Dear Pavlinics, Stan was a good man and friend, and will be sorely missed. I met him when I was 2 and he was 9 in Newark, NJ. He babysat me, his sister Emily, and my brother at times. Zlata Pavlinic was my brother's Godmother. We both attended St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Newark. I was his groupie as a kid when he practiced with his band in Irvington, called the Banshees - wow - I thought he would be a future Rock Star - talented, attractive, with great personality. Em and I had sleepovers throughout the years and she is my long time, life-long friend. Stan was so responsible as a child and continued into adulthood with his own family. He was the most devoted husband ever, the best father, grandfather, and friend. Janet beat out a myriad of groupie girls and has been truly blessed with Stan. They had a wonderful, fairy tale marriage that many dream about - always caring for each other and their family. Stan was truly a blessing to his family. Throughout the years, we shared many family events together from weddings, bridal/baby showers, Christening, and their trips to my father's restaurant Louie's Seafood, Avenel, NJ etc. He and Jan were always there for my family. Our parents were such good friends - both from Yugoslavia and in the restaurant business. Our friendship spanned close to 60 remarkable years. Stan met my fiance Michael a few months ago at Stan's home, and they were jamming with Stan on accordion and on both key boards. Michael was impressed with Stan's enormous musical talent on keyboards. We wish we both could have seen him at his public gigs. Stan is with the Lord Jesus Christ now and in God's care eternally. And we shall all meet again in Heaven some day. We will not say Good-bye, but Good-night. God bless the whole family. Much Love, Violet Vanderhelm & Dr. Michael Cooney.
