Stanley J. Niziolek, age 64, of Hamden, passed away on June 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in New Haven, CT on April 22, 1957 he is the son of Alma Hopke Niziolek of Hamden and the late Stanley J. Niziolek, Sr. Stanley is survived by his wife, Karen Simpson Niziolek, with whom he shared a life of 47 years; his two loving daughters Jessica and Stephanie Niziolek; his two grand-kitties Pipi and Ipsy; his sister Sandra Capuano of Virginia Beach, VA; his mother in-law Kathryn Jester of West Haven; his brother in-law Gregory Simpson of West Haven; and his many nieces and nephews Julie, Amy Clinard (Jeremy), Carissa, great niece Cyndi Capuano, Zachary, Jacob, and Hannah Simpson. Stanley was also a fiercely loyal friend to many and leaves his extended family Michael and Carole Mormile of Guilford; Timmy and Susan Byrd of Bristol; and Kevin and Liza Curry of Massachusetts. A resident of Hamden all his life, Stanley was a former coach for the Hamden Father's Baseball & Softball Association where he coached his younger daughter, Stephanie, and played guitar in a local band, Savage, in the 70s. He was an account manager for Kaman Industrial Technologies for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, attending heavy metal concerts with his daughters, playing his guitar, and spending time with his wife and daughters.
Friends may visit with his family on Thursday, June 24th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Beecher & Bennett Funeral Home, 2300 Whitney Avenue, Hamden. During this time there will be a Prayer Service at 6:00 pm. Burial will be private. Contributions in Stanley's memory may be made to The Masonic Charity Foundation of CT at P.O. Box 70, Wallingford, CT 06492-7001.