Thomas Gracyalny's Obituary
Racine - Mr. Thomas L. Gracyalny, 68, passed away unexpectedly at home on
December 31, 2007.
Thomas Gracyalny was born to Louis and Pelgia (nee: Pawlak) Gracyalny in Pittsfield, WI on December 29, 1939. He was united in marriage to Jeanette L. Leiterman on September 7, 1964 in Denmark, WI and had been a Racine resident since 1965.
Mr. Gracyalny was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing cards and traveling. Even though he was a very hard worker, he loved spending time with his family. He was a devoted husband and a beloved father and grandfather. He will be dearly missed.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Jeanette; four children, Mark (Susan) Gracyalny, Mary (Richard) Buehrens, Jodi (Trent) Meyer, and Jeff (Stephanie) Gracyalny; five grandchildren, Austin, Andrew, Zachary, Evan, and Ashley; three brothers; four sisters; and many relatives and special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 2201 Northwestern Ave. on Saturday, January 5, 2008 at 11 am with Fr. Ronald O. Crewe officiating. Relatives and friends may meet with the family at the Wilson Funeral Home on Friday evening from 5 pm until 8 pm with a Rosary service starting at 7 pm. There will also be visitation at the church on Saturday morning from 10 am until the time of Mass. Private interment will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery on Hwy 32 at a later date.
Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave.
634-3361
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