Florence Rakowski Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Florence Marie Rakowski (née Tobia) passed away January 31, 2021. She was predeceased in 2017 by her devoted husband Henry after sharing 63 years of marriage. She resided in Tenafly for 90 of her 94 years and then moved to Old Tappan with family. Florence is survived by her children Susan Medaglia, Steven Rakowski and Judith Bodecker and their spouses Michael, Tina and Chris; grandchildren Jamie (Medaglia) Cornwell, Lindsey (Medaglia) Raphael, Steven H. Rakowski, Madison Bodecker, Brooks Bodecker, Michael Rakowski and Daniel Rakowski; and her precious great grandchildren Robbie, Emily and Henry Cornwell. Children held a special place in her heart and she devoted her life to their care and comfort. Florence will be remembered as a dedicated mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Having a fun loving demeanor and exuding genuine concern for others, she easily made friends wherever she went. Hitting the road in their travel trailer was a favorite lifelong passion for Florence and Henry. She will be missed and remembered fondly by all who knew her. Florence is preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Norma Tobia and her sister Doris Arfmann. Visitation at the Barrett Funeral Home 148 Dean Dr. Tenafly on Friday February 5th from 10 to 11:45. Funeral mass to follow at St Therese Church in Cresskill. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to honor Florence’s lifelong devotion to caring for children.