Obituary of John "JC" Flach, Jr.

Flach, John C. Jr. COEYMANS HOLLOW - John C. "JC" Flach, Jr., age 29, died tragically on Thursday, September 6, 2012 in an accident on his parents' property. Born in Albany on September 30, 1982, he is son of John C. and Elizabeth Ridings Flach. JC graduated from Greenville Central School, class of 2000, and Binghamton University, class of 2004. He was employed as an engineer at Gould Erectors & Riggers in Glenmont, and was a member of Operating Engineers Local 106. JC followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather by racing his stock car at Lebanon Valley Speedway, as a member of the Flach Motorsports team. He earned his first win this past June, and was a member of the New York State Stock Car Association, which named him "Rookie of the Year" in 2008. In addition to his parents, JC is survived by his fiancée, Nicholl Bautochka; brother, Keith; paternal grandparents, John and Rita Flach; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. JC was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Laurence and Rose Marie Ridings. Calling hours will be Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 SR 81, Greenville. The funeral will be Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 21 Main Street, Ravena. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Coeymans Hollow Fire Company and First Responders, or the Ravena Rescue Squad will be appreciated. Light a candle at ajcunninghamfh.com. The entire Flach Family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the family, friends, and racing fans for their love and support.