George W. Traceski, 71 of Newington, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Bel-Air Manor. He was born in New Britain, son of the late George J. and Irene (Gingras) Traceski and he had lived in Newington for many years. Prior to his retirement, George worked for Pratt & Whitney Aircraft for over 30 years. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of the American Legion, Rocky Hill Post. He was a former communicant of Holy Spirit Church in Newington. He is survived by his two sisters, Renee D. Jennings of Newington, with whom he made his home, and Karen E. Polce and her husband William of Rocky Hill. George also leaves behind his brother, Richard B. Traceski and his wife Gail of Florida, several nieces, nephews and grandnieces and nephews. A graveside service with full military honors will be on Thursday, October 13th, at The State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown at 2:00 P.M. Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St, I-91 Tech Ctr, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. To share a memory with the family, please visit www.dillonbaxter.com