Mordehai Elieser 'Lesa' Krakowski

Constableville- Mordehai Elieser Krakowski, known as Lesa, was born in Germany, on September 14, 1924. He was the son of Ephraim and Frimet Tepper Krakowski. When Hitler came to power, the family fled, first to Belgium, then in 1934, to Brazil. In 1947, Lesa immigrated to the US, living in New York City, where he attended law school and became a lawyer. In 1956, he married Lili Hirsch. After working for several large corporations, Lesa established his own firm, in 1963. In 1966, the Krakowskis bought a former farm in Constableville and made it their home in 1973. Mr. Krakowski passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. His family wishes to express a note of sincere thanks and appreciation to the staff at Lewis County General Hospital, Lowville, and for the caregivers from Lewis County Hospice. In keeping with his wishes, there will be no calling hours or services. Memorial contributions may be made to your local volunteer fire department or to Constableville Library, Main St. Constableville, NY 13325.