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Frank Racis Obituary
September 24, 2010
Frank P. "Rooster" Racis, 63, of 218 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah, died Friday at his residence.
Born in Shenandoah, he was a son of the late Frank "Champ" Racis and Adelle Melusky.
He was a maintenance mechanic for Bemis Corp., Hazleton.
He loved golf and was an avid computer buff. He was a member of the Shenandoah Fish & Game Club and a former Scoutmaster.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Mary Ellen Zelonis Racis, and a son, Frank W. Racis, Spring City.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc., 40 N. Jardin St., Shenandoah. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in Annunciation BVM Catholic Church, Shenandoah. Father Charles Dene will officiate. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Committal service will follow the Mass in Annunciation BVM Cemetery Chapel, Shenandoah Heights, with interment in Our Lady of Dawn Cemetery, Shenandoah Heights. Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc. is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Racis
Ginny (Abrachinsky) Martin
October 8, 2010
Am truly sorry for your loss. Can't say enough good things about what a wonderful, caring person Frank was.
Susan Reinhart
September 29, 2010
Mary Ellen, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray Wisniewski
September 28, 2010
Frank will be missed by many and I can never forget his comment when I said we were toe nail cousins, his dad, my aunt/brother/sister and he said if my toe nails were fungus I couldn't be among us. Ray "Wisno" Wisniewski
Henry Steibing
September 27, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Racis Family. Rooster was a great friend who I had the pleasue of working with for 15yrs. He always new how to make you laugh, no matter what the situation. You will be sadly missed.
Cindy Wilson
September 27, 2010
Dear Mary Ellen and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Whenever we were in Frank's company, he always made us laugh. God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Bob "Bulb" and Cindy Miller
September 27, 2010
Mary Ellen, we are so saddened to hear of Rooster's passing. I had the pleasure of working with him at Bemis for almost three years. He was the kindest and funniest of all. We were looking forward to another dining session at the Red Lobster. He must have been needed in a better place to liven things up. He was the best at doing that. He will never be forgotten. Rest in peace good buddy.
September 27, 2010
MEMORIES ARE ENDLESS AND LAST FOREVER
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND FRANKIE
ROBERT/EILEEN BERGMAN
Olivia Tym
September 27, 2010
God came to Rooster late Thursday night and said, "Come with me to heaven,your loved ones will be taken care of and I will watch over them." So Rooster went to God with his arms open wide, knowing that we will all be safe and that we will miss him, but it was time for him to go. So God took Rooster in his arms and lead him to heaven. It was time
Tom Palubinsky
September 26, 2010
So sorry to here about Frank. He was a nice guy and a hard worker. I worked with Frank at Bemis. I just talked to him before I went on vacation. He will be sadly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Tom Palubinsky
Fred O'Byrne
September 26, 2010
To the Racis family,
Frank will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of not only knowing him at work but also playing golf with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 26, 2010
MaryEllen, sorry about of the loss of your husband, Frank. May God be by your side in this time of sorrow. Valerie Frackville
Tonya Stebbins
September 26, 2010
Rooster truly could light up a room with his smile. I was blessed to have known him. My deepest condolences to his family on the loss of an incredible man.
jim firkal
September 25, 2010
to the racis family, its been an honor to have worked with frank for the last 10 years. i always looked forward to our 5pm break to sit and listen to franks stories and jokes along with the rest of the maintenance crew. if there was a somber face in the crowd he would change it instantly. i will rememer him alway and forever no matter what.
David Tym
September 25, 2010
i've know Rooster for many years and have nothing but great memories and lots of stories. We will always love and miss you.
Dave Tym and family
GARY + BRIDGET WALSH
September 25, 2010
TO THE RACIS FAMILY
SORRY TO HEAR MY FRIEND HAS PASSED ON ROOSTER WAS A GREAT GUY HAD ALOT OF GOOD TIMES WITH HIM IN THE PAST REST IN PEACE BUDDY
Dolores&Len Kozlosky
September 25, 2010
MaryEllen and family
So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. He had a smile and kind word for everyone. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Joe Ruth
September 25, 2010
To the Racis family,
I am very sad to hear of Rooster's passing. He was one of a kind and he will be missed. May God be with you at this time of great loss. You are in my prayers.
Harvey Forbes
September 25, 2010
Mary Ellen and Family, I had the pleasure of working with Rooster for 5 years at Bemis, he was always quick with a joke and can not remember a time when he did not have a smile. My prayers go out to you all and know he will be missed by many.
Harvey Forbes
Ken (Quacker) Thomas
September 25, 2010
Mary Ellen & Frank Jr.,
We were really saddened by the recent passing of Frank (Rooster)! He will always be missed by all of us until the end of time. I will "always" remember the wonderful and great times we had together, with you & Rooster, Skidge, Bisco, Horse and Quacker. We were a "great" team. As an individual, Frank was the kindest, gentlest person anyone could ever know. He will always have a special place in our hearts. God has received one of the world's "Finest".
Our prayers will always be with you.
Love, Ken, MaryAnne and Kenny Thomas
September 25, 2010
Mary Ellen and Family,
Sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely Judy Briggs Taylor
Peg & Joe Rejent
September 25, 2010
Mary Ellen, I am so heartbroken to hear of your great loss. You and Frank, together, made a wonderful couple. Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time. God Be With You+
Brenda O'Brien O'Rourke
September 25, 2010
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. Frank will be greatly missed.
Tom Houser
September 25, 2010
We'll miss your incredible sense of humour, sleep well friend. Tom and Jackie
September 25, 2010
To the Racis family I extend my sympathy.
The first time I met Frank was at an adult basketball game in Ringtown, It was a memorable evening.
Frank was a strong, hard, clean player who I learned to respect in a matter of minutes. A gentle giant who would always be there to help you.
Shenandoah has lost one of its finest.
Ed Glembockie
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