Ernest T. (Pinky) Stefanik

Ernest T. (Pinky) Stefanik, 83, of Woonsocket passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 30, 2012 at St. Antoine Residence in No. Smithfield, RI. Born on April 12, 1928, he was the loving husband of Phyllis J. (Nordberg) Stefanik and the son of the late John and Mary (Skalak) Stefanik.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and employed by the Mark Stevens/CVS Corporation for 39 years. He enjoyed coaching, playing and watching sports. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
He is survived by two sons, David T. Stefanik and his wife Paige of Woonsocket, John R. Stefanik and his wife Karen of Blackstone, MA. and a daughter, Barbara L. Blackburn and her husband Don of Woonsocket. He was also the father of the late Robert G. Stefanik.
He was the brother of the late Edward, Joseph, Stanley, Walter, Louise, Rose (Jacobs), Stacia (Jacobs), Amelia (Merlet), Sophie (Merlet), Julia (Fied), Josephine (O'Hara), and Monica (Lambert).
He was the loving grandfather of Cody, Cameron, Kristin and Brennan Stefanik.
Private funeral arrangements will be provided by Kubaska Funeral Home in Woonsocket.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Antoine Special Care Unit, 10 Rhodes Ave, No. Smithfield, RI 02896
The Stefanik family would like to express their thanks and appreciation to the staff and caregivers who cared for him at the St. Antoine Special Care Unit. You truly made his transition to eternal life much easier.