Stanley Skala age 84 of Crete, IL. passed away Sept. 28,2012. Beloved husband of Sharon Skala nee Wight. Loving father of Gerard (Vicky), William, and Gerianne (Tom) Pantelleria. Cherished grandfather of Racheal (Greg) Parry, Sara, Ellen, Anthony, Jessica, Brendan Taylor and Emily Pantelleria. Great grandfather of three. Dear brother of Josephine Torchia and Tillie Plaza. Brother-in-law of Dorothy Skala. Preceded in death by six brothers, two sisters, granddaughter Stephanie and parents George and Barbara Drzal-Skala. Visitation Monday from 3:00 until 8:00 P.M. at The Smits Funeral Homes-Steger Memorial Chapel 3045 Chicago Rd. Steger. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday October 2, 2012. 10:00 A.M. at St. Liborius Church - Steger, IL. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL. Stanley retired from the USPS after 25 years of service, was a member of the Lansing Knights of Columbus, past Commander East Hazel Crest American Legion Post 1139 and Korean War Veteran www.smitsfh.com.