Raymond John Grabarczyk

Grabarczyk, Raymond John Age 86, of Hernando, FL died May 28, 2016 while under the care of Hospice of Citrus County, Lecanto, FL. Raymond was born January 8, 1930 in Milwaukee to the late John A. and Sophie M. (nee Warczinski) Grabarczyk. He proudly served his country as an Air Force Sergeant and was a Veteran of the Korean War. After earning his B.A. at Marquette University, Raymond was employed as a Sales Engineer for Harnischfeger Machinery Manufacturers for 26 years. In 1980, he made Citrus County Florida his home after moving from Coral Springs. A Catholic by faith, Raymond was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church in Inverness, Florida. He was also a member of the Inverness Country Club, Citrus Hills Country Club and the Inverness Elks Club. Those left to mourn his passing are his loving wife, Rhea Grabarczyk of Hermando, FL; his sister, Gerry Czarnik of Milwaukee; nephew, Scott (Joy) Czarnik of Lisbon, WI; niece Nancy (Andy) Dyszelski of Waukesha; and many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley on February 19, 2005. Memorial Mass on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at the BASILICA OF SAINT JOSAPHAT, 2333 So. 6th Street at 11am. Family and friends will meet directly at the Basilica. Inurnment Saint Adalbert Cemetery.