Robert R. Ratoff

May 27, 2018
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Robert R. Ratoff, 93, a native and lifelong Nashua resident, passed away Sunday morning, May 27, 2018 at the Courville at Nashua, after a period of declining health.

One of nine children of the late John and Josephine (Stenertiz) Ratoff, he was born here on July 12, 1924. Educated in local schools, Bob was a graduate of Nashua High School. Shortly after his graduation, Mr. Ratoff began a 20- year career with the Army, serving in the European Theater during World War II, through the Korean War and the beginning of the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in April of 1963 with the rank of Master Sergeant.

After his service with the military, Mr. Ratoff worked as a letter carrier with the United States Postal Service in Nashua for over 47 years. Bob also had a love of reading and had bookcases full of books in his home office.

Surviving members of his family include his wife of 33 years, Cynthia R. (Marshall) Ratoff, a daughter Stephanie, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.
Private interment took place at Pinewood Cemetery in Nashua. Arrangements were in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua.
(603) 88-0591. www.farwellfuneralservice.com

5 Comments on Robert R. Ratoff

Dave Munnis said : Guest Report Mar 21, 2020 at 9:58 AM

Bob use to deliver mail to the home I grew up in on Terry Street. He always kidded with us about picking dandelions and making dandelion wine. A genuinely nice guy. I'll never forget him.

Deborah Kennedy said : Guest Report Aug 20, 2018 at 6:10 PM

Dear Mom, I am so sorry for your loss. I believe you had finally found LOVE and Peace when Bob came into your life. I will keep you in my prayers.. All my LOVE, Deb

Leslie Racine Vazquez said : Guest Report Jul 09, 2018 at 2:36 PM

Bob was such a sweet man. I knew him as my mailman in Nashua for many years. We continued to stay in touch through college, when I moved away and lived in Paris after school, and even when I got married. I always enjoyed coming up to Nashua every once in a while to have dinner with him and Cindy. Loved hearing about his trips to Vermont and his old mail stories. And we both had the same taste in books. He had quite the collection. Much love to his family at this time. May he rest in peace.

Levines said : Guest Report Jun 05, 2018 at 9:07 AM

Yes, dear Bob, you’ll never be forgotten by us. CIndy, we are so sorry. Thank you for your many kindnesses to us and so many others that we will never know. Love and many funny memories, too Bob had a great sense of humor. You were a wonderful team . Hugs to all . Steve and Mary and family.

Catherine said : Guest Report Jun 03, 2018 at 1:59 PM

We knew "Bob" as our mailman. After his retirement from his postal job, he & his wife Cynthia would keep in touch us over the years. Bob was a man with a big heart. <3 RIP

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