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Ed Romanski
March 8, 2012
Mike was one of the best drummers I've ever worked with,this very sad news to hear. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and close friends.
February 11, 2012
I miss you, Michael Rately!
The original group - wish I had a picture of when we were young!
Kathy Karnafel Nowak
December 17, 2011
Stay positive and upbeat...I know that Mike would not want it any other way. He was a good guy and I think my very second friend in my life. Georgia and Luke, Sandy and Rita/Family - you are all in my prayers for comfort and understanding. Love and blessings... Kathy Karnafel Nowak
Phyllis & Jim Trembczynski
December 11, 2011
Please except our condolences Rita and family, I just now found out, Mike was far to young and my prayers go out for him and for you all. Sending you my love and hugs.
Jose Medina
December 2, 2011
Luke im praying for you and your mommy im sorry this happened bro...im here at any time if you need me just hit me up n I promise ill text back...i love you bro.
Mike Kartz
November 30, 2011
Rita, I don't have any new words to say that you haven't already heard. But Mike and all of Bruce's family have always treated me as family, and I feel the same way. I have known Mike for a long time. Way too soon to lose Mike...
Sorry I could not make it in for the wake or funeral, but I was there in heart and soul.
Sincerely, Mike Kartz
SANDY PERO
November 30, 2011
Rita & Children,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers on your beloved husband Mike. He will be in your hearts and memories forever.
SANDY PERO POST TRIBUNE
Kim wilkes
November 29, 2011
Wish I could of been there for all of you.He will be missed,but never forgotten! Rita,& family,Georgia,Luke,Sandy, love all of you.
Rick Courtney
November 29, 2011
"The Candle That Burns Twice As Bright Only Burns Half As Long"
Mike brightened all our lives with his sense of humor, his kind heart and his calm demeaner,He represented his family well,and carried over his well mannered upbinging to his children. He left us too early, but he left us with some great memories, Im proud to say he was my friend.
I know I will see him again,untill then like everyone "I will miss him"
Bobbi Wells
November 28, 2011
Rita please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Lynda McElroy
November 28, 2011
I am speechless. Words escape me. Rita, Samantha, Luke, Georgia, Luke & Sandy. My deepest and most sincere sympathy. We goway back--way back to strollers and playpens. I look forward to seeing and hugging you all tomorrow. Wish I could have gotten back earlier tonight. Such a special and wonderful person. "old" neighbor Lynda (Maman) McElroy
Janice Vasquez
November 28, 2011
My prayers to the Ratley Family. The loss of a loved one is very hard just know that he is with the Lord watching over everyone. R.I.P MIKE
Allen Orzechowicz
November 28, 2011
Way to soon Mike, way to soon. Last time we spoke was at the (to borrow from Marianne) 169th & 170th street "gang" reunion at your house a few years ago. Should have had more.
Sympathies go out to Rita and kids, Luke, Georgia and Sandy.
RIP old friend.
Dante Vasquez
November 28, 2011
Our Heart Felt Condolences and Prayers Go Out To The Ratley Family On The Loss Of A Good Husband, Wonderfull Father and Great Son. God Bless You All and May Peace Be With You. R.I.P. MIKE
Darlene Deere-Bishop
November 28, 2011
Rita, Mr. and Mrs. Ratley, and family, it's been many years since I've seen any of you, but I always think of you as extended family. I pray for you all during this time and want you to know I'm thinking of you.
November 28, 2011
To Samantha and family, We send you our sincere sympathy. We are thinking of you. The Rees Family - Thomas, Dawn, Lauren & Scott
Marianne Miterko
November 28, 2011
My heartflet sympathy to Luke and Georgia, Rita and children. Although I haven't seen Mike in a number of years, I will always remember his smile and everlasting friendship when we were growing up. May you rest in peace Mike. (the 169th & 170th street "gang")
jacqueline covert
November 27, 2011
I was a friend of mikes and would like to give condolences to his family and friends
Greg Workman
November 27, 2011
Boo, the guys at the pkl will miss you
Reunion 2004
Mike Lawrence
November 27, 2011
Mike, you will be missed by many you were a joy to be around. How time has passed by, the last time I saw you and Rita was at our H.S. Reunion 2004. Rejoice in the Lord Mike you are with God now. Rita I pray that you and your family can rest on the Lord and know that you will be with Mike again in Heaven, God bless you all. Mike I will throw a snowball in honor of you for old times sake. With all my Love and sincere condolences to all Mike's loved ones. Mike Lawrence
November 27, 2011
Rita, Sam and Like, my heart goes out to you. Mike's laughter and sense of humor, and his pride in his family, is how I will remember him always. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sharon Baumgartner
November 27, 2011
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