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1938
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2017
Joseph Ratto Obituary
Dec. 25, 1938 - Nov. 19, 2017
On November 19, 2017 Joseph Noel Ratto passed away peacefully, with family at his side, after suffering from complications of a stroke.Born December 25, 1938, Joseph grew up in Marin County, lived and worked in San Francisco, and for the past 35 years lived in Belmont CA.
Joseph is survived by his daughter, Angela Ratto; grandsons, Brendon, Mark and Parker and granddaughter, Christine. Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anselm's in San Anselmo, CA on Dec. 28th, at 11:00 am with reception to follow.
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Soul cotton
October 16, 2021
My condolences to Joe´s daughter and family. I´ll always remember the vehicles my father and I worked on for joe some of them in my opinion being priceless. Miss you Joe you were the only person I´ve ever met who still owned his very first car. I will never forget joe.
Cheryl Isbell
March 21, 2018
Today I found out Joe passed away. My condolences to Angela, her children and Joe, Jr's children. May your memories of Joe give you comfort.
Cheryl Isbell (formerly Egan)
William Purcell
December 27, 2017
Joe Ratto, my tap dance classmate at. Betty Rupe's studio in San Anselmo in the early 50's, a super dancer, quick on his feet. May he rest in peace.
Lola
December 26, 2017
My heart goes to the Ratto family on this sad occasion. May you all draw comfort and hope from the promises written in the Scriptures.
(1 Thessalonians 4:13, 14)
December 25, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and peace through the words of Psalms 94:19. I offer my sincere condolences to all in the family. Sincerely, K.
Cathi Larson
December 22, 2017
Rest in peace Mr. Ratto. God bless and watch over you Angie and the kids
Bob Michaud
December 22, 2017
RIP Joe Ratto, friend, neighbor,mentor ! And if you really knew him you know he genially cared about others and wanted to help and better there lives more than they'll ever know ! Miss you " HOT ROD JOE "
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