Niels E Stone Jr.

Marco Island, FL

Niels E. Stone, Jr., loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on September 8, 2014. Niels was the son of Niels and Catherine Stone and grew up in Flushing, NY.

He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He received a B.S. degree from the Bryant College and he later became Owner/President of Stone Age Packing Company. In 1950, Niels was married to Joan and moved to Armonk, NY and raised their five children. They then moved to Marco Island where they resided for the past 26 years in the close knit community of Eagle Cay.

Niels is survived by his loving daughters, Janet LaChapelle, Nancy DiFazio (Mike), Jane Stone, and Mary Sniffen (Robert); grandchildren, Niels IV (Kim), Jeremy Stone (Elizabeth), Michael DiFazio, Jr., Matthew Stone, Emily LaChapelle, Lori DiFazio, Ryan Sniffen, and Lucas Garcia; great-grandchildren, Niels V, Konnor, Kiley, Cayla, and Saige; daughter-in-law, Diane Stone; his loving sister, Marylou Barber; and his niece, Faffy; and nephew Ned.

Niels was preceded in death by his loving wife Joan, son Niels E. Stone, III, and his granddaughter Kristen Stone.

Niels, also known as 'Bubby' by many, will be remembered for his love of life, great wisdom, sense of humor, and his generosity to others. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

The family will receive friends on Thursday September 11, 2014 (TODAY) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Hodges Josberger Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at San Marco Catholic Church on Thursday, September 11th at 1:00 pm. Interment to follow at Marco Island Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to Covenant House, 733 Breakers Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304, Atten: Elisa Stone; or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Greater New York Chapter, 424 Madison Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

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