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Alexander Ratkowski Obituary
- October 5, 2023
82, of Snyder, entered into rest. Devoted partner of 50 years of Richard Leimbach; loving son of the late Aloysius G. and Bernice M. (nee Sterkowicz) Ratkowski; dear brother of Richard (Helen) Rand, David (Kim) Ratkowski, Mary Ann (Floyd) Wiechec and the late Kenneth (Dorothy) and Robert Ratkowski; fond uncle of several nieces and nephews including Brian Kerr; cherished brother-in-law to Peggy, James (Wendy) and Deborah Leimbach and Laurie Kerr; also survived by extended family and friends. Alex was an Economics Professor at SUNY Buffalo State for many years. Relatives and friends may celebrate Alex's life at Marotto's Restaurant, 3365 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, on Saturday October 14 from 3:30-5:30pm. Please RSVP by Friday October 13 to the funeral home, 716-839-7100, to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to GLYS Buffalo, 741 Main St. Buffalo, NY 14203 or the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, 786 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14209. Online condolences may be made at www.lombardofuneralhome.com .
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Memories and Condolences
for Alexander Ratkowski
Terry Sheehan
November 6, 2023
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.
Kathleen Campbell
October 14, 2023
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
David Magavern
October 13, 2023
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
Peggy Leimbach
October 12, 2023
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
Peggy Leimbach
October 12, 2023
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
Dorothy
October 10, 2023
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!
Jean Richardson
October 9, 2023
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.
Judy Ratkowski
October 9, 2023
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.
Wendy leimbach
October 8, 2023
Alex was a wonderful brother in law, uncle, and friend. He will be very much missed. Love always wendy leimbach
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