Mourning the death of Stanley P. Vishinski II, devoted community volunteer, business owner, and longtime resident of Patterson, New York

Senate Resolution No. 2231

BY: Senator HARCKHAM

        MOURNING  the  death  of  Stanley P. Vishinski II,
        devoted community  volunteer,  business  owner,  and
        longtime resident of Patterson, New York

  WHEREAS,  It  is  the  sense  of  this Legislative Body to honor and
commemorate the lives of those distinguished citizens whose  dedication,
service,  and  commitment  to  their communities have left a lasting and
meaningful legacy upon the State of New York; and

  WHEREAS, Stanley P. Vishinski II, a longtime resident of  Patterson,
New  York, passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 78, surrounded by
his loving family and friends at Maplewood of Danbury; and

  WHEREAS, Born on January  23,  1948,  in  Port  Chester,  New  York,
Stanley  P.    Vishinski II was the son of the late Stanley P. Vishinski
and Emma Gazick Cehula; and

  WHEREAS, On September 2, 1967, Stanley P. Vishinski II  married  his
beloved  wife,  Dianne  Green  Vishinski, in Rye, New York, and together
they shared more than five decades of devoted marriage until her passing
on January 2, 2020; and

  WHEREAS, A fixture of the Patterson community since 1978, Stanley P.
Vishinski II owned and operated Stan's Auto Body for more than 50 years,
earning a reputation as a skilled craftsman, trusted business owner, and
respected member of the local business community; and

  WHEREAS, His lifelong passion for automobiles and  collision  repair
began  in  his  youth  and  grew  into  both  a  successful career and a
cherished lifelong interest, including his enjoyment of stock car racing
in Middletown; and

  WHEREAS, Stanley P. Vishinski II also found joy in outdoor pursuits,
including hunting on his family's land in upstate New  York,  reflecting
his  appreciation for tradition, nature, and time spent with loved ones;
and

  WHEREAS, Deeply committed to public service and  faith,  he  was  an
active  member  of  the  Patterson Volunteer Fire Department, serving as
both  an  Emergency  Medical  Technician  and  Fire  Police,  where   he
contributed to the safety and well-being of his community; and

  WHEREAS,  He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus St. John's
Council  545, the Westchester/Putnam/Rockland Auto Body Association, and
was a faithful parishioner  of  St.  John's  the  Evangelist  Church  in
Pawling, New York; and

  WHEREAS,  Stanley  P. Vishinski II was devoted to his family, taking
immense pride in his sons, Stanley  P.  Vishinski  III  and  Kenneth  A.
Vishinski  and  his  wife  Lori,  both  of Patterson, New York; he was a
loving and proud grandfather to Stanley P. Vishinski IV, Andrew,  Lucas,
and Jacob, who were the great joy and center of his life; and

  WHEREAS,  He is further survived by his sisters, Barbara Minnitte of
Rye Brook and Mary Ann Rinaldi of West Harrison,  as  well  as  numerous
nieces,  nephews,  cousins, and extended family members who will forever
cherish his memory; and

  WHEREAS,  Stanley  P.  Vishinski II also held deep affection for his
extended  family  by  marriage,  including  his  brothers-in-law  Robert
Rinaldi,  Richard Green, Bobby Green, Teddy Green, and Dominic Minnitte,
whom he regarded as brothers; he was predeceased by  his  beloved  wife,
Dianne  Vishinski,  his  sister  Kathy  Cehula,  and his brothers-in-law
Robert Rinaldi, Richard Green, and Dominic Minnitte; and

  WHEREAS,  Stanley  P.  Vishinski  II  will  be   remembered   as   a
hardworking,  faithful,  and  generous  man  whose  life  was defined by
service to his community, devotion to his family, and a deep  commitment
to his faith; and

  WHEREAS, His passing represents a profound loss to all who knew him,
and   his  legacy  will  live  on  through  his  family,  his  community
contributions, and the many lives he touched; now, therefore, be it

  RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its  deliberations  to
mourn  the  death  of  Stanley P. Vishinski II, honoring his lifetime of
service, entrepreneurship, faith, and devotion to family and  community;
and be it further

  RESOLVED,  That  a  copy  of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to the family of Stanley P. Vishinski II.