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Edward Rakowski Obituary

Rakowski, Edward EAST GREENBUSH Edward Rakowski, 69, passed away very unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 22, 2011. Edward was born in Bayonne, N.J. to the late Ann Perez and Edward Rakowski and has been a resident of Rensselaer for the past 24 years. Edward was employed by Transworld Corp. for the past 24 years, previous to those years he worked at BASF and Williams Press. Edward had a passion for bowling and bowled every Friday night at Sunset Lanes in Albany, he also loved going to Fox Woods. He was never selfish always kind and laughing. He will be truly missed by all. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Hazel Rakowski; devoted father of Kim Rakowski; sons, Edward Rakowski Jr. and John Rakowski; and proud grandfather of Amanda Rakowski. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral Saturday 7:00 p.m. from the Rockefeller Funeral Home, 165 Columbia Tpk., Rensselaer. Friends may also attend calling hours from 4-7 prior to the funeral.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Feb. 24 to Feb. 25, 2011.

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Helene Mayone-Reed

February 25, 2011

Amanda and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May Ed rest in peace and god bless you all.

Jim Coluccio

February 25, 2011

Ed. I was very sad to hear about your father's passing.
I enjoyed bowling with you both. I'm going to miss his smile & quiet laugh. Friday night's won't be the same. I will remember him when I watch Walter Ray Willams bowl.
Peace be with him.

February 24, 2011

Hazel and Kids

I am so sorry for your lost. Its been many years since I seen Ed and his family. I am so sorry to find out this way of his passing. I am sure he was a wonderful husband and father. Hazel I want you to know that I've been thinking of you and your family a lot. Its been way to long since I've seen you last. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you ever want to talk you can reach me at 518-270-0103.

Your cousin
Julie (Snow)Chiplock

Mike Stannard

February 24, 2011

Ed and I worked together yaers ago at BASF. A hard worker who always smiled and helped everyone. He had the nickname Falcon Eddie and he drank butter milk everyday. A great great guy.....

Elida

February 24, 2011

Kim my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May your family find strenght through God.

February 24, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to your family. I worked with for many years and I will miss his friendly banter. He cared deeply for his friends and family. God bless, Scott Van Acker

February 24, 2011

Ed, We are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May the many memories bring you comfort at this time.
Your friends at
New England Motor Freight

A

February 24, 2011

My deepest sympathies to your family. I had the pleasure of working with Ed for the past 10 yrs. Anna Westlund@ Transworld Entertainment

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