May 31, 2005

VILLANOVA, Pa. - Funeral services have been set for former Villanova basketball player Mike Stack, 51, who died on May 28. Stack played four seasons of basketball for the Wildcats from 1972-76 and remained close to the program from that point forward.

A funeral mass is scheduled for Thursday, June 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Thomas of Villanova Chapel. Former Villanova head coach Rollie Massimino will deliver the eulogy.

"Mike Stack has been a part of the Villanova basketball family every day since he first stepped on campus," stated Villanova head coach Jay Wright. "As a player he was passionate and loyal to his coaching staff and teammates. As an alumnus, his loyalty grew along with his passion for every coach and every player that was a part of the Wildcat family."

Stack, a native of Drexel Hill, Pa., came to Villanova from Monsignor Bonner High School, where he averaged 17 points and 14 rebounds per game in his senior campaign. Over the course of his four seasons as a Wildcat Stack appeared in 84 games and posted a career high of 15 points to go with eight rebounds in a 111-77 win over Seton Hall on Jan. 20, 1976. As a freshman he scored 10 points to help key a 79-72 victory over Saint Joseph's.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Coaches vs. Cancer in the name of Michael Stack, care of the American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Philadelphia, Pa., 19103.