Obituary of Bryan K. Stanton

Bryan K. Stanton of Wurtsboro, New York, entered into rest on Sunday, December 5, 2010 at the Middletown Campus of Orange Regional Medical Center. Born on July 14,1966 Bryan was the beloved son of William R. and Donna Case Stanton He is survived by his loving parents and beloved son, Bryan II, all of Wurtsboro. In addition, he is survived by one uncle in particular, Bruce Miller of Monticello as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and his companion, Mary Crispell He was blessed with countless dear friends throughout the region. He graduated from Dover Business College in New Jersey where he excelled in Computer Science. He had remarkable skills as a web designer and computer technician. He was a devoted volunteer of the Wurtsboro Fire Company #1 where he served with the Fire Police and as Secretary. Bryan was the 2010 recipient of the Stephen Taylor Award of Courage. Having a lifetime of illness, Bryan showed exceptional courage in the face of adversity and was always friendly and cheerful. He had an indomitable spirit and lived life with a wonderfully warm and often self-deprecating sense of humor. His impersonations of cartoon characters such as Donald Duck were impeccable. He was extremely helpful, generous, and reliable. His vehicles over the years were true indications of who Bryan really was. He loved the color purple to such an extent, he once owned a purple Blazer. His current truck is truly indicative of his passion for the fire company. In the words of his son, Bryan II, "He was a great Dad, going through so much more than anyone could ever imagine and nothing ever could keep him down. He was a real life Superman,-nearly invincible. Nothing could ever match up to the willpower he had, he was my true hero." Cremation will be at the convenience of the family. A memorial service will be held for Bryan on Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 7:00pm at the Wurtsboro Firehouse on Sullivan Street in Wurtsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wurtsboro Fire Company #1 or the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the VanInwegen-Kenny, Inc. Funeral Home of Wurtsboro. For additional information please visit www.kennyfuneralhome.com