JOSEPH VINCENT RATTAY
JOSEPH VINCENT RATTAY
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Age 55, passed away, Saturday, August 29, 2015, at his home in Canonsburg. Father of Crystal Marylee (Bryan Diggans) Rattay; brother of Steve (Patti), Tom, Raph (Susanna) Rattay, Suzanne (Joel) Johns, Donna (Rich) Luczko; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Longtime employee of Gerard Plumbing & Heating. Enjoyed fishing, working around his house, and being with his family. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the SOLLON FUNERAL HOME, 30 East College St., Canonsburg, PA 15317, J. David Sollon, Supervisor, 724-746-1000. Services Thursday, at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Visit www.sollon.com to leave online condolences.
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September 9, 2015
To Steve and family,
Deepest sympathy on the loss of your brother. May your family and happy memories help you deal with this difficult time.
Kathy and Mike Prentiss
September 8, 2015
Steve and Patti, our deepest sympathy
for your loss.
My you find comfort in your children and
grandchildren
Donna and Jack Lang
September 8, 2015
Deepest sympathy to Steve and the entire family on the loss of your brother.
September 2, 2015
Dearest Family Members of Joseph Vincent Rattay,
My sincerest sympathies for the loss of your beloved sibling, cousin, Father or friend. Joe was a good son and so nurturing to his mother and a very loving brother to all.
He will be missed and Remembered with Smiles:)
Sincerley,
Pamela Heck
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Traci & Alan Gerard
September 2, 2015
We will miss our Beloved Friend!
Tom Rattay
September 2, 2015
My dear brother, Joe, I'll miss you so much. I thought you'd always be there, just like you were for Mum, and all of us, countless times. You were a great father to Crystal, everybody knows that. And you and Crystal knew how to, and more important, willingly took care of Mum all those years so very VERY well. Always willing to help me out when I couldn't fix something, or needed a hand, and with your glad-to-do-it attitude.
I'll keep so many memories of you Joe, not just the stand-out ones, but the every-day shared memories of childhood, youthful exuberance, and all the later years; the family get-togethers, picnics, milestones of births, graduations, weddings, and all the in-between years.
You're leaving a legacy; You were an extraordinary plumber, mechanic,worker and craftsman, finishing so many fine home projects, mostly by yourself and by the sweat of your brow you learned how by doing it!
Happy times when you were drumming in a band, playing your favorite (loud) music, fishing, and partying with me into the wee hours.
So it's super sad to know that in a moment, it would be even possible that you'd be gone from us.
I, your loving brother, and all of your brothers, sisters, Crystal, each member of your family,you're your friends, will miss you forever.
With great appreciation for who you were, more than I can express.
Your brother Tom
September 2, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. I had always wanted to meet my twin Joseph as we are about the same age.
In the late 70's early 80's, we were both employed at Giant Eagle, I in the North and your Joe in the South, some paperwork was sent to me in error and that is when I was reminded we had extended family in the Canonsburg / Vandergrift area.
My father was Edward who spoke of Uncle Mike and Uncle Steve but I only visited with them a few times at a very young age and we lost contact. I suspect that these uncles were my grandfather's John brothers and Joseph and I were cousins somewhere in the family tree.
May you find consolation in the good times you have shared with Joe.
Eternal rest grant unto him O'Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Joseph John Rattay & Family
MaryLou Rattay
September 2, 2015
Dear Cousins,
We are in shock along with all of you. Our hearts are broken along with yours, especially you, Crystal. You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Dave and Mary Lou
Dave and Kristine
Chrissy and Mike
and families
Cathy Niederberger
September 2, 2015
Joe was part of my grade school class at St. Joseph's School in Mount Oliver. The news of his passing spread to some of his former classmates. Please know that Joe was fondly remembered by all of us. May he rest in peace.
Mike Cwikla
September 2, 2015
Joe was my first friend in the world. And my best friend all through school. My deepest sympathy to Raph,Tom,Steve,Donna and Suzanne.
Jack&Linda Denk
September 2, 2015
Donna,Rich,Tom and entire family
We are so sorry for your loss. We are sharing your sorrow, sending you love and wishing you peace. Our hearts go with you.
Rodger Jackson
September 2, 2015
Ray and Family
You have my Deepest Sympathy
May God be with all of you.
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