Francis J. "Fran" Rattay
Francis J. "Fran" Rattay
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Dear father of F. Joseph (Lori) Rattay, Jr. and Jennifer (Michael) Mahoney. Proud grandfather of Joshua, Allison, Jillian, Daniel Rattay, Kelly Jane and Michael Mahoney. Brother of Norbert (Margaret) Rattay.
Family will receive friends on Friday January 24th from 2-4 & 6-8pm at Schellhaas & Sons Funeral Home, 1600 Stone Mansion Dr. Franklin Park, PA 15143. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Sts. John & Paul Church on Saturday at 10:30am.
Fran proudly served as a missile launch officer in the Air Force. He was a proud graduate and loyal fan of the University of Pittsburgh. Fran was also a longtime employee of the Bayer Company(now Covestro).
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donation to the Little Sisters of the Poor or the Parkinson's Foundation.
Please leave condolences at www.schellhaasfh.com
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