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Rakocy, Michael Edward

Rakocy, Michael Edward

Male 1924 - 2011  (87 years)

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  1. 1.  Rakocy, Michael EdwardRakocy, Michael Edward was born on 21 Feb 1924 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 19 Jul 2011 in Poland, Mahoning Co., OH; was buried on 22 Jul 2011 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Military: US Navy, WWII and Korean War
    • Census: 05 Apr 1930, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH
    • Census: 16 Apr 1940, Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH

    Notes:

    Michael is a veteran of the U.S.Navy,having served in WWII and Korean War. During WWII,he attended the University of Missouri,taking a course in diesel engines and also attended refrigeration school at Norfolk Naval base in Virginia. He served on LST 556 and took part in 15 island invasions,including the Philippines. He witnessed the return of General MacArthur to the Philippines on October 20,1944 at Taclopan,the island of Leyte. He also served on YAG21,a sub-chaser,in the Caribbean. He was also on the battleship U.S.S. Pennsylvania during "Operation Crossroads",the testing of the A-bomb at Bikini Atoll in the Pacific. In 1947 he served on the U.S.S.New Jersey which was sent on a European Goodwill Tour. During the Korean War,he was recalled to active duty and served again on the battleship U.S.S. New Jersey, during which time it was engaged in action in the shelling of Wonsan harbor in North Korea.
    He was also appointed district deputy for the Knights of Columbus and was past grand knight of Msr. Mears Council 3930. He also served as Administrative assistant to the state deputy for the K of C of Ohio.
    Mike was employed as a refrigeration fitter at Modern Store Equipment and York-Mahoning Mechanical Contractors ,Giant Eagle Stores and Store Engineering of Youngstown.

    Obituary:
    MICHAEL E. RAKOCY SR
    POLAND - Memorial services will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011, at 11 a.m. at St. Christines Church for Michael E. Rakocy Sr., 87, who died Tuesday, July 19, 2011, at Hospice House.

    He was born Feb. 21, 1924, in Youngstown, a son of the late Stephen Rakocy and Catherine Dvornicky.

    He was a 1942 graduate of Wilson High School. He served in the U.S. Navy as a combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He worked as a technician for commercial refrigeration and air conditioning before retiring in 1988. He was also a member of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union, St. Christine Church Charter member, Knights of Columbus Council 3930 of Austintown and St. Vincent De Paul Pastoral Care.

    Surviving are his wife, Rose (Lenefonte) Rakocy; one sister, Theresa Smrecansky of Minnesota; one son, Michael E. (Sandy) Rakocy Jr. of North Canton; two daughters, Cheryle (Randy) Morgan of Spring Hill, Tenn. and Bernadette (John) Durkos of Stow; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

    He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; and seven sisters.

    Contributions may be made to the Hospice of the Valley House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, OH 44514 in memory of Michael.

    Please visit www.vaschak-kirilafh.com to view this obituary or to send condolences to the family.

    Vaschak-Kirila Funeral Home Inc., Dedicated to Caring Since 1907


    Buried:
    Calvary Cemetery

    Michael married Lenefonte, R. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Rakocy, C.  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 3. Rakocy, Michael  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Sep 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 2013 in Canton, Stark Co., OH; was buried in Canfield, Mahoning Co., OH.
    3. 4. Rakocy, B.M.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Rakocy, C. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1)

    Family/Spouse: Morgan, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Rakocy, Michael Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1) was born on 17 Sep 1953 in Youngstown, Mahoning Co., OH; died on 24 Jun 2013 in Canton, Stark Co., OH; was buried in Canfield, Mahoning Co., OH.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Green Haven Memorial Gardens

    Michael married Beronja, S. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Rakocy, Stephen  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 6. Rakocy, Sammy  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 4.  Rakocy, B.M. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Michael1)

    Family/Spouse: Durkos, J.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Durkos, G.  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Rakocy, Stephen Descendancy chart to this point (3.Michael2, 1.Michael1)

  2. 6.  Rakocy, Sammy Descendancy chart to this point (3.Michael2, 1.Michael1)

  3. 7.  Durkos, G. Descendancy chart to this point (4.B.M.2, 1.Michael1)


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