Alexander John Ratkowski

Alex was a favorite of my wife Pat and I. He was not an easy instructor but very fair. Alex and Bill Ganley had a different curve for my wife Pat (best in class) and the rest of us We learned a lot! Makes me think of those `Blue Book´ exams. The Christmas party at his place on St. James in 1981 was epic. First Bill Ganley and now Alex, we´re feeling old Rest in peace Alex from the Sheehan´s of Ashland MA.

Hello Richard Please accept my condolences! Alex was a very warm and kind neighbor on St James Place for many years, 133. Alex and Richard would often take walks. Alex would always take the time to visit my father on our porch many times. My father enjoyed these visits. May the many memories comfort and sustain you at this time. Kathleen Campbell

Hello Richard and Alex's family. Alex was my neighbor on St. James Place for many years. I have many memories of those years and our frequent conversations. In recent years I would always enjoy see Alex with Richard at Kleinhans. We would talk and I would catch him up on the old neighborhood. I will miss him and will keep all of you in my thoughts. Sincerely, David Magavern

Alex was one of a kind. He had he had a wonderful sense of humor and great wit. A true gem and is missed by all the family

Alex was one of a kind - such humor and wit. A beautiful generous guy. He will be missed terribly by Richard and the rest of his family

My heart hurts for the loss of Allen!. I will miss our conversations and our excursions when he came to Chicago! I am grateful he had happiness n Buffalo and I will miss all our reminiscing as we went back a long long time! Rest in Peace Allen and I will always love you and never forget you!. If not for you I would not have dated Ken the love of my life!. Too good to be forgotten!

Alex was good friend. In the over forty years I knew him he was always there to help when needed. Miss you Alex. I will miss him.

I will miss our phone calls and all the family stories you will never be able to tell me. You were the big brother I never had. Rest now in peace.

Alex was a wonderful brother in law, uncle, and friend. He will be very much missed. Love always wendy leimbach