Stanley Uzar

 Stanley Uzar , beloved father, devoted husband, dear brother, loving son, and soccer coach, passed away on January 18th, 2026 at age 49, surrounded by family and love.

  Born on July 11, 1976 in Passaic, New Jersey, Stan was known to many as “Coach.” His passion for soccer was matched only by his love for his family and his commitment to guiding young athletes looking out for their best interests. 

  Whether pacing the sidelines at St. Joe’s or cheering from the stands at all of his boy’s games, Stan was a pillar of strength in the community. His favorite moments are spent watching his own children grow, play sports and achieve their best, fostering a spirit of teamwork’s and integrity. He was a devoted and loving husband and tremendously selfless father. 

    He grew up in Elmwood Park,  NJ attending St. Leo’s grammar school, then moved on to St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale where he played varsity soccer. After high - school he attended Villanova and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. After he graduated Villanova, he lived outside Philadelphia until moving to the Boston area, where he lived near his brother Rich for many years. He met Brigette in 2004, and moved back to New Jersey in 2005. Brigette and Stan married on a summer day in 2007 in Stony Point, NY. In 2007, they moved to the Montvale, NJ community where they later welcomed their sons Evan Lukas and Carter Joseph. 

Stan spent most of his career with S&P Global, formerly S&P Dow Jones starting in Boston, Massachusetts and transitioning to Manhattan, NY. 

 Stan loved soccer, ice hockey, the NJ Devils, boating, camping, grilling pool-side, hiking with his dogs and family, mustangs, building cars, drag racing , the outdoors, and most importantly spending time with Evan, Carter, Brig, Duke and his extended family. 

He is survived by his loving wife, Brigette; his children, Evan and Carter; his mother Sophie and step- father Ernest Trinca; his mother-in-law Cindy Mogg; his brothers Richard (Wendi) and Dennis, brother-in-law Bruce (Jessyca) Mogg; his niece and nephews Brendan, Ryan, Hannah and James; and a legacy that lives on in the many players he coached.

Preceded by his father, John Uzar and father-in-law, Bruce Mogg Sr.

Family and friends will gather for visitation at Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home, 109 Darlington Avenue, Ramsey, NJ on Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 3-8 PM. 

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, January 23, 2026  at 12 Noon at Our Lady of Mercy RC Church, 2 Fremont Avenue, Park Ridge, NJ. Interment will follow at Ascension Cemetery, 650 Saddle River Road, Airmont, NY.

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