John Walter Stanley Jr.

John (Jack) Walter Stanley, Jr., 88, of Johns Creek, GA (formerly of Long Island, NY, Commack, NY, Coconut Creek, FL and Ocala, FL) passed away October 4, 2017.

Born in Queens, NY on August 29, 1929 to the late Julia Walsh Stanley and John Walter Stanley, Sr., Jack spent his youth in Rockaway Beach, NY where he graduated high school and was a lifeguard on Rockaway Beach. Jack was Honorably discharged from the United States Army receiving a World War II Victory Medal and an Army Occupation Medal in Japan. He attended Fordham University and the NYPD Police Academy where he was selected by the NYC District Attorney's office to work in Criminal Investigations. After retiring from NYC, he worked for NY Health and Hospital Corporation as a Director for the Office of the Inspector General. Jack retired to South Florida with his wife Jean and spent his time golfing, boating, swimming and fishing.

Jack is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean Iachetta Stanley, his five children, stepson and stepdaughter; Mary Stanley McCabe, John W. Stanley III, Claudia Stanley Scheibe, Paul Stanley, Barbara Stanley Dyckman, Joseph Dalton and Jeanine Dalton Schmid, as well as 17 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

Jack was loved and respected by all who knew him and will always be remembered for his kindness and love of animals.

A memorial service is being planned and will be held on Long Island in April 2018, on what would have been his 31st wedding anniversary.

Condolences may be expressed at www.mcdonaldandson.com.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home, 150 Sawnee Drive, Cumming, GA 30040 (770) 886.9899

In lieu of flowers please make a contribution in Mr. Stanley's name to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

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