J.F. Stone

Pawleys Island J.F. Noris Stone age 82, died Monday, June 1, 2009 at his residence. J.F. Noris Stone was born in Holyoke, MA on September 12, 1926. He was the son of Noris J. Stone and Edwina Favreau. He was raised in the area of New Canaan, Connecticut. He went to school in the "Little Red School House" on Carter Street in New Canaan from the first to fifth grades. He then graduated from New Canaan High School. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served in the Philippines and China during World War II. He was called back to service for the Korean War but stayed in the States until he was discharged. On May 22, 1948, he married Elizabeth Cerretani and settled in Vista, NY. He worked in the family business, Noris J. Stone & Sons as a water systems contractor. He became president of the company from 1960 to 1985 until his retirement. Upon retirement he and his wife Elizabeth moved to Pawleys Island, SC. He became the manager in charge of grounds at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church for the next twenty years. He was under the direction of Reverend Charles Snopek and Reverend Patrick Stenson. He is preceded in death by a sister, Joan Stone Apy of Dania, FL. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth and eight children; Noris J. Stone II and three grandchildren; Lorraine Stone Brown and her husband Ronald and two grandchildren; David LaRoche and his wife Constance and three grandchildren; Suzanne Stone Hill and three grandchildren; Karen Stone Capalbo and her husband Frank and three grandchildren; Michael Stone and his wife Tami and three grandchildren; Dennis Stone and his wife Lynn and three grandchildren; Michele Stone Schneider and her husband Chet and two grandchildren. He is also survived by ten great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roger J. Stone and his wife Gloria of Vista, NY. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM Saturday June 6, 2009 at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. Inurnment will follow at the church columbarium. The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 P.M. Friday, June 5, 2009 at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to, Tidelands Hospice House 2591 N. Fraser St. Georgetown, SC 29440 or Birthright of Georgetown Inc., 1905 Front St. Georgetown, SC 29440. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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J.F. Stone

June 2, 2009