Edward J. Tracz

TRACZ, EDWARD J. Edward J. Tracz, age 63, entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2011 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Henrietta (Catlin) Tracz and was a proud lifelong member of the Derby community. Edward was born on August 21, 1947 in Derby, son of Mary Ann (Pczonka) Tracz and the late Bronislaus Tracz. He had the distinction of serving his country as a Staff Sargeant with the US Airforce during the Vietnam War and received a Distinguished Flying Cross Medal for his valiant service as a member of AC-130 "Spectre" Gunship. Edward was a Police Officer for the City of Derby until his retirement in 1995. He was a dedicated, 40-year member of the Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company and was an inaugural recipient of the Meritorious Service Award given by the City of Derby Fire Department. Edward is the devoted father of Michael Tracz and his wife Julie, and Jennifer Oliwa and her husband Louis; the loving grandfather of Louis, Christopher, Matthew and Ryleigh Oliwa, Natalie, Calleigh, and Lilyanna Tracz. He is also survived by his brother, William Tracz. Friends may call on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Edward F. Adzima Funeral Home, 253 Elizabeth St., Derby. His funeral will leave the funeral home on Friday at 10:30 for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM St. Michael Church, Derby. Burial will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Derby. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, 538 Preston Ave. Ste. 1, Meriden, CT 06450. Condolences may be left to the family at www.adzimafh.com