Edward Ratesic

Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 13, 2016

Edward Ratesic, age 83 of McKeesport, passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at Concordia of Monroeville. Born January 17, 1933 in McKeesport, he was the son of the late Valent and Mary (Lakovic) Ratesic and loving husband of Margaret Marie (Walker) Ratesic for 61 years. Following high school, Edward began working for US Steel National Tube Works as a millwright. He later served as the financial secretary and retired from US Steel as the Vice President of the National Tube Local Union 1408 after more than 35 years of service. In his free time, he was active in numerous clubs and organizations, including the 11th Ward Club in Christy Park where he enjoyed playing cards with his fellow members. He also devoted his time as a baseball coach for the McKeesport Pony League, and was an avid bowler, belonging to many leagues over the years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Edward R. (Cynthia) Ratesic of South Park, Daniel (Laurie) Ratesic of Monroeville and Wayne M. (Katie) Ratesic of Plum Boro.; grandchildren, Brittany Ratesic, Kelsey (Ben) Wardrop, Lindsay Ratesic, Abigail (Christopher) Thompson, Jamie Ratesic and Mallory Ratesic; great-grandson, C.J. Thompson; sisters, Helen Moss and Mildred Osika; and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, George and John Ratesic and sisters, Mary Figel and Margaret Tomco. Family and friends will be received at Jaycox-Jaworski Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, November 17, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church. Father Steven Palsa will officiate. Entombment will follow at New St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to the Parkinson Foundation of Western Pennsylvania, 575 Lincoln Avenue, Bellevue, PA 15202. Condolences may be shared at www.jaycox-jaworskifh.com

Originally published November 13, 2016.

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