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Frank Tracz Jr.

1955 - 2025

Frank Tracz Jr. obituary, 1955-2025, New Kensington, PA

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

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RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd

New Kensington, Pennsylvania

Frank Tracz Obituary

Frank "Frankie" Tracz Jr., 70, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Jan. 26, 1955, in Chillicothe, OH, to the late Frank Sr. and Mary (Bogin) Tracz. Frankie was the beloved husband of Paula (Zilavy) Tracz, sharing 34 wonderful years together. He was a devoted father to A.J. (Jessica) Calderone and a doting grandfather to Camden and Austin. Loving nephew to Bernice Tracz and cherished by his siblings Christine (Denis) Stadther and Cindy (the late Richard Kachurik) Tracz. A proud veteran, Frankie served in the United States Air Force and later dedicated 29+ years to serving veterans at the VA Hospital. Upon retirement, he found joy in assisting customers at Ace Hardware. An avid dart player, he was a respected member of the Springdale VFW, H&F Club of Arnold, and the Krivan Club of Springdale. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, from 5 to 8:00 p.m., at the RJ SLATER IV FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington (724-335-0100). A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, at 12 noon at St. Joseph's Church, 1125 Leishman Ave., followed by military honors. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. For more information and to leave condolences, visit www.rjslater.com.

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Published by Tribune Review on Feb. 19, 2025.

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GIno F. Peluso, Esq.

February 20, 2025

Enjoyed playing Little League baseball with him. Kept in touch until high school. His family has my condolences!

Gary Haas

February 20, 2025

I went to St. Joe's with Frankie and we double-dated to the Senior Prom, May 1972. In Aug we enlisted in the Air Force under the buddy program. Had it not been for Frankie, I would've never had a 20-year AF career. He was my first and foremost "influencer" who changed my life for the better. I am so sad he will no longer be here with us but will remain forever in spirit.
My sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Ken Haduch

February 20, 2025

Oh so sad to hear this news. May Frank rest in peace, with prayers for comfort for his family. It was great to see him at our 50th high school reunion a couple summers ago.
God bless you all in this time of grief and mourning.

Maggie Whipkey

February 19, 2025

Paula, I´m so sorry. I had so much fun with Frank and all of the guys. He was always a ray of sunshine. Heaven is going to have one hell of a crew taking care of the streets of gold. May he RIP and may God comfort all who love him.

Kathy bogin

February 19, 2025

Heaven has gained a new Angel RIP Frankie

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service

1000 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

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St. Joseph's Church

1125 Leishman Ave., PA

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1000 Freeport Rd, New Kensington, PA 15068

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