Stanley E. Huys

.Stanley E. Huys, 89 of Homosassa died Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at his home. He was born Mar. 26, 1922 in Atkinson, IL and moved to Homosassa 26 years ago from Mineola, NY. He retired as Vice-president of the Dime Savings Bank of New York, graduated from Atkinson High School and attended Brown University. Stanley was a member of St Thomas The Apostle Catholic, Knights of Columbus of Homosassa and a Air Force Veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years Irene Huys of Homosassa; son James R. Huys, Sr. and daughter-in-law Edith of Homosassa; sister Loretta Erikson of Bettendorf, IA; 3 grandchildren James R. (Laura) Huys, Jr., US Army, Afghanistan, Christopher (Jan) Huys of Huntsville, AL and Christina (James) Bennis of Crystal River; 6 great-grandchildren Edward, Bailey, Nicholas, Zachary, Gabriel and Alysia.

Friends will be received from 5 pm until 8 pm, Thursday, Feb. 23 at Wilder Funeral Home, Homosassa. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am, Friday, Feb. 24 at St Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Ronald Marecki celebrant. Entombment will follow at Fountains Memorial Park. Condolences may be given at www.wilderfuneral.com