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Stanley

(S.)

Orkin

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Stanley S. Orkin, 86 years of age, of West Hartford, formerly of Vernon, died Sunday, May 5, 2013. He was the husband of the late Marilyn (Betts) Orkin. Born in The Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Doris Orkin. He was a US Army veteran. Stanley graduated from NYU with a BSME and West Virginia University with a MSME. With his degrees, Stan became a very successful and prominent engineer and inventor with the Kamatics Corporation in Bloomfield. As a co-founder of this Kaman Corporation subsidiary of the Kaman Corporation, Stan held numerous patents in his name. Besides his love for work, Stan was a loving husband and a good friend to a great many dear friends, especially Sally Gross as well as an avid reader whom had an emotional affinity for Israel, visiting there several times. He leaves his sons, Terence B. Orkin and his wife Leslie of Mansfield, MA, and Curtis B. Orkin of West Hartford; and five grandchildren, Rachel, Dana, Mitchell, Benjamin, and Cassie Orkin. He was predeceased by his sister, Gloria Rabinowitz, and her late husband, Ephraim Rabinowitz.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in the Chapel of the Weinstein Mortuary, 640 Farmington Ave., Hartford. Interment will follow in Mt. Ararat Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Marilyn and Stanley Orkin Fund at the Jewish Community Foundation, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite D, West Hartford, CT 06117. For further information, directions, or to sign the guest book for Stanley, please visit online www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: TONY CAPELLA

From ELLINGTON, C T

Posted On: May 7, 2013

I worked with Stan for many years at Kamatics. He was one of the 3 most infuential people that I had the pleasure of knowing and working with during my time working at Kaman. One was Charlie Kaman the other was Al Whitfield. These three men were the heart and soul of Kamatics. It was a pleasure to have known Stan. May God bless him always.

From: Chris Hamel

From Charleston, SC

Posted On: May 7, 2013

I had the absolute pleasure of working for Stan when I started my career at Kamatics in 1981. His mentorship has helped shape my career to this day. Stan was a true gentleman and brilliant engineer.

From: Scott Scranton

From Wallingford, Ct.

Posted On: May 7, 2013

I worked with Stan @ Kamatics for nearly 20 years. As a fellow Engineer we shared an appreciation for all things mechanical and also the challenges of solving customers' problems. I learned a lot from working with Stan and he will truly be missed. May God bless him.

From: Sue Foat

From Waikoloa, HI

Posted On: May 8, 2013

I did not know you Mr. Stanley Orkin but I do know your son Curt and your beautiful grandchildren Dana, Mitch and Cassie. You created a lovely legacy that will not die. Reading about your extraordinary life, I now understand where the Orkin Family gets their talent, brains and determination. May you rest in eternal Peace.

From: Sue Foat

From Waikoloa, HI

Posted On: May 8, 2013

I did not know you Mr. Stanley Orkin but I do know your son Curt and your beautiful grandchildren Dana, Mitch and Cassie. You created a lovely legacy that will not die. Reading about your extraordinary life, I now understand where the Orkin Family gets their talent, brains and determination. May you rest in eternal Peace.

From: Alice and David Power

From Unionville, CT

Posted On: May 9, 2013

I worked with Stan for many years at Kamatics and so did David. I always enjoyed his straightforward approach and his brilliance as an engineer and inventor.

In his later years, when he came back to work for Kamatics, he would always give me a big hug and tell me; "Alice, the most important thing in life is your relationships, without them you have nothing." I will always remember and respect those words...

I am sorry I was not able to attend Stan's funeral, but I would like to pay my respects and tell the family how much he meant to those of us that worked beside him for so many years. He truly was an inspiring individual. My condolences to you all.

Regards,

Alice and David Power

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