Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Paul Ratajczak Obituary
RATAJCZAK, Jr., Paul John
Born on July 14, 1952, Paul entered into rest on April 7, 2008, after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Judy, his daughters Laura, Jennifer and Stacy, and his son-in-law, Fernando. Also survived by his mother, Loretta Ratajczak, brothers Donald (Shari) Ratajczak, James (Lisa) Ratajczak, and Roger (Tricia) Ratajczak, sisters Joan Vierra, Jane (Gary) Miceli, Marcia Ratajczak, and Gloria (Roy) Stratford, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Paul Ratajczak Sr. Raised in San Jose, Calif., he relocated to Placer County in 1990 to expand the family business, S&G Carpet and More, where he worked from the age of 16. Paul was a loving family man, a devout Catholic, a hard-working businessman and a loyal friend to many. He loved the San Francisco Giants, poker parties, Dairy Queen Blizzards, the stock market channel, and, most of all, the race track. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 11, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a Rosary beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Lambert Funeral Home in Roseville. Funeral service will be on Saturday, April 12, at 10:30 a.m. at S.S. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Rocklin. Burial will follow immediately at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Sacramento. Funeral reception to follow.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Paul Ratajczak
James and Jennifer Hummell (Miller)
May 27, 2008
Ratajczak family -
Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss. The sad news came to us from the Miller family - all who send their condolences as well. I have very fond memories of Mr. Ratajczak and your entire loving family. It has been a number of years, but please know our thoughts are with you.
Julie Smith
April 15, 2008
Judy and Family,
May God Bless you in the coming days, weeks, monthes and years. Just know that my big sister Debbie which is Judy's best friend is with Paul now and showing him around in Heaven.
Love,
Julie
Terry and Ken Harris
April 14, 2008
We are so blessed to have had the priviledge of calling Paul (and all his family) our dearest friends. He was a compassionate insightful man, a mentor, teacher, partner, childhood playmate and friend. A companion to many, a friend to all who met him. A well loved and loving son, brother, husband and father. We shall all miss him and his significant presence in our lives.
As time passes, and gently eases your grief, may all the beautiful memories you have of Paul, begin to restore the joy that has been taken from your hearts, and may it help in some small way to know that friends are sharing the sorrow you feel. We will pray for all of you daily, for strength and peace.
TOD BEHRENDT
April 13, 2008
TO ALL OF PAUL'S FAMILY,
I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE ALL OF YOU ARE RIGHT NOW...I RECENTLY WAS THERE AND I KNOW IT IS A DEEP PAIN WITH TRUE SORROW.NOTHING I CAN WRITE CAN EASE YOUR PAIN THOUGH I WISH I COULD DO THAT FOR ALL OF YOU.
THE LOVE AND COMPASSION I RECIEVED FROM S&G IN MY DARKEST HOUR WAS A TRUE REFLECTION OF THE PERSON PAUL WAS...MAY ALL OF YOUR MEMORIES EASE YOUR GRIEF AND KNOW THAT PAUL IS NOW FOREVER IN ALL OF YOUR HEARTS AND IN THE ARMS OF OUR LORD.GOD BLESS YOU ALL
Patricia and Dennis Montefusco
April 13, 2008
Dear Laura and family....Dennis and I have prayed for your Dad and you and your family since Megan first shared the sad news of his illness with us. Please know that you remain in our thoughts and pray for your father, knowing that he is in peace in heaven.
Jeff Decker
April 12, 2008
I know Paul's loved ones are missing a special part of their lives. As a business associate I know our industry will greatly miss a man who represented the spirit, the success, the fun, and the dignity that we all strive for. One of the greatest things that can be said is we are all better from his presence. That is the Spirit of Paul Ratajczak that lives within us.
Bill Kavanaugh
April 12, 2008
Recently, a mutual friend and I were remembering Paul and the comment was made "that Paul was generous to a fault". We should all be so flawed. Paul's life was a fine example that we'd all do well to emulate.
David Cherre-Cerra
April 12, 2008
The Ratajczak Family
May god hold you all close to his heart in your time of great loss and give you his strenth to carry on. Paul you will forever be missed by all of us and your kindness and love will live on.
Karen Thomas
April 11, 2008
Although I didn't cross paths that often with Paul, I did enough times to know of his character. It was seen in his eyes that he was truly a man of integrity and sincerity. It was also clear through the often spoken words of respect in his regard that my feeling was on the mark. My deepest condolences to the Ratajczak family on the loss of Paul. Well......hardly loss because I know he will live forever in their hearts. I can just imagine the "slideshow" that will play over and over in the memory bank. Smiles to follow. Lots of them!
Bernie Roberts
April 11, 2008
Dear Judy and Family,
Paul was a great person and was always kind to me and my family especially my mother. He had such a beautiful smile and a good outlook on life.
