Tracey Raghnal-Daly

Tracey Anne Raghnal-Daly was born on March 21, 1961, in London, England, to Edna Mae Shaw and Leroy Nodrick Raghnal. She was raised in a vibrant culture steeped in music, food, and dance — all of which remained central to her life.

Tracey started her education at Our Lady of Grace School in the Bronx. After graduating from Aquinas High School also in the Bronx, Tracey attended SUNY Stony Brook and later transferred to CUNY Hunter College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Nutrition. Her professional journey in food service began at Mt. Vernon Hospital in New York. After spending a few years in West Virginia, she returned to New York in 1994 and joined NY Downtown Hospital. Her career spanned several healthcare facilities, including The Brooklyn Caledonian Hospital Center, Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, Cobble Hill Health Center, and finally St. Luke’s-Roosevelt (now Mount Sinai Morningside), where she worked as Retail Manager. She truly cherished her team there, and this is where her career came to a close.

Tracey met Kelvin Daly at Stony Brook. They later married, moved to West Virginia, and welcomed their son, Jaffar — her pride and joy even before he was born. After moving back to New York, Tracey poured her heart into raising Jaffar. She was a loving, supportive, and ever-present mother, especially on the soccer sidelines. Her dedication led her to becoming a youth coach so she could be there — every game, every step of the way.

As Jaffar grew older and more independent, Tracey returned to her childhood love of dance. Having studied tap and ballet at Miss Dorothy’s Dance Studio, she now found joy in salsa at Cache Dance Studios in the Bronx. Her warm, welcoming smile soon became a fixture at the front desk. She also rekindled her passion for hustle dancing and proudly won three medals at a competition in New Jersey — one of her last performances. Whether at a studio or a party, if there was music, Tracey was dancing.

A devoted fitness enthusiast, Tracey was often found lifting weights on Saturdays or training during the week — sometimes coached by her own son.

Tracey passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, after a brief illness. She lived a life full of movement, music, and meaning. True to her Jamaican and Trinidadian roots, she loved reggae and soca, and the rhythms of her heritage were the soundtrack of her life.

Tracey was a mother not just to Jaffar, but to many of his friends as well — offering advice, love, and laughter. She was selfless, kind, beautiful, and funny. She was unmistakably her father’s daughter — charismatic, generous, and able to make everyone feel seen and welcome.

She is survived by her beloved son, Jaffar Daly, daughter-in-law Linda, and granddaughter Roslyn Ariyah; her sister Marie Raghnal, brother Richard Raghnal, sister-in-law Harriet Raghnal, nephew Jarrett Raghnal, nieces Aijah and Aaliyah Raghnal; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her cherished “sistas.” She was predeceased by her parents, Leroy Nordrick Raghnal and Edna Mae Shaw.

Tracey was loved, admired, and respected by all who knew her.

If you want to honor her memory, just watch her dance.

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ATTENTION: During the continuing COVID & various health concerns, as we phase back into smaller capacity public visitations/services, we need your help in limiting/controlling the number of people, so please govern yourself accordingly for the health & safety of all. Thank you so kindly!

A Wake/Visitation will be held on Friday May 2nd, 2025, from 10:00AM-12:00PM at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, followed by Funeral Service at 12:00PM. So you may come to the Church to try to attend, & feel free to wear masks. At the very least you can get hand sanitizer & sign the register book (NOTE: please feel free to bring your own pen). If not at capacity, you will be allowed in to have a seat; but if at capacity by the time you get there, you may be required to leave the premises after signing register book, so as not to be in violation nor cause a health hazard, so please govern yourself accordingly. Regardless of if you're able to enter/be seated, or not, please refrain from too much touching/hugging/handshaking, preferably elbow bumping briefly if at all. If instructed, PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY leave the building & premises if the church is at their capacity. PLEASE KINDLY RESPECTFULLY follow & abide by the directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the funeral home and/or church, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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The Entire Staff of Lee's Funeral Home, LLC respects that the Family of Tracey Raghnal-Daly entrusted the care of their loved one to us, and that they value the level of service & attention our funeral home provides. We are honored, in turn, to provide comfort, assistance and service to the Family of Tracey Raghnal-Daly during their time of bereavement.

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Please leave written condolences now herein on the Memory Wall to express your sorrow, share your memories, and as an expression of sympathy & way to communicate with/offer comfort to the family, that they and others may see, and may be a lasting tribute in her honor, whether you're able to attend or not. Definitely Please SIGN IN on the Memory Wall as a virtual way of signing the register book, especially if choosing to stay safe/not able to sign in person.

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Please feel free to come to the church wearing a mask, & social distance as much as possible. If you know you have a coronavirus/COVID-19; are sick/experiencing symptoms of coronavirus/COVID-19; are immuno-compromised and/or have health/other conditions that make your body more susceptible to illness, please do NOT attend any services. Please feel free to bring & use your own pen for signing the family's register book - you are encouraged to please BRING & use your own PEN for signing. Please follow & abide by the rules of the church, and directions of the funeral home staff and/or church personnel at all times. We Thank You in advance for following directions & any policies, so as to make all go smoothly the day of the services, to eliminate further burden on the family, and to maintain the health & safety of All. Any questions, or if any clarity is needed, please call ahead to the church and/or funeral home, and/or speak to us from a safe distance if present.

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In lieu of flowers & as a lasting tribute, the family kindly suggests a contribution be made in her name/memory/honor to: The American Cancer Society (may be done simply through the donation tab/link here in website at the bottom of this page, or on your own). You may also plant a tree in her name/memory/honor, as another form of condolence. If sending flowers, since she's being cremated, sending small plants or vases the family is able to keep is preferable & may be delivered on either Thursday May 1st, 2025 by/before 6:00PM to Lee's Funeral Home, and/or on Fri. May 2nd by/before 10:00AM to St. Luke's Episcopal Church. The Family Thanks You!