Henry J. Graebener

Mr. Henry J. Graebener, 93, of East Sandwich, died August 20, 2014 at McCarthy Care Center. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (Chaky) Graebener with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in New York City, Henry was the son of the late John and Mary (Bohlinger) Graebener. Henry honorably served his country in the US Navy during WWII in the Solomon Islands. He always recalled how he was transported on an escort air craft carrier named the USS Siboney. Henry was also a New York City Police Officer, retiring as a 20 year veteran.

In addition to his wife, Henry is survived by his children, Henry "Hank" Graebener Jr. and wife Barbara of Virginia, Stephen T. Graebener of Quincy, and Elizabeth Wittenstein and husband Philip of Harwich. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and a brother Bernard Graebener. He is predeceased by 6 siblings.

Mr. Graebener's Visiting Hours will be held Wednesday from 4-7PM in the Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home, 154 Route 6A, Sandwich. Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:30AM in Corpus Christi Parish, 324 Quaker Meeting House Rd., East Sandwich. Burial with Military Honors to be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McCarthy Care Center, 73 Service Rd, E Sandwich, MA 02537. For online guestbook, please visit www.NickersonBourneFuneralHome.com