Passed away suddenly on December 26, 2021 at the age of 70. Loving and devoted father to Terra (Rob Vogler) and Tammy (Ryan) Allen. Adoring papa to Kate, Teagan, and Nolan. Former husband of Helen Newby. Welcoming him to heaven are his parents, Paul and Olympia Ratko. Dear brother to David (Roxanne) Ratko. Dear uncle to Lydia, Jessi, and Jared. He will be missed by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. And was known affectionally to some as “Papa Ratko”. After many years of wearing dusty cement covered boots, Paul retired from Windsor Ready Mix Cement Company in 2011.
Paul had a unique love for European food. Everything from pig roasts to goulash but mostly his famous cabbage rolls. But above all, he will be remembered for the love he had for his family. At a very young age, Paul played the organ in church. He was always in attendance at church, singing in the choir most every Sunday.
Paul was a long time member of the Knights of Columbus. He was current Faithful Navigator of the Rt. Rev. W.J. Langlois Assembly 1789 and was a past member of the Colour Corps. A former Past Grand Knight of Fr. Paul J.F. Watson Council 8919, long-time member of the Degree team and former District Deputy of District 10. He was proud to serve God in any way he could.
Paul was a huge Toronto Maple Leafs fans, he rarely missed a game on Hockey Night in Canada. If you are coming for visitation, the family requests that you wear blue and white as a tribute. Paul would surely smile knowing this.
On Sunday, January 2, 2022 reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend visitation from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. at Families First, 1065 Lauzon Rd., East Windsor, 519-969-5841. Knights of Columbus prayers Sunday at 7:30 p.m. On Monday, January 3, 2022, reservations and personal face coverings are required to attend the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Atonement (2940 Forest Glade Dr.) at 11:00 a.m.
You can reserve your time for visitation or seat for Mass at FamiliesFirst.ca (RSVP) or by calling directly.
Cremation to follow.
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Paul John Ratko 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Windsor, Province: Ontario