Michael George Ratcliffe
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Michael George Ratcliffe, 74, of Marblehead, Ohio, died peacefully in his home on July 3, 2025.
He was born in Columbus, Ohio in 1950 to Rita and Richard Ratcliffe, during the Thanksgiving Blizzard of 1950.
Michael was preceded in death by Martin Richard Ratcliffe, Kathy Ratcliffe, Rita Stovicek, Richard Ratcliffe, Gilbert Stovicek, William Joyce and Janet Joyce. His nephew, Patrick Votypka, is now reunited with his Uncle Schmo.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 52 years Brigid "this is not her funeral" Ratcliffe (Joyce) and their five adoring children, Marty Ratcliffe, Mary Catherine Ratcliffe, Mandy Siciliano, Michael Kevin Ratcliffe and Lil Brigid Burke. As his family grew to include his cherished children-in-law, Bridget Ratcliffe, Carmello Siciliano and George Burke IV, along came the littlest loves of his life. Grandpas joys, Liam, Eire, Clara, Carmino, Tieg, Ronan and George V. Grandpas granddogs, Karen and Oliver, will forever miss him at the table.
Michaels family is large, loving and Cleveland Irish. He is survived by his dear brothers and sisters, Ricky (Helen), Kevin, Julie Neubert (Dan), Shawn, Laura Desmond (Rich) and Scott Lavelle. Brother-in-law to Tom Joyce (Shirley), Judi Votypka (Jamie), Brian Joyce (Joann), Billy Joyce (Dee), Jimmy Joyce (Delores), Gerry Joyce (Nancy), Janet Koch (Joe), Mary Borden (Adam) and Peggy Joyce. Uncle Mike loved his Godchildren, nieces and nephews dearly, you may all have your noses back.
Michael will forever be remembered by his devotion to his faith, family, fashion, his affinity for nautical nonsense, and his love for puppies, kittens, and babies. He never met a Hallmark Movie he didnt like. He loved big. He made friends everywhere he went. His laugh will echo in our hearts forever.
Services will be held Saturday, July 12 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church, 822 Barclay St. Marblehead, Ohio (live stream available via the churchs website). Viewing begins at 9:30 AM, Catholic mass to follow at 11 AM.
Celebration of life to be hosted in Cleveland at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Patrick G. Votypka Foundation or Saint Joseph Catholic Church, two organizations near and dear to his big, big heart.
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Saturday, July 12, 2025
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
822 Barclay Street
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio - 43440
Mass
Saturday, July 12, 2025
11:00 AM
Saint Joseph Catholic Church
822 Barclay Street
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio - 43440
Funeral Service
7755 East Harbor Road
Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio 43440
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October 3, 2025
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