Stanley E. Launza, Sr. was born February 14, 1960 in Dallas, Texas to Joseph Launza, Sr. and Doris Mae Launza.

Stanley received his education in the Dallas Public Schools and was a 1978 graduate of South Oak Cliff High School. Later he obtained a certificate of completion in HVAC Universal- Basic Blue Print Reading and Technician Type Universal. He was last employed at Xylem Inc. Manufacturing where he was a production materials lead.

Stanley transitioned on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Launza, Sr. and Doris Mae Launza; brothers, Danny Ray Launza and Michael Earl Launza; sisters, Delores Diane Hillard and Deborah Kay Launza Owens.

He leaves to cherish his memory: daughters, Angelia Denise Launza Pleasant and Andrea Nicole Launza; son, Stanley Launza, Jr.; brothers, Joseph Launza, Jr. and Gregory Wayne Launza, Sr.; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of other relatives and friends.