Ronald "Ronnie" K. Graci, 77, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away June 24, 2024 in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late Vincent and Anna (DeFranco) Graci.

Ronnie graduated from Niagara Falls High School and earned his Associate's degree from Niagara County Community College. He worked as a machine operator at Carborundum Co. for 36 years prior to his retirement.

Ronnie proudly served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a helicopter gunman. Upon his honorable discharge he was a Purple Heart recipient, and also earned the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, and the Aircraft Crewman Badge. He was also an active member of the Grand Island American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars posts. His hobbies included boating, riding his motorcycle, and classic cars. The most important thing in his life however, was time spent with family.

Ronald is survived by his daughters, Julie Graci and Denise (Sarah Garner, US Army) Graci; his grandchildren, Gina (Eddie) Barnett, Ronald Faux, Cody (Emily) Graci, Aaliyah Reed, Alexis Schad, and great great-grandchildren Brianna, Robert, Isabella, Edward, Brooklyn, Sophia, Zander, Rouge, and Malachi. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Frederick (late Ann) Graci.

Funeral services and military honors will be held Monday, July 1 at 11:30 AM at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 500 Riverdale Avenue, Lewiston, NY 14092. Memorial donations may be made to the Vietnam Veterans of America at www.vva.org. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit isit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.