Paul will certainly be missed. He is at rest now. All of you have wonderful memories to keep for a life time. Remember them.
Love Bernie Roberts & Family
Daniel J. Evans
April 11, 2008
Paul was a very luck man to have such a strong and loving family. I believe we are all better people having known him. His kindness, strength of spirit, personal integrity, and good old fashion family values are just a few of the thing that I loved Paul for. I see these same qualities in all his brothers and sisters and mother, not one of whom are afraid of a little hard work and elbow grease. It has been my honor to have worked with for such a GREAT man and family. All my prayers and best wishes.
BARBARA LUDOVICI
April 11, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Joe Pryor
April 11, 2008
To the Ratajczak Family, Paul was a wonderful friend even though I didn't see him often of late, I now feel the loss. A wonderful man whom I had many hours of fun in addition to the business dealings we had over the years. One of a kind..God bless you Paul. Joe Pryor and family...
Marcus Ulland & family
April 11, 2008
Judy, Laura, Jen, Stacy & Family,
My heartfelt offer of condolence and comfort to you and your family in the passing of your husband and father. Over the years I've done some floorcovering business with your father and the words that stand out in my mind are fair and respectful. A wonderful model for all to follow.
My father passed from pancreatic cancer when I was 10 weeks old. I'll pass along the message to you that he left for me, ala the "Bad News/Good News" heading.
Bad News: "Wages of Sin is death" (spiritual and physical) Good News:"The gift of God is eternal life" Romans 6:23
He went on to assure me, "that there is NO condemnation, in those who are in Christ Jesus"......None. Romans 8:1
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord" Colossians 2:5 I'm O.K.
His final signature to me was on his grave marker.
"Thy will be done"
Our family prays that the loving arms of the Lord are squeezing you very tightly right now.
Marcus Ulland & family
Woodinville, Washington
Patty & Teresa Shannon
April 10, 2008
Judy and family,
We have been blessed to know your beautiful family. Paul was such a loving man, quick with a smile and a good word. He was kind and generous and we will miss him. Our hearts go out to all of your family and friends who enjoyed him. Our prayers will continue that God will give you strength and comfort and surround you with Love. May you rest in Peace Paul. With love, Patty And Teresa Shannon
Gloria Stratford
April 10, 2008
Dear Judy, Laura, Jen, Stacy and Fernando,
Paul was a great husband, dad, son, and big brother. He touched many people with his gentle ways. Always generous and concerned about others he was a true soldier of Christ. Now he can enjoy his heavenly rewards. He will forever be in our hearts and we will all meet again someday.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
All our love,
Roy and Gloria
TIM KAVANAUGH
April 10, 2008
PLEASE EXTEND MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES TO PAUL'S FAMILY & FRIENDS; WE'LL MISS YOU, PAUL
Marcia Ratajczak
April 10, 2008
Alleluia! Alleluia! There are plenty of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies to go around in Heaven. And, Paul, I know your spirit is free to indulge, you are in His loving hands, but I will miss you deeply and remember you always. Rest in peace, my brother.
Lovingly,
Marcia
Gary Miceli
April 10, 2008
Paul,my brother,I'm sure heaven is a wonderful place,and your on the finish line. The world will never be the same without you.We miss you lots and lots.You made us all better.Love Gary
Jane Miceli
April 10, 2008
Judy, Laura, Jen, Stacey and Fernando,
Paul, my big brother, I will miss him terribly. He was a great person. A true Christain with a heart of gold. He has done many things in his life and brought joy to all who met him. I am glad to have been part of his family and am ever thankful for his gift of bringing you, Judy, and LJS along with Fernando into my life.
My heart reaches out to you. God please bless us with joyful memories and your strength.
love you,
jane
Joan Vierra
April 10, 2008
Dear Judy, Laura, Stacy, Jenn and Fernando,
Paul was the best big brother a girl could hope for. He was a wonderful person, through and through. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. Know that he continues to love you, just as you love him.
Peace be with you,
Joan
Dennis Pleau
April 10, 2008
Judy and girls, our hearts go out to you.
Your God Sons, Michael, Steven and Debbie's husband Dennis
ana garcia
April 10, 2008
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Fernando Jacobo
April 10, 2008
I will always miss you Senor. No one could make me powerwash a driveway like you (j/k). I love you so much. I have 8 years of wonderful memories that I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
ingrid glover
April 10, 2008
Dear Judy, Girls & Fernando,
I've worked in the office in San Jose since 1994. Your father was truly a kind, fair and thoughtful man. I feel honored to have known him. I know you will miss him terribly. He filled our lives with so much.
Sincerely, Ingrid Glover
Showing 1 - 25 of 25 results
Make a Donation
in Paul Ratajczak's name
Memorial Events
for Paul Ratajczak
How to support Paul's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Paul Ratajczak's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
