CHIANG MAI, THAILAND – Mr. Leon "Leo" John Raczkowski, 75, of Chiang Mai, Thailand, formerly of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on August 15th, 2023 at Mahoraj Nakorn Hospital after a short illness.

Born in Beverly on September 15, 1947, to Dorothy (Troubetaris) and Adam C. Raczkowski, he attended Salem public schools and graduated from Bridgewater State University in 1972.  After working in the education field, he became a Master Carpenter, and owned and operated businesses where he put this skill to great use. Leo's dream was to live in Thailand after retirement and he spent many happy months there.

Leo is survived by his brother, Adam D. Raczkowski of East Longmeadow, MA; niece Layne Raczkowski of South Hadley, MA; nephew Adam J. Raczkowski and great niece Cici LaBarre, both of Quincy, MA; nephew Christopher Mayo of Pittsburgh, PA; former wife Ha Raczkowski of Salem; goddaughter Monique Ventullo of Peabody; and many relatives and friends. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his sister Kathryn Mayo in 2010.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Leo's memorial service which will be held at O'Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (Rte. 62) DANVERS on Saturday, October 21st at 3 P.M with a visiting hour held prior to his service from 2 to 3 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations in Leo's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com.