Mark P. Kraczkowsky

KRACZKOWSKY, Mark P. Esq. Mark P. Kraczkowsky Esq., formerly of New Britain, residing in Newington for the past 28 years passed away unexpectedly on Saturday (March 22 2008). Mark was a graduate of Pulaski High School, Class of 73, and attended the Naval Academy in Annapolis MD before receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut in 1977. Mark attended Suffolk Law School in Boston, Mass achieving his Juries Doctorate and became a member of the Connecticut BAR Association in 1980. Mark worked as a clerk in the Connecticut Supreme Court for 28 years and took great pride in reporting legal decisions that could later be referenced as precedent law. Mark was a student of the law and legal decisions. While Mark was talented with varied interests he is best remembered for his ability to assimilate vast amounts of facts and give working explanations to anything with historic nature or content. A focused interest in antiques and period ephemera Mark resided in a historic Victorian home that was maintained with antique pieces collected by him on his many travels to renowned antique markets in Brimfield, MA and Rhinebeck, NY. Mark's avocation was working in the Newington Historical Society and particularly his interest in the "old farm house" of The Deming-Young Farm Foundation. Mark can best be remembered for his love of music, his talent for "name that tune" quoting lyrics, artists and music styles from World War I, through World War II and the entire genesis of Rock and Roll. Mark spoke German and visited Germany while in high school. Mark would have been an accomplished historian without visiting Germany; however, it fueled his passion for understanding the history of the great conflict and gave him personal insight to a time in history that enamored him. With his thirst for knowledge and wealth of historical data Mark was great fun to engage in a game of "Jeopardy"; only if you wanted a thoroughly humiliating experience. Before Alex Trebak would give the "answer" Mark would always have the correct "question" giving the pre-historical condition along with post-historical result. As family and friends we marveled at his historical acumen. No remembrance of Mark would be complete with picturing him in his beloved Miata with the top down, wearing his sunglasses, and singing along with the music, resplendent in his attire. Mark is survived by his lovely and talented daughter Amanda Kraczkowsky and former spouse Nancy (Knapik) Kraczkowsky of Newington. Mark is predeceased by his mother Mary Kraczkowsky of New Britain. His is survived by his father Michael Kraczkowsky, of New Britain now living in West Hartford, and three brothers and a sister with their spouses, Greg and Kathy (Grey) Kraczkowsky of Hartford, Bruce and Nancy (Matascik) Kraczkowsky of Granby, Michael Kraczkowsky of West Hartford, sister Amy and Curt Hull of Land-O-Lakes, FL, and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to acknowledge Annette Griffin for her friendship, kindness and support over the best years; she was Mark's best friend. In lieu of flowers or Mass Cards please contribute any remembrance in Mark's name to: Mental Health America, Attn: Gift Office, P.O. Box 16810, Alexandria, Virginia 22302-0810. Funeral Services will on Friday, March,28 at 11 a.m. at New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave. New Britain. Burial will be at the Holy Trinity Byzantine Catholic Cemetery, Osgood Ave. New Britain.Relatives and friends are invited to pay their last respects on Friday morning from 9 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. (Directions: I-84, Right off Exit#37, 1 1/2 miles on your right) Please visit www.mem.com to share a memory with the family or call 860 229-0444 for more information.