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Zygmunt Raskiewicz Obituary
NASHUA -- Zygmunt C. Raskiewicz, Jr., 78, of Nashua, died Aug. 22, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital.
He was born Aug. 20, 1930, in Nashua, to Zygmunt C., Sr. and Wilhelmina (Barnatovich) Raskiewicz. He was raised in Merrimack and was a graduate of Nashua High School in 1949. He resided in Nashua for the past 51 years.
He served during the Korean War in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955. He was employed as a truck driver most of his life. He retired as a driver from ABF Transportation Co.
He was an antique car enthusiast, and owned a 1929 Model A coupe (among others). He enjoyed traveling to car shows, and flea markets. He was an avid outdoorsman. He was a communicant of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Nashua.
Family includes his wife of 46 years, Alma (Brodeur) of Nashua; two sons, Charles J. Raskiewicz of Nashua, and Michael E. Raskiewicz and his wife Melissa of Manchester; a beloved granddaughter, Rebecca Claire Raskiewicz of Manchester; a brother, Edward Raskiewicz of Merrimack; a sister, Ruth Raskiewicz of Nashua; and a brother, John Raskiewicz of Nashua, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
SERVICES: Calling hours are Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway in Merrimack. A Mass of Christian burial is Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 777 W. Hollis St. in Nashua, and burial will follow at Last Rest Cemetery of Merrimack.
Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. For more info, or to sign an on-line guestbook go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com.
Memories and Condolences
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11 Entries
Rose Faucher (Brodeur)
August 25, 2008
Aunt Alma, Cousin Chuck and Cousin Mike: I am very sorry for your loss. When I think of Uncle Ziggy I smile because I remember how much my father used to love to go ice fishing with him. They had some wonderful times together.
Love, Rosie
Arnold & Lou Young
August 25, 2008
I served with Ziggy in the Korean war. Sending his family our prayers.
Arnold & Lou
Pittsburg, NH
Good buy Buddy, Arnold
Pat(decato)& John Hayes
August 25, 2008
To Alma,Ruth,Eddie,John Our deepest sympathy to you and your family's at this very sad time in your life. Ziggy was a very special man and loved by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Brien
August 25, 2008
Alma, Charlie and Michael,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ziggy was an amazing man and will be missed greatly.
Larry and Judy Decato
August 25, 2008
Ruthie, Eddie and John:
We are so sorry for the loss of your brother.
Steve Roebuck
August 24, 2008
Dear Alma, Chuck, Michael, Melissa and Rebecca. Karen, Brooke, Chad and myself convey to you our sincerest condolences and prayers for Zyg. It was an honor and a privilege to know and be a friend of Zyg, he is, and will always be missed by all of us, and always will be a prominent person in our hearts and minds.
Donna Brodeur Lantaigne
August 24, 2008
Aunt Alma,I'm very sorry about your loss. May peace be with him
Judi Sourdif
August 24, 2008
You are in our thoughts and prayers, Aunt Alma, Chuck and Michael. Please accept our sincerest sympathy. We are so very sorry to hear about Zyg.
Love, Judi and Ray Sourdif and Tarra and Kevin LaChapelle
Dennis & Kathleen Vaillancourt
August 24, 2008
To Chuck and the Raskiewics family our deepest condolences.
Marchese Frank
August 24, 2008
+ May God Bless The Raskiewicz family during this time of Mourning.
Eternal Rest, Grant to him O Lord; and may Perpetual Light shine upon him!
With Deep Sympathy
Br. Francis (Frankie) Marchese
(Past President, G.S.A.A.C.)
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
August 24, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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