Stan “Red” Bazydola

Born February 27, 1935, in Stamford, Connecticut, he is the son of the late Stanley John and Estelle Gavel Bazydola, Sr. Stan was a graduate of Catholic University and post-graduate of the University of Connecticut. He served as a Captain in the United States Air Force, and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Stan was also Third Degree in the Knights of Columbus. He worked as a mechanical engineer and program manager for Sikorsky Aircraft for over 40 years and was a train enthusiast. Stan and Peg raised their family in Fairfield, Connecticut, until his retirement. They then moved to New Bern, North Carolina, where they enjoyed many years of boating, traveling and family visits. In 2014, Stan and Peg moved to Nashville and continued to be active with traveling and the many activities Nashville provided.  Stan grew to love ice hockey both as a hockey Dad and spectator.  Originally a Hartford Whalers fan, Stan ironically became a Carolina Hurricanes fan when he and the Whalers moved to North Carolina. He then became a Nashville Predators fan after moving to Tennessee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved daughter in law, Traci Watcke Bazydola.