Jeffrey B. Rattner

Jeffrey Bryan Rattner, 72, of White Township, N.J. died of a short illness on Jan. 7, surrounded by family. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, Jeff will always be remembered for his sense of humor, kindness and love for his family.
Born on Dec. 13, 1952 in Queens, N.Y., Jeff grew up as the son of Stewart and Florence Rattner and was brother to Steve and Laurie. Jeff was raised in the White Meadow Lake section of Rockaway, N.J. He was a proud graduate of Morris Hills High School and William Paterson University.
On April 16, 1972, Jeff married the love of his life, Mary Ann Kaschak, and the two spent 52 wonderful years together. They soon started a family and Jeff doted on daughters Jennifer and Melissa.
Jeff loved the outdoors, going on vacation with his family, his pets, riding his bike and coin collecting. Nothing was more important to Jeff than spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. He loved to laugh and always made others smile with his sharp wit and jokes. Jeff's life was enriched by the deep friendships he formed throughout his life.
Jeff worked as an industrial sales manager for several different companies over a career that spanned close to five decades.
Jeff is survived by his wife Mary Ann Rattner, his mother Florence Rattner, his daughters Jennifer Rattner-Cagnassola and Melissa Costello, his son-in-law Brian Costello, his brother Steve Rattner, his sister Laurie Babbitt, his sister-in-law Jeanne Rattner and his grandkids Kaileigh Cagnassola, Ryan Cagnassola, Abigail Cagnassola, Julia Cagnassola, Matthew Costello and Alexa Costello, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stewart Rattner and brother in law John Babbitt.
A service to celebrate Jeff's life will be held on Jan. 10 from 4-8 p.m. at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High St., Hackettstown, NJ 07840.
For those wishing to leave online condolences for the family, please visit, www.cochranfuneral.com