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Stephen M. Rakowski of North Main Street passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 66.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 17, 1957, son of Frank Joseph Rakowski and Ester Phyllis (Centerbar) Ilnicki.
Stephen worked as a painter and enjoyed fishing, hunting and loved scuba diving.
Survivors include his daughter Danielle Rakowski of Gansevoort and his sisters Carol Crane, Barbara Rakowski and Francine Platt, nieces and nephews, Amanda Crane, Melvin Crane, Jr., Michael Preli, Andrew Preli, Alyssa Marotta Byrnes, Vanessa Marotta, Denise Byrnes, Johnny Gonzales, Cheyenne Rakowski, Keith MacDougall and Jennifer Camacho.
Services are private and will be at the convenience of his family.
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