Over our 82 year history, one thing that seems to ring true in all alumni, faculty, staff, and families is the true value of the Admiral Farragut Academy experience. Memories of marching, formations, roommates and more dominate conversations about “my time at Farragut.” With that said, there is also usually one person, a figure on campus during their time at Admiral Farragut Academy, whether North or South, that was truly unforgettable. The subject of so many of those memories.
It is with a heavy heart we report to you the passing of our beloved Coach Stan Slaby at 1835 hours on Saturday evening, May 28, 2016, at the NJ Veteran’s Home in Vineland, New Jersey.
Coach & Mrs. Coach (Polly – “Our Mom away from Home!”)
Shortly before his passing, he was visited by a group of Farragut men including Bill Wyrick ‘75N, Dave Owens ‘76N, Frank Porcellini ‘80N, and David ‘75N & Ethan Lipsky ‘18. The VA Nursing Staff did a wonderful job looking after Coach and making sure he was as comfortable as can be under the circumstances. He was administered pain medication to keep him relaxed but labored in his breathing. He opened his eyes on occasion and still applied that firm squeeze of the hand we all remember.
Coach and AFA Graduate & Moon Walker, RADM Alan Shepard
QB American International College
Plans for Coach Slaby’s Funeral are as follows:
- Sunday June 5th, 1400 – 1630 a Viewing will take place at Anderson and Campbell Funeral Home (732-349-5700), 703 Main Street Toms River, New Jersey 08753.
- Monday June 6th @ 1000, a Memorial Service will be held at the Cathedral of the Air, 264 Hope Chapel Road, Lakehurst, New Jersey 08733.
Hotel Accommodations
The Hilton Garden Inn, Lakewood, New Jersey on Route 70, (just off Exit 89A Garden State Parkway) will act as our base camp following Sunday’s viewing. This hotel is approximately 9 miles from Main Street, Toms River and 9 Miles from the Cathedral of the Air in Lakehurst.
Hilton Garden Inn
1885 Highway 70 West
Lakewood, NJ 08701
Tel: (732) 262-5232
If you plan to attend, please notify David Lipsky ’75N at idlipsky@yahoo.com.