Harry Stanley (“Stan”) Ernenwein passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Born on April 28, 1934 in Brooklyn NY, Stan was a graduate of Hicksville High School and SUNY Farmingdale, where he majored in Advertising Art.
A lifetime basketball fan, he played varsity basketball in both high school and college. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Stan had a long career in the photography manufacturing business, retiring as founder and co-owner of Rolev Manufacturing Corp. He and his wife Connie raised their family in Port Washington, NY, where Stan was a Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts and coached CYO basketball, and they were active members of St. Peter’s Church. More recently, they lived in Highland Lake, NY and Palm Desert, CA.
Stan spent his life enjoying the waters and woods of Sullivan County, NY (he and Connie met as teenagers riding horses in Barryville, NY). He had a lifetime love of horses, dogs, woodworking and art, and his many artistic creations adorn his house and those of his children and grandchildren. His art skills were often exhibited with hand-crafted displays he created for events held at Palm Valley Country Club in Palm Desert.
After retiring, Stan busied himself with woodworking and volunteer work at The Living Desert and Pegasus Therapeutic Riding In Palm Desert. He and Connie enjoyed their retirement with many trips together around the world and across the U.S.A.
Stan’s calling card was his natural happy demeanor and kindness of spirit. He was always glad to share good stories and friendly conversation. People (and animals) immediately recognized the warmth of his personality and took to him immediately. His presence will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Stan was predeceased by his parents Harry and Dorothy. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Connie (née Clarkin); his sister Lorraine Shookhoff; his children Robert Ernenwein (Kristi), Ellen Turner (Darren, RIP) and John Ernenwein (Nancy); in addition to 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
For those looking to do something in Stan’s memory, he would love it if you would pet a dog or even better, give a horse a hug for him.
Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Friday, January 12, 2024: Visitation at Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home in Port Jervis, NY, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 13, 2024: Funeral Mass at St Anthony of Padua in Yulan, NY at 10:30 a.m. with burial to follow in Eldred NY.