John Michael Rakocy

My sympathy to your family. I worked several years with John and was honored to call him my friend, We shared many stories of family and fun times, which was always a joy to hear the love he truly held for you all. I will miss catch up lunches every couple of months and will truly miss you my friend.

My deepest sympathy to all of John's family. I worked with John for many years and was grateful to call him my friend. After retirement, I truly enjoyed our catch-up lunches where we would share family and fun stories. He was most proud of his family and it showed. I will truly miss you, my friend. Tammy

Thank you to the family for sharing why John was so special -- it was only obvious that he was. John was my kind, generous, smart yet modest neighbor who clearly adored his family above all else. I wish John's beloved family peace and comfort in a lifetime of memories and love from this gentle soul. I was privileged to meet him and will miss him.

For many years before my retirement, I was honored to have both John and Judy for patients. Both were a joy to know and they both had my utmost respect as wonderful individuals. Judy was the one who had the "humor" gene and John, the "serious" gene, and together they were well matched! Goodness, wherever it occurs, is difficult to hide. John and Judy both had it in abundance. Their lives had a profound influence on me and, for that, I am forever grateful. My sympathy to Jefferson, Jonathan, and Jennifer. I do not recall if I ever met any of you but that does not mean that I never knew you. Your parents spoke lovingly of all of you, not in boasting, but in genuine affection and appreciation. Peace be with you- Gregory L. Sheehy M.D.