Stan Cross
Stanley Cross former Nova Southeastern University Registrar, of Tamarac died Saturday at home. Stan was born September 24, 1938 at Beth Israel Hospital in Newark, N.J. to the late Lauretta and Stephen Cross. Stan was a graduate of Irvington High School, Montclair State University, Seton Hall University, Nova Southeastern University, and New York University. Stan was called up his Senior Year to serve in the Air Force during the Berlin Crisis. His famous comment was "I shall return" and he did return to graduate!
Having spent over 40 years in higher education as a registrar, in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and most recently in Florida; Stan retired in 2008.
Knowing Stan was to know a true family man. Stan enjoyed being with his family above all. He was a coach in many different sports while his sons were growing up. Stan was President of the Plantation Eagles soccer Club and the Booster Club for Cardinal Gibbons Football.
As Stan stood by and encouraged his family in life. So too we were given the greatest gift of being with him these last nine months as he fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Stan is survived by his wife Jeri, his two sons, Stanley and Stephen, his nephew Brian, his Sister in law Carol (Stan), his Goddaughter Jennifer Babcock, and will be sadly missed by his many numerous friends and relatives both near and far.
Stan will be buried at the Palm Beach National Cemetery, Lake Worth, Florida. Visiting hours will at the Palm Beach National Chapel from 2 - 6 on Sunday, March 20th. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Saint Gabriel Catholic Church in Pompano Beach, on Monday, March 21st at 11 a.m. The funeral will be at the Palm Beach National Cemetery Lake Worth, at 1:15 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations either to St. Gabriel Catholic Church in Pompano Beach, Fl. Or to Racing for Cancer, www.racingforcancer.com.