Stanley M. Smulsky

Stanley “Stasiu” Smulsky, 86 passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on July

13, 2025. Born on May 3, 1939, he was a proud graduate of LaSalle Institute,

class of 1958, where he excelled in athletics, especially baseball and

basketball.

He married the love of his life, Mary Frances Mesley on April 15, 1961. Together

they raised two children, Maria (Jay) and Peggy and found deep joy in their

family. His heart swelled with pride when his grandson, Thomas of

Providence RI, graduated from LaSalle, his beloved Alma Mater.

He was the fourth child of Walter A. and Frances (Pszeniczny) Smulsky and is

survived by siblings Frances Lee, Edward Smulsky, Teresa Facteau, John

Smulsky, Matt Smulsky and was predeceased by Mary Murawski and

Walter Smulsky. He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who

were dear to him.

He dedicated over four decades of service to Saint-Gobain in Watervliet. An avid

sports fan and certified official in baseball, soccer and volleyball, he

brought his knowledge and passion to the games he loved for over 40

years. A lifelong follower of the New York Mets, he would have cherished

the idea of a Subway Series this year.

He was proud of his Polish heritage and loved nothing more than his wife’s

cooking, the annual Smulsky Polish Christmas party, and the Clarinet

Polka.

Stasiu’s journey home was a long one, but he fought his illness with unusual

determination. Throughout his journey he was supported by numerous

family members, most especially his wife, and medical providers who tried

to ease his burden. Special thanks to his children, son-in law Jay, nieces

Karen and Jody Lange, Troy Fire Department paramedics, hospital staff of

St. Peter’s and Samaritan Hospital as well as Dr. Rehman, Albany

Associates in Cardiology and the Terrace at Eddy Memorial.

A funeral Mass will be held on Thursday at St. Joseph’s Church 416 Third Street

in Troy. Friends and family are invited to attend and may call at the church

beginning at 9:30AM with the funeral to follow at 10:30AM. Interment at St.

Mary’s Cemetery immediately after.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the food pantry at St.

Joseph’s Church, 416 Third Street Troy, NY 12180.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Stanley M. Smulsky, please visit our floral store.