Stanley Caszmar Łowicki, age 91, of Greenville, Delaware, died on November 20, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. The second son of Makary (“Walter”) Łowicki and Czesława (“Tessie”) Kryspin Łowicki, Stanley was born in an apartment above their small store at 236 N. Monroe Street in Wilmington in 1933. He recounted stories of precariously playing in the street by his home as a young boy among the leather skins discarded by the Allied Kid tannery next door and of the great love and steadfast drive of his hard-working, self-sacrificing parents, who—with singleness of mind—did all they could to ensure that he and his brother would have a better and good life.
The family’s tight-knit bond and “Polish work ethic” meant reverence for education and the development of a strong moral character, and Stanley dutifully and naturally excelled in both. He attended St. Hedwig and Mary C.I. Williams elementary schools, Bayard Junior High School and graduated from Wilmington High School in 1952. He had a brilliant intellect and was a dynamic and accomplished student leader, serving as elected Student Council Class President. He received diverse accolades—from being voted “most popular” and “most brilliant boy,” to winning an award for “best posture” and a prestigious scholarship.
Stanley was a first-generation college graduate of the University of Delaware, earning a B.A. in History in 1956. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and further served in elected roles, including as President of the Student Government Association and the Omicron Delta Kappa Society, and was recognized as one of the university’s most distinguished students. He went on to earn a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, where he graduated 10th in his class in 1959.
Following law school and also having worked at times as a lineman for General Motors assembling cars—Stanley was first admitted to the Bar in 1959 and in 1960 in Delaware. He was in federal service from 1962 to 1966, including as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware, appointed by Robert F. Kennedy. During those years, he never lost a case, though he did have one hung jury, and he once received a personal letter from J. Edgar Hoover congratulating him on his skillful prosecution of a bank robbery case.
Stanley co-founded the law firm O’Donnell, Hughes, and Lowicki, and later established his own private law practice, to which he dedicated himself for the rest of his career, in addition to serving terms as President of the Delaware Chapter of the Federal Bar Association and the Historical Society. Stanley loved the law and remained passionate until his final days about ensuring its just application for the benefit of people and society with equity and reason.
Outside his professional life, Stanley’s two daughters, Eve and Jane, from his first marriage to Catherine DeLellis were the center and joy of his life. He delighted in every moment of the shared journey of life and unfailingly encouraged their abilities and dreams beyond fear. A constant support and friend, he took pride in their achievements and provided an endless source of laughter, stories, knowledge and adventure—at home and abroad. Notably, for nine years and without fail, he traveled from Delaware to New York City to be with them every other weekend before they left for college, ensuring close connection across childhood and beyond. They will forever be grateful for, and carry with them, his love and care, and are devastated by his loss.
Stanley also loved spending time with other family and friends and approached life with an irrepressible zest—always encouraging others to “savor the center of a sweet summer watermelon.” Endlessly strong and agile himself, he relished his role as primary caregiver to his parents up until their deaths—his mother’s at nearly 92 and his father’s at 108. He deeply admired and missed his brother Edward, who died too soon, and held deep affection for his nephew Scott and son-in-law Massimo. He delighted in watching his two grandchildren Claudio and Chiara grow and was enormously proud of their accomplishments and of the good people they have become. From his second marriage, Stanley cherished what remained a lifetime of friendship, love, and connection to extended family.
An avid conversationalist, Stanley spoke easily with strangers and loved pushing jokes to the limit in an effort to spread kindness and levity far and wide. He was involved in many clubs and organizations, including the Wilmington Ski Club, the Delaware Arts Center, and Longwood Gardens. He enjoyed co-organizing high school reunions, and attending monthly high school class luncheons was an ongoing priority.
A true jack of many trades, Stanley earned certification in welding and even his pilot’s license in his spare time. He undertook countless projects—gardening, photography, and building everything from a car and grandfather clocks to a big yellow canoe with his kids. He was a wonderful and often experimental cook, loved to go to farmers markets, and delighted in delivering fresh produce to friends. Known for his thriftiness, he regularly provided advice on finding bargains and enjoying the simple life. He was always quick to lend a hand and lighten the burdens of others.
Extremely well read, Stanley loved literature and enjoyed reciting poems from memory that often spoke to the improbability of one’s own life and inspired the embrace of its full potential. He was a longtime member and usher at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, where he found peace and community. He also loved art and music, particularly opera played loud in the car with the windows rolled down. Stanley was eccentric in many ways, unafraid to be himself, to make the case for what’s right, and to show emotion, deep sensitivity and love.
The loss of his infectious curiosity, “exquisite knowledge,” kind positivity, and warm friendship is profound. Stanley’s legacy endures in the lives he touched—with wit, wisdom, hard work, and an unwavering belief in love and strength of character.
Stanley’s daughters extend sincere thanks to all friends and family, the team at St. Francis Hospital, other care providers, and Christ Church Christiana Hundred.
Stanley is predeceased by his dear parents, Czesława and Makary, and his brother Edward Łowicki. He is survived by his beloved daughters, Eve Łowicki (with Kevin), and Jane Łowicki-Zucca (with Massimo); grandchildren Claudio and Chiara Łowicki-Zucca; his nephew Scott Łowicki (with Debbie), other nieces and nephews, including Dina and Steven Bogino; and cousins John and Joan Łowicki, Mary Duncan and their families.
A funeral service will be held at Christ Church Christiana Hundred, 505 E. Buck Road, Wilmington, DE at 10:00 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2025, immediately followed by committal of ashes within the All Saints Memorial Garden and a reception in the First Parish Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Christ Church Christiana Hundred, the Delaware Lawyers Assistance Program, and the Delaware Bar Foundation.
