Stanley Mario Perrone, 64 years old, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 18, in the arms of his loving family at Yale New Haven Hospital. Throughout his illness, he remained steadfast in hope and perseverance. Even in the darkest of times, he reminded us with his humor that it is important to laugh.

Stan, as most people knew him, owned and operated Kesco Electric and Home Improvement Company, which was his pride and joy. Many customers became beloved friends, and Stan was known for being a dependable and trustworthy businessman.

His family was the center of his world. He was a devoted son, loving brother, proud father, and doting grandfather; additionally, he was fortunate to find the love of his life in his high school sweetheart, Karen, to whom he was married for 44 years. He enjoyed being a world traveler and inspired his family to embrace new cultures.

Stan was born in Stamford and was a devout Catholic with a deep faith; he served as an altar boy and Eucharistic minister. Out of pride for his community, he volunteered with the Newtown Christmas Tree Lighting for more than 35 years. He was Italian, loved exercise, and loved eating.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Perrone of West Haven, Conn.; children, Elizabeth & Sean Perrone-Gray of Westbrook, Conn., and Nicholas & Kara Perrone of New Haven, Conn.; grandchildren, Sammi, Evan, Sophia, Douglas, Miranda, Naomi, Cole, and Mei Lin; parents, Constantine (Stanley) and Michelina Perrone of Micco, Fla.; and siblings, Denise Perrone of Sebastian, Fla., Michael & Veronica Perrone of New Milford, Joseph Perrone of Thailand, Steven Perrone of Newtown, and Marie & Mark O’Donnell of Monroe.

Friends may call Sunday, December 22, from 2 to 5 pm, at Honan Funeral Home, 58 Main Street, Newtown with personal remembrances to begin at 4 pm.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, December 23, at 10:30 am in St Rose of Lima Church, 46 Church Hill Road, Newtown.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Stanley’s honor to Ann’s Place, 80 Saw Mill Road, Danbury CT 06810, at annsplace.org; or Habitat for Humanity at habitat.org.