FORESTVILLE: Stanley G. Jopek, Jr., 64, of Creek Road, Forestville, passed away Thursday, March 7th, 2024 at Brooks Memorial Hospital, Dunkirk, following a short illness. He was born in Dunkirk on August 8, 1959, the son of the late Stanley G. and Jean (Nelson) Jopek, Sr.
Stanley was a graduate of Fredonia Central School, Class of 1979 and worked as a Press Operator for Bailey Manufacturing Company, LLC Forestville, for approximately 40 years. He served in the NY Army National Guard, was a Life member and past Assistant Chief of the Forestville Fire Department and a member of the Chautauqua County Fire Police Response Team. Stanley enjoyed hunting & fishing.
Survivors include two daughters, Kristin (Jeremy) Coen, Patricia (Aaron) Grover, a son, Shawn (Karla Marie) Jopek, two step children, Jeffrey (Kristin) Kuciapinski and Stacey (Jasen) Erick, three sisters, Debora (James) Perry, of Georgia; Sandra Mitchell, Eileen (Brian) Jopek, both of California. Also surviving are eight grandchildren Timothy & Sarah, Carl, Tyler, Rivers, Cypress & Laken and Jacob, five step-grandchildren Madeline, Emma & Lily Kuciapinski and Brooke & Laurel Erick, companion Lisa Hontz and several nieces & nephews. Besides his parents he was predeceased by his longtime companion Nancy L. Panek.
Private Interment will be in Forestville Cemetery, Town of Hanover.
The family suggests memorials may be made either to the Chautauqua County Volunteer Fire Police Assn, Inc. 2 Academy Street, Suite A, Mayville, NY 14757 or to the Forestville Fire Department, Inc. PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home. Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
