Stanley Joseph Lojko

Stanley Joseph Lojko, Jr., 79, of Merrimack, NH, passed away on November 2, 2026, following a period of declining health.

Born on August 13, 1947, Stan was the son of Mary (Cohane) and Stanley J. Lojko, Sr. Raised in Salem, he graduated from Salem High School and earned a business degree from Bryant & Stratton. From an early age, Stan worked alongside his parents and siblings in the family business, Stanley J. Lojko & Sons, a leather trimming factory.

In 1968, Stan married his high school sweetheart, Linda E. Parent, beginning a loving marriage and partnership that would span 58 years. Together, they opened several gift shops, including Nautical Decor in Essex Village, MA, and The Treasure Chest, at Pickering Wharf, Liberty Tree Mall, and Fox Run Mall.

In 1986, Stan and Linda made Merrimack, NH, their home and opened the Antique Barn of Merrimack. Their shared love of antiques continued with a space at Antiques on Elm in Manchester, where they enjoyed finding and selling treasures.

In 1991, they opened Stan's Carpet & Vinyl, their family flooring business in Merrimack. Stan took great pride in the business and retired in 2012.

Above all, Stan loved his family, who always came first. The memories he created and the love he shared will remain with his family forever.

Stan was an avid baseball and basketball player throughout his youth, enjoying the camaraderie, competition, and friendships that came with being part of a team. His love of sports continued as he got older, and he especially enjoyed coaching youth sports, where he had the opportunity to share his knowledge, enthusiasm, and love of the game with younger generations. He also enjoyed watching football and all sports and was a proud sponsor of a Merrimack Men's Softball team.

Stan enjoyed traveling to Aruba and Las Vegas with Linda and his family. He was especially talented with his hands and could often be found in his garage workshop creating handmade tables, woodworking projects, and birdhouses for customers. His creativity and craftsmanship were a source of great pride.

Stan was predeceased by his parents, Stanley and Mary, and his brother, John Lojko.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Linda (Parent) Lojko; his children, Marla and Bud O'Leary of Goffstown, NH; April and Brian Capen, along with Sydnee and Colton, of Merrimack, NH; and Chip (Stanley III) and Kasia Lojko, along with Luke and Ryan, of Hooksett, NH.

He is also survived by his siblings, Peter and Suzanne Lojko, and family, FL; Sue and Michael Carrick and family of Salem, MA; and Robert Lojko and family of NH and Colorado; his sister-in-law, Jane Parent and husband Mark Bennet of Lynn, MA; and many other beloved relatives.

At the family's request, a private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Stan's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Forever loved and always in our hearts.