Ernest Bracikowski of Springville, NY passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Gowanda Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at the age of 87.
He was born September 20, 1935 in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Joseph and Celia (Czerniak) Bracikowski. He was a Carpenter for Springville-Griffith Institute High School and was also a United States Army Veteran serving from 1958-1960. He enjoyed the farm life, bowling, fishing, hunting, and playing cards. He was also a member of Epiphany of Our Lord in Langford, NY.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy (Azzopardi) Bracikowski, whom he married June 27, 1964 in Buffalo. He is also survived by his children: Mary (Michael) Rand of N. Syracuse, Jennifer (Joseph) Pfeifer of Springville, Diane May of Springville, and Joseph (Martika) Bracikowski of Florida; as well as two siblings, four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Anne Marie Bracikowski and seven siblings.
There will be no prior visitation. A Mass of Christian burial will take place Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10am at Epiphany of Our Lord, 10893 Sisson Hwy, North Collins with Father Mitch Byeck officiating. Final interment to be held in St. Martins Cemetery in Langford, NY.
Memorials may be made to the Collins Center Fire Company, 3514 Main St, Collins Center, NY 14035