Nashua, New Hampshire
1930 - 2008
NASHUA -- Zygmunt C. Raskiewicz, Jr., 78, of Nashua, died Aug. 22, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Nashua, to Zygmunt C., Sr. and Wilhelmina (Barnatovich) Raskiewicz. He was raised in Merrimack and was a graduate of Nashua High School in 1949. He resided in Nashua for the past 51 years.
He served during the Korean War in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He was employed as a truck driver most of his life. He retired as a driver from ABF Transportation Co.
He was an antique car enthusiast, and owned a 1929 Model A coupe (among others). He enjoyed traveling to car shows, and flea markets. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Nashua.
Family includes his wife of 46 years, Alma (Brodeur) of Nashua; two sons, Charles J. Raskiewicz of Nashua, and Michael E. Raskiewicz and his wife Melissa of Manchester; a beloved granddaughter, Rebecca Claire Raskiewicz of Manchester; a brother, Edward Raskiewicz of Merrimack; a sister, Ruth Raskiewicz of Nashua; and a brother, John Raskiewicz of Nashua, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. A Mass of Christian burial is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 777 W. Hollis St. in Nashua, and burial will follow at Last Rest Cemetery of Merrimack.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more info, or to sign an on-line guestbook go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com.
Aunt Alma, Cousin Chuck and Cousin Mike: I am very sorry for your loss. When I think of Uncle Ziggy I smile because I remember how much my father used to love to go ice fishing with him. They had some wonderful times together.
Love, Rosie
Rose Faucher (Brodeur)
August 25, 2008 | Cumberland
I served with Ziggy in the Korean war. Sending his family our prayers.
Arnold & Lou
Pittsburg, NH
Good buy Buddy, Arnold
Arnold & Lou Young
August 25, 2008 | Pittsburg, NH
To Alma,Ruth,Eddie,John Our deepest sympathy to you and your family's at this very sad time in your life. Ziggy was a very special man and loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat(decato)& John Hayes
August 25, 2008 | Brooklyn, MI
Alma, Charlie and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ziggy was an amazing man and will be missed greatly.
Amanda Brien
August 25, 2008 | Nashua, NH
Ruthie, Eddie and John:
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Larry and Judy Decato
August 25, 2008 | Merrimack, NH
Dear Alma, Chuck, Michael, Melissa and Rebecca. Karen, Brooke, Chad and myself convey to you our sincerest condolences and prayers for Zyg. It was an honor and a privilege to know and be a friend of Zyg, he is, and will always be missed by all of us, and always will be a prominent person in our hearts and minds.
Steve Roebuck
August 24, 2008 | Nashua, NH
Aunt Alma,I'm very sorry about your loss. May peace be with him
Donna Brodeur Lantaigne
August 24, 2008 | Northwood, NH
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Aunt Alma, Chuck and Michael. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. We are so very sorry to hear about Zyg.
Love, Judi and Ray Sourdif and Tarra and Kevin LaChapelle
Judi Sourdif
August 24, 2008 | Boscawen, NH
To Chuck and the Raskiewics family our deepest condolences.
Dennis & Kathleen Vaillancourt
August 24, 2008 | Londonderry, NH
