Robert F. Jaracz

PELHAM, NH – Robert F. “Bob” Jaracz, age 80, a longtime resident of Pelham, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 15, 2022 with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Pare) Jaracz with whom he enjoyed nearly 60 years of marriage.

He was born in Lowell on June 26, 1941 and was the son of the late Bronislaw J. and Carolyn A. (Wasylak) Jaracz.

Bob graduated from Lowell High School in 1958 and shortly after enlisted in the Air Force where he proudly served from 1961 to 1965. A passionate musician, he spent most of his life playing Polka music in various groups. In his earlier years, he played with The Polkateens, The Polkateers, The Aristocrats, and The Kings Knights in South Carolina while in the Air Force. Since 1971 he was the leader of The Sound-A-Bouts Orchestra alongside his wife, Irene. Bob was a dedicated member of the Polish-American Veterans of Lowell and served as their Commander. He was also the Adjutant for the Polish-American Veterans of Massachusetts and a member of the Pelham American Legion. Bob was the owner and manager of Unlimited Sales of NH, a commercial dealer and supplier of business forms and printing. In his spare time, he loved spending time in his yard, relaxing by the pool and taking care of his home. Above all, he was a loving family man who adored his wife, daughter and grandsons.

In addition to his loving wife, Bob is survived by his daughter, Tanya Jaracz Bigelow of Hudson, NH; his grandsons, James and Justin Bigelow; his siblings, Edward Jaracz and his wife Pamela of Lowell, and Diane Pare and his brother-in-law Richard Pare of FL; as well as several nieces and nephews and close family friend Brenda Bigelow.

In addition to his parents, he was sadly predeceased by his son, David and his in-laws, Rene and Wanda Pare.

Visiting hours will be held on Monday, January 17th from 4pm to 7pm at Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11am at St. Casimir’s Parish, 268 Lakeview Avenue, Lowell. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. Interment will take place in the spring in St. Casimir Cemetery, Pelham, NH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s memory to the PAV Scholarship or the Dom Polski Scholarship, 10 Coburn Street, Lowell, MA 01854 or the St. Casmir’s Parish Scholarship, 269 Lakeview Avenue, Lowell, MA 01850.