Henry P.

Krasucki Jr.

Henry Paul Krasucki, Jr.

Hank was born in Nanticoke, PA on August 31,1940, to Henry P. Krasucki Sr. and Helen(Baranowski) Krasucki. He graduated from the Nanticoke High School. After school he was in the US Army reserves and moved to New York City to work various jobs including a short-order cook, insurance salesman and long-distance bus driver. Hank realized his heart was in the country and re-located back to PA.

He married the love of his life, Janet Martha (Ostroski) on July 3, 1965 at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nanticoke, PA. He delighted in describing the true Polish celebration that lasted 4 days! While Henry pursued the State Police Academy Janet gave birth to their first child, a girl named Jessica. Shortly thereafter, they had another daughter named Janelle and re-located to Wolcott, NY where they would build their home. Some of his most cherished memories were family vacations to historic spots in the USA, camping in Quebec, huge multi-generational fish fries in our back yard and an epic annual Christmas eve party at our home after midnight Mass.

Hank graduated from the NY State Police Academy in 1967. Primarily stationed in Wolcott, NY, he retired from the NYS Police in 1990 at the rank of Sgt / Station Commander. He valued his career in the NYSP as much as he valued his family. In fact, he remained good friends with many of his fellow Troopers. The “Troops” were a family to him. He then became the Wayne County Stop DWI Coordinator for over 17 year and was the Town of Wolcott and Village of Wolcott Justice for many terms. Hank passed away on November 11, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

An avid outdoorsman, Hank loved to be outside. Hunting and golf were some of his favorite activities. He looked forward to the first day of hunting season like a little kid on Christmas. And while recently he was unable to hunt, his buddies made an effort to get him into the woods and when he couldn’t do that, come over and visit to talk hunting stories. Henry was a season ticket holder of his beloved Buffalo Bills and we watched our last game together on November 1st .

You knew when Hank was in the room – his bold personality and gift of gab were larger than life. He was generous and well respected in his community. He was known for being fair and treating people with dignity. 

He served on various committees and was dedicated to many causes over the years. His favorites were being an usher at The Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity and a member of the Wolcott Elks Lodge #1763 for over 50 years. In addition, Henry was extremely proud of his full Polish heritage and enjoyed carrying on many Polish and family traditions over the years.

Hank was predeceased by his wife, Janet in 1995, his parents Henry and Helen and his brother Paul (Felipe). He is survived by his daughters Jessica Krasucki (Sodus, NY), Janelle Krasucki Cooper (Todd) of Huron, NY, his granddaughters Janet (Jordan) Klein, Tori Cooper (Brendon Reed), and Jordan Cooper. He is also survived by his great grandson Henry Chase Klein, his brother Joseph (Betsy) Krasucki of NH and his long-time partner Mary Jo Lockwood, with whom he shared many adventures including his favorite trips to Alaska, Hawaii and Vegas. They shared much of their time at their Florida home. Hank is also survived by many nieces and nephews. And he was blessed to have many friends that supported him until the end, particularly his “sons” Terry Bauer, Christopher Bauer, Doug Thomas and Jeff Martin. Finally, he is survived by his faithful four- legged companion Bianka Angelica Rodriguez-Perez.

Visitation will be held at the Norton Funeral Home, New Hartford Street, Wolcott on November 19, 2026 from 4-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on November 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, St Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Wolcott with Burial to follow at the Glenside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Catholic Community of the Blessed Trinity, Oswego County SPCA PO Box 442 Fulton, NY 13069, Wayne County Humane Society or the charity of your choice. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Elks Club.