Stanley Derechinsky, age 85 of Pittsgrove, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at home.

Stanley was born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph and Mary (Epstein) Derechinsky and lived in Pittsgrove most of his life. He was a US Army veteran having served during the Korean War. Prior to retirement, Stanley was the Produce Manager for A & P Food Market in Salem, New Jersey for 35 years. He was later employed in the maintenance department for Arthur P. Schalick High School in Pittsgrove for 15 years. Stanley was a member of Sons of Jacob Synagogue of Vineland. He enjoyed traveling, watching boxing, baseball and sharing time with his family.

Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years, Phyllis (Freedman) Derechinsky of Pittsgrove. Also his four children, Robin Rapach and her husband John, Lee Derechinsky and his wife Tammie, Jodi Zane and her husband Steven and Scott Derechinsky, all of Pittsgrove. Also 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchidlren and his canine companion Sam.

Graveside funeral services will be held (today) Monday, December 5 ^th 2016 at 2:00 PM from Alliance Cemetery, Pittsgrove, NJ., with Rabbi Yisroel Rapoport officiating.

Please visit wbfuneralhome.com to send online condolences to the family.

Arrangements are by the WAINWRIGHT-BERNHARDT Funeral Home, Vineland.