Stanley R. Butkivich passed away Wednesday, March 16 in San Jose
at the age of 52.
Stanley R. Butkivich passed away Wednesday, March 16 in San Jose at the age of 52.
He was the loving husband of Jackie Butkivich of Gilroy; devoted father of Erin, Michelle and Rebecca Butkivich all of Gilroy; son of the late Stanley and
Mary Butkivich; dear brother of Marie Oliveri (Jerry) of Rancho Palos
Verdes, John Butkivich (Gloria) of Glendale, Ariz, and Anne McGinn of Troy,
Mich. He is also survived by a cast of thousands who loved him.
Stanley was born and raised in San Pedro. He graduated from San Pedro High School and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo with a degree in Engineering. He proudly worked for FMC Ordinance Division/ United Defense, Santa Clara for 30 years. He was Involved in his daughters local interests including the YMCA Indian Princess where he served as a Chief. He was also a member of the Los Padres Softball Team in Gilroy. He owned and operated Dance Unlimited with his wife, Jackie.
Memorial Services will be held at 2pm Monday, March 21 – 2:00pm at Habing Family Funeral Home, Gilroy.
It was Stan’s wish to send his daughters to college. A fund has been established in his name to help cover those expenses. Stan Butkivich Memorial Fund, c/o South Valley National Bank, 500 Tennant Station, Morgan Hill, CA 95037.
