Stás Bafia

Stanley “Stás” Alfred Bafia, 78, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020. He was born to the late Joseph and Marianna (Caplicka) Bafia in Hammond, IN on December 30, 1941. On June 12, 1965 he married Kathleen Anderson in Hessville, IN. Stás graduated from Hammond Tech and went on to play baseball and basketball at Western New Mexico University, completing his Bachelor’s Degree. Later he acquired his Master’s Degree from Valparaiso University. In addition, Stás coached each of his children’s athletic teams. Stanley was an outstanding athlete and was inducted into the Hammond Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. He was a member of Suncrest Christian Church, and enjoyed his Cub/Cardinal banter with Pastor Greg Lee. Stás was an avid sports fan rooting for the Colts, Bears, Cubs, and Blackhawks. Stás, also affectionately known as Poppy and Popski was the biggest fan of his grandchildren and great-grandchild. Stás is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kathleen Bafia; three children; Rich Bafia of Crown Point, IN, Michelle (Bob) Hall of Gilbert, AZ, David (Angela) Bafia of Westfield, IN; five grandchildren, Emily (Aaron) Hartley, of Murietta, CA, Devin Bafia of Crown Point, IN, Lizzie Hall, of Gilbert, AZ, Brady Bafia, of Westfield, IN, Emersyn Bafia of Westfield, IN; and one great-grandchild, Greyson Stanley Hartley of Murietta, CA. Also, he is survived by his sister-in-law, Joan Bafia of St. John, IN. In addition he is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Stás was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Marianna Bafia; and brothers, Alfred, Alex, Joseph, Johnnie, Edward, Richie Bafia and his loyal dog of 14 years, Bruno. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Family and friends are able to visit with the family on Monday, June 15, 2020 from 4PM – 8PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home – 8178 Cline Ave. Crown Point, IN 46307. A funeral service will take place the following morning, Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 9AM with Pastor Greg Lee officiating. He will be laid to rest at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Crown Point, IN following the funeral service. Donations to honor Stás may be made to Shriner’s children’s Hospital - www. donate.lovetotherescue.org or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital – www.stjude.org To leave a kind memory or message of condolence please share them below on his special page.