January 24, 2025

Mr. Prybylski Inducted into CT Veterans Hall of Fame

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I want to congratulate Mrs. Linda Prybylski on the induction of her late husband, Stanley J. Prybylski, into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame.

Stanley’s commitment to our state and nation is admirable and very deserving of this incredible honor.

Congratulations!

Stanley J. Prybylski of Southbury (United States Marine Corps) – Posthumously

Stanley James Prybylski was born on October 20, 1944, on a 100-year-old family farm in Danbury, Connecticut, as the eldest and only son with three siblings and many family relatives. He attended local Danbury schools from kindergarten through Grade 12, received a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from Western Connecticut State University and a master’s in public administration from the University of Hartford.

Mr. Prybylski enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps Alpha unit from August 1968 to October 1969, during which he was wounded with severe injuries in Quang Tre, Vietnam. He recuperated in Yokosuka, Japan for three months and became a recipient of the Purple Heart.

After a military honorable discharge, Mr. Prybylski began a lifelong career in criminal justice. He was employed by the Danbury Police Department as a police officer, the Connecticut Municipal Police Training Center as a police motor vehicle instructor, the California Department of Corrections as a corrections officer and trainer, and as a probation officer in Bridgeport and Waterbury. Several police and training courses were attended to further the implementation and enhancement of program policies with the passion of justice without judgment.

In addition to public service employment, Mr. Prybylski volunteered in various Southbury civic organizations, including the Beautification Committee, the Jaycees, the Young Republicans, the Conservation Commission, and VFW Post 1607. He volunteered at Southbury school functions and events of his parish of Sacred Heart Church. As a volunteer, he enjoyed subordinate and leadership roles in the organizations he served.

Mr. Prybylski passed away February 17, 2024, at the age of 79 from an extended illness with Parkinson’s disorder, which was diagnosed by the VA. His legacy of service remains with his wife of fifty years, Linda (Polubinski), as well as four children, six grandchildren, three sisters, and extended families.