Charles Christopher Gracek

Mr. Charles Christopher Gracek, age 66, of Hoschton passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Funeral Mass will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church with interment following at Memorial Park South Cemetery.  Father Adam Blatt will officiate.  The family will receive friends 9:30 – 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Memorial Park South Funeral Home.

Mr. Gracek was born June 9, 1956, to the late Charles C. & Mary DeMarco Gracek in Mesa, Arizona. He served in the United States Army for three years before he began a career in the US Postal Service, completing a successful 35 year career and ultimately retiring as Postmaster of Buford, Ga. He loved music and playing guitar with his daughter, always drawing a crowd to listen. He was an avid golfer and loved his time playing with his son and close friends. Truly an incredible man that was loved by all.

“Chuck” dearly loved and is survived by his wife of 31 years, Debra Gracek; daughter, Alyssa Gracek; son, Joseph Gracek; brother-in-law, Joseph (Kristen) Turino; his beloved dog, Beau; and a host of loved family and friends. “Chuck” loved his family dearly and included them in any conversation or encounter. He immensely enjoyed his retirement years with his wife, and was extremely proud of his daughter Alyssa and son Joseph.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105, (901) 595-3300, www.stjude.org

Memorial Park South Funeral Home, 4121 Falcon Parkway, Flowery Branch, Georgia 30542 is in charge of arrangements.  Send on-line condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com.