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Robert Ratajczak Obituary

Ratajczak, Robert E. Sr.

Feb 2, 2025

Beloved husband of over 47 years to the late Geraldine (Kisicki). Loving father of Robert E Jr. (Bridget), Roseanne (Bradley) Ackermann, Brian (Kimberly), and Daryl (Sandra) Ratajczak. Dear grandfather of 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Son of the late Edmund and Josephine (Prinzbach) Ratajczak. Brother of Patricia (Joseph) Gasiecki and the late Joseph (late Margaret) Ratajczak and late Frederick (Judith) Ratajczak. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday February 21st from 3-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3155 Orchard Park Rd. (716) 675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, February 22nd at 10:00AM at St. John Vianney Church, 2950 Southwestern Blvd. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Buffalo. Mr. Ratajczak was an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and archery. He was a diehard Bills fan and worked at General Mills for over 40 years. Online condolences at www.CANNANFH.com.

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Published by Buffalo News on Feb. 16, 2025.

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Roger L. Russin

February 21, 2025

Bob, I missed your presence at the last couple foot Ball games. May you rest in Peace

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21

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. - Orchard Park

3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

Feb

22

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. John Vianney Church

2950 Southwestern Blvd., NY

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James W. Cannan Funeral Home, Inc. - Orchard Park

3155 Orchard Park Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127

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