Stanley F. Fedison, 84, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Beloved husband of Jean Fedison (Cursi) for 53 years. Devoted father of Chris Fedison of Woodcliff Lake NJ, and Diana Bohane and her husband David of Canton, MA. Loving grandfather of Ava and Ellie Bohane. Dear brother of Robert Fedison and his wife Bernadette, and his sister, the late Maryanne Gallagher, and her late husband, Robert Gallagher.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, Stan served as Altar Boy for 7 years at the Most Holy Redeemer Parish, NYC. From 1951-55 he attended Saint Mary’s College, Minor Seminary for the Redemptorist Fathers. From 1956-1957 he attended Saint Clements Mission House in Ephrata PA in preparation for the Redemptorist Brotherhood, and took temporary vows for three years. He was professed as Brother Bernard and assigned to Saint Mary’s College in Ilchester, MD from 1957-1960.
In 1960 his temporary vows expired, and he joined the United States Air Force. In 1961 he was trained as an air to ground radio operator in Mississippi, and served as Chaplains assistant to all three religious denominations at South Ruislip AFB, London from 1961-1964. From 1966 until 1992 he worked for IBM. In 1969 he married the love of his life Jean Cursi of Avenel, NJ.
In 2002 Stan was ordained a Deacon of the Catholic Church, devoting himself to working at local nursing homes and hospitals to assist elderly and sick people in need of comfort, laughter, and the Gospel of Christ. Nothing gave him more enjoyment than dressing up like Santa, Saint Nicholas, and a Cruise Captain in order to entertain people throughout the year. Nursing home residents knew him as the Deacon who loved to dance, sing, tell jokes, and spend quality time with them when most needed.
He loved spending time with his family and his two grandchildren.
He was a lifelong fan of the Baltimore Orioles, enjoyed bowling at the Montvale Lanes, was meticulously devoted to recycling, and loved a good television Mystery.
He will be missed by all who loved him.
The family will receive their relatives and friends on Thursday, January 13 from 10AM-11AM, followed by the Funeral Mass celebrating Stan’s life, faith and ministry at Our Lady Mother of the Church, 209 Woodcliff Avenue, Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital would be appreciated.
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