Stan was born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Max and Anna Zinn. He was also predeceased by his wife, Joan. Survived by his children, Amy (John) Platenik, Nina Hutt, and Ellen (Steve) Hauck; grandchildren, Emily (Joel) Miller, Shane, Ashley, Taylor, and Adam; sister, Shirley Smith; and partner, Brenda King. Stan was a successful entrepreneur in the industrial heat processing industry. He was an author, teacher, patented inventor and founder of many organizations within his field. He met many friends and colleagues through his work. Due to current circumstances services and interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.