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1959
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2020
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Mark Gacek Obituary
He was the beloved husband of Janet (Dee) Gacek, with whom he celebrated nearly 30 years of marriage.
He was born in Lowell on Oct. 8, 1959, the youngest of seven children born to the late Mildred (Tebich) and Francis Gacek.
He was educated in Lowell's school system, including St. Stanislas School, Lowell High, and Lowell Vocational Regional Technical High School. From there, he continued on his family's legacy at the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences where he graduated with his funeral director's license.
Mark was an extremely hardworking man, and at the age of 20, he was simultaneously attending school, working third shift at Courier Citizen, and working funerals for his father at Gacek Funeral Home on Bridge Street in Lowell. Then, in 1985, he opened the Dracut Funeral Home, where he has served families across the Merrimack Valley during their most difficult times for the past 35 years.
Aside from work, in his free time, he enjoyed doing yard work, sitting by the beach, taking afternoon naps, playing the lottery, and cracking jokes. However, to him, nothing was more important than family. He loved watching his son play hockey, working alongside his wife, and his sarcastic back-and-forths with his daughter.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by his two kids, Alex and Charlotte Gacek of Hampton, N.H.; siblings, Steven Gacek and his wife, Jackie, of Rye, N.H., Francis Gacek and his companion, Becky, of Hampton, N.H., Michael Gacek of Lowell, Eleanor Hebert and her husband, Tom, of Sturbridge, Mass., Shirley Stanley of Andover, and Laurie LeClerc of Methuen; as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is predeceased by his sister-in-law, Giselle Gacek, who passed in 2004, and brother-in-law, Paul LeClerc, who passed away in 2016.
SVC With STRICT adherence to COVID-19 health precautions and social distancing rules, family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Thursday, June 18, from 3-7 p.m. at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. Mark's family requests that anyone planning on attending services please meet at Lowell Cemetery for an 11 a.m. service. To leave an online message or condolence, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home." /SVC
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Memories and Condolences
for Mark Gacek
Marilyn Vaveney
June 11, 2024
Janet, think of you often, hope you and family are doing well. I still remember how pleasant Mark was.
Marilyn Caveney
June 11, 2023
Janet. Think of you often, hope you are well . Both of you were special people.
Marilyn Caveney
June 12, 2022
Janet think of you and your family often. You and Mark were two special people
Ruthann Deschene Gore
June 19, 2020
Gacek Family,
Heart felt sympathy as you process the passing of Mark. He was an upperclassman in school and a team member of the St.Michaels CYO Basketball Team of which I cheered. He was always kind, thoughtful family first! So I completely understand he as the youngest sibling; carried on the legacy of the Gacek Family Funeral Business.
He drove a Black El Camino as a teen... he was destined to be a caretaker and did so with empathy! So understandably so; his Dracut Funeral Home business was a community compass in time of need.
Mark put others interest in front of his own. He was a selfless man and a family man!
May his family be comforted in knowing how important Marks calming presence healed others during their grief!
Marilyn Caveney
June 19, 2020
Janet sorry to hear of Mark. He was so caring and helpful the times I needed him for my losses. My heart full thoughts and sympathy to you and your family. Marilyn Caveney
Marilyn Caveney
June 19, 2020
Janet I am sorry to learn of Mark. All the times I needed his service, he was very caring and helpful to me. My heartfelt thoughts and sympathy to you and your family. Marilyn Caveney
Linda L Greenwood, osf
June 19, 2020
I use to minister at St. Mary Magdalen Parish from 1997 - 2002.
Mark was pastoral in his style of ministering to the many families who lost their loved ones. I appreciated his care to members of my own family when my Mother died in 2003. Mark may your family be supported during this time of grief. I promise to keep them and you in my prayers. I am now living in Milwaukee, WI. A lot of my day is in prayer. It is my gift to the Gacek Family during this sacred time of mourning!
Love and Peace,
Sr. Linda Greenwood, osf
Aunt Mary and Uncle Dick
June 18, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Janet.
Ted Szymczak
June 18, 2020
I'll always remember Mark as having a very pleasant and calming personality with a touch of humor thrown in at times. I am very surprised and Very Deeply Saddened by Mark's' passing.
My Deepest Condolences and Sympathy are sent to everyone in Mark's family.
Paula Skinner
June 18, 2020
i Want to extend my sympathies to Janet and family. Mark has been such a help to us at my fathers Passing in 1996, my brother in 2018 and my mother in 2019. At times of such loss Mark and Janet were a special blessing to me. I am sad for you all and will pray for your comfort.
June 17, 2020
We are so very saddened to hear of Mark's passing. He took care of so many of our loved ones through the years. He was a great person.
Dicky & Nancy Pater
RAYMOND P BOWLES
June 17, 2020
I am so shocked and sorry to hear of Mark passing. I knew Mark from Courier and Dracut Funeral Home.
Mark was a great guy to be around. I knew some of his family members. Condolences to the entire family and prayers to all.
Ray Bowles Simpsonville, SC
Russ and Alice Harrington
June 17, 2020
To The Gacek Family,
Mark was a real good person
Worked years ago at Courier
With him.Our Prayers are with
Your family at this time.
God Bless
Ed Maciejewski
June 17, 2020
The Gacek Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mark. He was always there with a smile no matter where I saw him. I also can't thank him enough for the care he showed my Mom and Dad and the entire Maciejewski family. He will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace Mark, you've earned it.
Theresa McKenzie
June 17, 2020
Atk was one of the most sweetest, hardworking gentlemen. When we where in grammar school together he was kind, considerate. Can't believe you have passed away. R.I.P.
Richard Kierce
June 16, 2020
MiKE.
i AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Frank Jarek
June 16, 2020
I have known Mark and his entire family my whole life. There wasn't a nicer or more considerate person than him. Rest in peace my friend.
Lise Morrison
June 16, 2020
We remember Mark fondly at then Frank and Giseles home talking about his plans opening the his Funeral Home. What a vision for someone that was in his twenties. So sad for you and your family. Fondly George and Lise Morrison
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