Michael Rakiecki

Obituary of Michael J. Rakiecki

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Michael Rakiecki, Retired Law Enforcement Officer, Loving Father & Grandfather: 

 

November 24th, 1959  –  January 27th 2025 

 

Michael Rakiecki was a lifetime resident of Western New York, and a proud member of the Eden community. Michael was raised in Hamburg where he lived with his sister Ann Marie and brothers Mark and Gerald. He had a large extended family and had fond memories of several family celebrations.  

Michael graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1978, then began a career in the NYS Department of Corrections where he worked for over 30 years. Later on, he attended & graduated from the police training academy at Genesee Community College and began working as a law enforcement officer. Michael served both the Eden and Blasdell communities during his tenure as a part-time police officer, and had recently retired in May of 2024. He was well-respected and beloved by his colleagues, and would always help others when there was a need.  

In his personal life, Michael was a loving, devoted father & husband. He married the love of his life, Lisa Staby, in August 1986 and they were married for over 31 years. They welcomed five children together. His children were the center of his world, and he dedicated his nights & weekends to watching their sporting events, band concerts, volunteering for snack stands, and chaperoning school trips. First and foremost, Michael was a family man, and he knew no greater joy than spending time surrounded by his family.  Later in life he became a grandfather to Karl and Vivienne, which brought him immeasurable happiness. Michael found companionship with his loving partner, Diane, with whom he enjoyed years of travelling, events, and family celebrations.  

Michael was a dedicated family man, committed public servant, and cherished community member, and he will be greatly missed by many family and friends.  

Family and friends invited to call Thursday from 4-7PM and Friday from 2-4 and 6-9PM at the Laing Funeral Home Inc. 2724 W. Church St. Eden, NY, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 10:30AM at Immaculate Conception Church, Eden.

E-condolences on www.LaingFuneralHome.com

Thursday
30
January

Visitation at Funeral Home

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Laing Funeral Home Inc.
2724 W. Church St.
Eden, New York, United States
Friday
31
January

Visitation at Funeral Home

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 2025
Laing Funeral Home Inc.
2724 W. Church St.
Eden, New York, United States
Friday
31
January

Visitation

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday, January 31, 2025
Laing Funeral Home Inc.
2724 W. Church St.
Eden, New York, United States
Saturday
1
February

Final Resting Place

Saturday, February 1, 2025
Immaculate Conception Cemetery
E. Church St.
Eden, New York, United States
Saturday
1
February

Mass

10:30 am
Saturday, February 1, 2025
Immaculate Conception Church
8791 S. Main St.
Eden, New York, United States
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