Daniel E. Ratka's obituary , Passed away on February 3, 2025 in West Seneca, New York

Daniel E. Ratka

March 31, 1934 - February 3, 2025 (90 years old)

West Seneca, New York

Daniel E. Ratka's obituary , Passed away on February 3, 2025 in West Seneca, New York

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Pietszak Funeral Home

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Daniel E. Ratka

March 31, 1934 - February 3, 2025 (90 years old)

West Seneca, New York

Daniel E. Ratka Obituary

In loving memory of Daniel E. Ratka of West Seneca, New York, who departed this world on February 3, 2025 at the age of 90. Daniel leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Ratka and Walter Ratka; his wife Santa K.; and his brothers, Robert Ratka (late Ann) and Harry Ratka.

He is survived by: his children, Daniel P. Ratka (Barbara), William Ratka (JoAnn) and Mary Ann Jaskowiak (Collins); his grandchildren, Kathryn M. Mackmin (Scott), Daniel J. Ratka, Emily E. Ratka, Kelcie Ratka, Lindsay Ratka, Jessica Strychalski (Michael) and Andrew Jaskowiak; his great grandchildren, Quinn Mackmin, Moira Mackmin, Carson Strychalski, Cole Strychalski and Marli Strychalski; and his siblings, Alice Skibinski (late Leonard) and James Ratka (Mary Jane). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association (https://diabetes.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pietszak Funeral Home



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Feb 06

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Pietszak Funeral Home
2400 William St, Cheektowaga, NY 14206

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Feb 07

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Katharine Drexel Parish
135 N Ogden St, Buffalo, NY 14206

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