Dale E. Krasenics, 83, of New Bern, North Carolina passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 with his family by his side. Dale was born on January 18, 1940 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to the late Elmer Krasenics and Julia Filanowski Krasenics.
Dale grew up in Milford and lived in Monroe, Connecticut for 38 years. He retired from Santa Fuel after 35 years as an oil burner technician. He was active in the softball leagues. He enjoyed the outdoors spending time fishing and hunting. His love of hunting took him to Newfoundland, Canada, Idaho and Alaska. Dale retired in 2005 to New Bern, North Carolina. Dale loved boating and crabbing on the Neuse river. As a gun enthusiast, he enjoyed trap shooting. He volunteered his time with the Craven County Law Enforcement Officers Association (CCLEOA) as Range Maintenance Coordinator.
Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 63 years Betty-Lou O'Neill Krasenics, five children Dale Krasenics Jr.(Patricia), Sharon Palm(Steve), Julie Lubas, James Krasenics, Amy Padro(Edward). His grandchildren Caitlin, Meghan, Amanda, Nicole, Samantha, Veronica, Jacob and Lucas. His three great grandchildren Gianna, Jaxon and Collin and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his siblings Ruth Krasenics, June O'Connell(Michael) and Ed Krasenics(Debbie).
In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his sisters Louise Hubbell and Judith Krish.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3rd at Cotten Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service until 4:00 pm. Online condolences can be made to www.cottenfuneralhome.com. Cotten Funeral Home is honored to serve the family and friends of Dale E. Krasenics.
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