Daniel Raczak

Daniel Raczak, 71, a longtime resident of Hurley, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Kingston Hospital. Born in Hamtramck, MI, he was the son of the late Edward & Cecelia Roketa Raczak. A former IBM employee, he was a member of the Quarter Century Club. After retirement, he taught refrigeration and air conditioning at Ulster County Boces and was a driver for Trailways and UCRT. He was a DEC Hunter Safety Instructor and Coordinator until his death. He was a representative of the Federated Sportsman's Club of Ulster County for Ruby Rod & Gun Club, Morgan Hill Rod & Gun Club and the Town of Esopus Rod & Gun Club. In 2009, Dan was awarded Sportsman of the Year for the Ruby Rod & Gun Club. Dan is survived by his wife Barbara Czapran Raczak of Hurley, a daughter, Connie Harkin and her husband Bill of Cottekill, two grandchildren, Kyle and Danny a sister, Frances Sefton and her husband Bill of Ossinike, MI, a niece Sharon and two nephews Ricky and Rocky. Five grand nieces and nephews also survive. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Hurley Cemetery. There will be no calling hours. Dan's passion was to foster youths interest in the great outdoors. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made payable to the Ruby Rod & Gun Club, PO Box 11, Main St. Ruby, NY 12475 to support their Camp De Bruce fund or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105