Stanley Chanson's Obituary
Stanley Chanson was born May 14th, 1930 in the Bronx, New York to Bessie and David Sluchan. As an adolescent he showed great aptitude for athletics, softball and table tennis were among his favorites. Growing up, Stanley’s father David who was a painter by trade, forbid him from following in his footsteps, and insisted that his son pursued an education, which would be the catalyst that drove Stanley towards achieving success. He graduated from D. Wood Clinton High School, and went on to City College. After graduating, Stanley was driven by his inherent desire to help others, it ultimately resulted in him channeling his efforts into social work. As a social worker he assisted in working with troubled teens who were active members of street gangs, where he attempted to address the deep underlying issues afflicting them by suppressing their pain, and building their confidence. All the while never realizing that the woman he would meet, and fall in love with was a social worker as well. One day after taking a weekend trip to a Dude Ranch in Pennsylvania in 1955, he met Miriam Schulman who would later become his wife. On January 29th 1956 they were married and had two children, Mark and Amy. Stanley went on to become a salesman in specialty advertising, where he worked tirelessly to become the best in the field. Endeavoring to open an office in Manhattan New York, he interviewed and hired Rosemarie Campbell to manage Around the Clock Promotions. In time, both the business and bond between them flourished and grew, to where she became a part of his family. The subsequent success of the business enabled him to travel and see the world with his loved ones. Some of their interests included the American wine and Food Society, which brought him together with other people who focused on wine education. Other hobbies included the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, where they enjoyed the Collections, libraries, and special exhibitions, as well as Broadway musicals and shows. Because his Wife Mimi was legally blind, he would narrate all the shows for her, which gave him so much pleasure. He later applied for a Seeing Eye dog for his wife from the Fidelco Institute in Hartford, Connecticut. A German shepherd guide dog whose name was Xenia. She was the center of attraction wherever they went and he looked forward to their daily adventures. Stanley was also an avid supporter of the Democratic system, and made an ongoing effort to be politically involved, He loved and embraced being a New Yorker, to the point that when he moved to Florida, his political passion would reach his doorstep in the form of his favorite newspaper, The New York Times; He didn’t go a day without reading it. He was very funny with a great sense of humor, always ready to tell stories of his life. Stanley and his wife were snow bunnies for a while, spending winters in Florida, opting to enjoy summers in their hometown. Eventually, Stanley relocated to Pompano Beach Florida after his beloved wife’s passing, where he continued to work part-time and call it home full time.
Stanley’s appetite for life and jovial nature were only eclipsed by his desire to help, and share himself with others. He wouldn’t want us to mourn his death, instead he would prefer we celebrate his life. Stanley’s life serves as an example of the selflessness and love that we all inherently have within us to give. A shining example of human empathy and compassion that refused to sit idle and ignore the plight of those in need around him. Stanley will be missed greatly, and while his presence wasn’t always noticed, his absence will be felt. With his work done here on earth, he is undoubtedly reunited with his loving wife in the best of places.
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