OBITUARY: Stanley Thomas Kotowski, Jr., 60

Below is an obituary from Nichols Funeral Home:

WILMINGTON, MA — Stanley Thomas Kotowski Jr, known affectionately as “Stan the Man”, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 60 in Hilton Head, SC. He was born on November 15, 1963 in Cambridge, MA. Stan grew up in Wilmington and lived with his family in Methuen, MA. Known for his great sense of humor, Stan lit up every room he was in with laughter.

Stan graduated from Wilmington High School before earning his degree from Wentworth Institute of Technology. His career was marked by significant contributions to various companies, including Tyco/AMP, Dynawave, Volex RF Technologies, and TRU Corporation. He began and concluded his notable career at MIT Lincoln Laboratories, where he worked as a Cable Process Engineer for the last decade.

Stan was not only very handy, but he was the very embodiment of a modern-day MacGyver and could fix just about anything that came his way. Stan was also an avid golfer, a devoted Boston sports fan, and a car enthusiast. He cherished the annual July 3rd celebrations at White Horse Beach and loved exploring new places on vacations with his wife, Jackie, and their sons.

Stan leaves behind his loving wife, Jackie (Velliquette) Kotowski, sons Ryan and Zak Kotowski, father Stanley Kotowski Sr & his girlfriend Maureen Ford, brother Rick Kotowski, and sister Kim (Kotowski) Tanguay. He was preceded in death by his mother Maryetta (Silva) Kotowski, and sister Jennine Kotowski.

While no formal services will be held, a private Celebration of Life is planned for November, reserved for family and close friends. This gathering will be a time to honor Stan and keep his memory alive through the sharing of stories and the raising of a glass.