Josephine M. Raczkowski

Raczkowski, Josephine M. Age 80, formerly from Cranford, NJ, passed away Friday, February 22, 2013. She was born August 5, 1932 in Wilkes Barre, PA to Joseph and Helen Pasela. Josephine has always been actively involved in community, political, and service work in both New Jersey and New Mexico where she has resided for the past 30 plus years. A longtime member of the Retired Public Employees of New Mexico, she held several positions in her chapter including President and Vice President. An advocate for the disabled, she served on the Disability Board at the Meadowlark Senior Center and on the Disability Task Force. As an amputee later in life, she started the first amputee support group in New Mexico, Perpetual Motion and was trained as a peer counselor. She was most recently involved for the last 11 years with Independent Living Resource Center and has served as Board President. She was an avid crafter, loved murder mysteries and her beloved cat Buttons. An accomplished cook and baker, her friends and family enjoyed many meals, cakes, brownies and especially her famous fudge. Fun loving Josephine was always ready for a party. She is survived by her husband, Richard Raczkowski and daughter Lorraine Raczkowski. A Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 26, 2013 and Wednesday, February 27, 2013 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Daniels Family Funeral Services � Southern Chapel, 2400 Southern Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 28, 2013 at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Angels, 1701 Tulip R. SE (at Abrazo), Rio Rancho, NM. Daniels Family Funeral Services 2400 Southern Blvd Rio Rancho, NM 87124 505-891-9192