Dean Samuel

Stahl

A longtime Chelsea resident, Dean passed away on November 13 ^th at the Don Orione Home in East Boston following a lengthy illness. He was 87 years of age. Born in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, he was one of nine children of the late Jacob S. and Maude (Crum) Stahl. Dean was raised and attended schools in rural Pennsylvania. He enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He served honorably in the Navy at the rank of Machinist Mate 3 ^rd Class. While stationed at the Charlestown Naval Shipyard and taking leave from the base, he was introduced to, courted and married a local Chelsea girl, the former Stella A. Richard. Receiving his discharge in 1954 he settled in Chelsea with his beloved wife and remained in Chelsea for ever after. He spent most his life on Gillooly Road with his wife, daughter and extended family. Dean worked as a commercial fish cutter in Boston's fish pier primarily for the former A&P Distribution Center. Since his childhood in Pennsylvania, Dean loved drawing and sketching. In his lifetime Dean also enjoyed music, sports, baking his renowned brownies, playing the harmonica, reminiscing about his country up bringing in Pennsylvania, his dog Sandy and singing old-time songs in his distinguished baritone voice. In addition to his parents Dean was also predeceased by all eight siblings; Robert, Kathleen, Clyde, Kenneth Henry, Donnie, Glenn Stahl and John Wayne. With the passing of his wife two months ago, Dean was widowed after 66 years of marriage to his beloved wife Stella A. (Richard) Stahl. He is survived by his devoted daughter Karen Stahl of Chelsea. He is also survived by several in-laws, nieces and nephews and extended family members.