied to world history.

When Stan moved to Newburyport, he loved to join the crowd at Park Lunch for his favorite Lobster roll and take walks with “Tango the wonder dog” over to Cashman park to sit by the water. He was so fortunate to become friends with David and George both of whom allowed him the pleasure and dignity of living independently for many years.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, consideration for any donations to be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Congregation Ahavas Achim 53 1/2 Washington St, Newburyport, MA in his memory.

A funeral service for Stanley will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 1:30 PM at Stanetsky Memorial Chapel, 475 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021 with interment at Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton St, Sharon, MA 02067.