Olympia RATKO Obituary
(nee Santarossa)
May 10, 1928 – April 10, 2017
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Olympia, now reunited with her late husband Paul (1996), her parents Joachim and Marina Santarossa, and mother-in-law Katarina Ratko. Beloved mother of Paul and David (Roxanne). Grandmother of Terra (Rob), Tammy (Ryan), Lydia (Jeremiah), Jessie (Dereck) and Jared. Looking down from heaven grandbaby Katherine. Great-grandmother of Annabell, Kate, Jacob, Teagan, Lily and Isaac. Predeceased by sister Erma Polegato and her late husband Albert, brothers Baby Marino and Marino, and sister-in-law Mary Flewelling. Survived by brother Joe Santarossa (Beverly), many nieces, nephew and cousins. Sister-in-law of Marguerite Santarossa and Patricia Ratko and her late husband John. Special thank you to the Villages of Aspen Lake "Riverside Section" and for all the love given from her caregivers. Olympia and Paul Ratko were founding members of Fogolar Furlan Club. If you so desire, donations to the MS Society would be appreciated. Visitation Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m. at
FAMILIES FIRST,
1065 Lauzon Rd., East Windsor,
519-969-5841.
Cremation to follow. Share memories, photos or make a donation online at
www.FamiliesFirst.ca
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Margaaret Soulliere
April 14, 2017
Paul, David and Joe - my deepest condolences to you on the passing of your beloved Mother and sister. She was a fabulous woman. May God bless all of you, she is now at rest.
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