Stanley Mousetis
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Stanley Mousetis, originally from Washington, entered heaven Tuesday, March 6, 2018. His big, caring, godly heart finally earned its rest.
Affectionately known as Mousie, dad, Popou, Pop, Pro-Popou, coach and Mr. Mouse, he leaves a legacy of a large, loving family, being a hard-working, positive role model to many, and a major presence in the world of high school and collegiate wrestling as an athlete, official and coach.
He was a son of Xenophon and Angela Mousetis, both immigrants from the Greek island of Icaria. They preceded him in death, along with five brothers; a sister; two amazing wives (his words), Alice Dubelle and Gretchen McDowell; and a beloved granddaughter, Carmen Rizzi.
He lived in Washington, Bellefonte and Lancaster. He worked at everything from being a delivery boy, to packing glass at Atlas Glass Factory, to running his uncle’s restaurant at age 16, to being a gandy dancer on the railroad, lugging Wearever cookware around on the bus, to working in the kitchen at Franklin & Marshall College to pay for his room and board. Finally, and sometimes during all this and more, he was a teacher, truant officer and cross-country and wrestling coach.
He is survived by a sister in California, Lee Blanas; six children with Alice, his first wife: Mike (Jeannie), Steve (Cindy), Tim (Bobbi), John (Adele), Lori Mousetis and Helen (Joe) Rizzi; 15 grandchildren and spouses; and 14 great-grandchildren with three more on the way. Family was his greatest joy on earth. He will be eternally loved and missed by these and many extended family members and friends.
One of his favorite t-shirts read, “If you say your prayers and live a good life, when you die you will go to Washington, PA.” He is getting his wish, because he did.
Friends will be received from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday in William G. Neal Funeral Homes Ltd., Washington. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, in Abundant Life Baptist Church, 269 Cameron Road, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to St. Jude’s or Shriner’s hospitals, the ASPCA, Smile Train or Victory Family Church in Lancaster.
Additional information and a guest book are available at www.NealFuneralHome.com.