Edward Rakowski Obituary

Edward M. Rakowski CHESAPEAKE - Edward Mitchell Rakowski, 61, died Nov. 12, 2009. Mr. Rakowski was born in Portsmouth, the son of the late Edward J. and Miriam Stringer Rakowski. He retired from the Price Fighter Division of FOSSAC. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, a 1966 graduate of Portsmouth Catholic High School, was an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow, and a volunteer at the history room of the Portsmouth Public Library. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Rose Mary Kirsch Rakowski; daughter, Mary Anne R. Lang and husband Derek; and three grandchildren, Madison, Dehlia and Aric; and sister, Joan R. Morlino and husband Joseph. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Paul's Catholic Church by the Rev. Michael Boehling. Burial will be private in Olive Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, and at other times at his home. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Catholic Church Restoration Fund, 518 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 14, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Rakowski

9 Entries

Johnny Arrington

November 16, 2009

Eddie was a good scout and a great friend. We will all miss him very much.
Johnny Arrington
Troop 231, Cottage Place United Methodist Church

Christina Schuemaker-Cline

November 16, 2009

Dearest Rose Mary and Mary Ann,

I worked with Ed also at Price Fighters and he seemed to always be there when I needed someone to talk with. He seemed to understand everything that I was going through. He was always willing to go that extra mile to take care of everyone and everything. In fact, I was thinking about him the other day and was wondering how the "old" gang was doing. Please accept my sympathies on your loss. God bless

Tom Krotzer

November 15, 2009

To the family of Ed,
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Ski and I worked together at NARF, in the Graphic Arts Shop. Years later, he became my 1st boss when I came to work at Price Fighters.

I will always remember Ed as a dedicated and energetic person. He
was a good HUMAN BEING.

November 14, 2009

Dear Rose Mary and Mary Ann,

JoJo and I are deeply saddened about your/our loss. We have many fond memories of Ed, as my school mate and our staunch competitor and teammate during the "Petanque" years.

His legacy as a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many will be enjoyed for many years to come.

May the comfort of God help you both during this difficult time.

Peace, prayers and blessings,
Barbara (Meagher) Ardagna and JoJo

November 14, 2009

Rose Mary,

Ed was truly a wonderful,wonderful man. He was one of the truly great people that had a smile on his face, a warm greeting and helping hands. We can not imagine what it will be like the next time we walk into the local history room at Portsmouth Library and he is not there. C so enjoyed talking with Ed that he called him regularly on Tuesday just to chat, see what was going on and had he seen the grandchildren. C use to tease him that he would find out when we were coming and take off those two weeks and go visit the grandchildren and we would miss him. Now, looking back we are so grateful that he had that time with his grandchildren. We can not imagine what you and your family are going through having lost such an even tempered and fine man. We too have a hole in our heart as we are sure all do who knew Ed. We regularly talk about how we followed Ed home from the Library early last Summer and showed up at your door unannounced and how gracious you were to us. We did not know it would be the last time we would see him.

Our hearts are heavy and we are deeply sadden by the loss. We lost a great man this week!

Debbie and C from Baltimore

Lula Hunter

November 14, 2009

My dear Rose Mary and Mary Ann,
I am so sorry to learn of Ed's death---I remember how close you and Ed were. I know you will miss him very, very much. I remember Ed, you and little Mary Ann from our having worked together at Central Fidelity Bank for several years. Rose Mary, you were an excellent employee---May God Bless you and provide comfort during these difficult days.
Much love, Lula (Potter) Hunter

Ron Jones

November 14, 2009

Ed and I worked together for 32 years, at NADEP and at Price Fighters. Ed was a dear friend and co-worker. He and I worked on countless projects together and traveled extensively. When you spend that much time together, you really get to know the character of the man. Ed was thorough in his work, devoted to his family, friends and church. Ed helped me and many others through many tight spots and always had a positive attitude. He was a cornerstone of Price Fighters and the contibution of his service to Price Fighters, and his country cannot be measured. I will miss him terribly.
My heart has a hole in it without ED.

Eileen Garner

November 14, 2009

Rose Mary and Mary Ann,
We are so sorry to hear about Ed. Wish that we could be with you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Eileen and Bob

Christina Cousins Kennedy

November 14, 2009

Rose Mary, My heart goes out to you. Having lost my husband, I feel I know some of what you are going through. May you find comfort in memories of Ed. You and Mary Anne are in my thoughts and prayers.

Chris Kennedy

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