Edward “Ed” James Ratigan, Jr.

Date of Death: May 3, 2021

All services are private

Memorial contributions for burial expenses may be made to
Stacey Ratigan
1262 Lakeview Drive
Cross Junction, Virginia 22625

Edward James Ratigan, Jr., 78 of Cross Junction, VA passed away in peace, Monday, May 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

Edward was born in 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Edward, Sr. and Catherine Ratigan. He will fondly be remembered for his love of hot rod cars, old western movies, auto auctions, mechanic shows and the Pat Boone hour. Ed loved to drag race and was an honorary member of the Duelsters Car Club.
His adoring wife, Carol Lee Cardwell Ratigan, whom he married on March 23, 1964 preceded him in death. They were married for 47 years.

Loving father of Eddie III, Theresa Corey and Stacey; father-in-law to Terri Ratigan, Mark Cheran and Kevin Corey; proud grandfather (Poppy) of Amanda Jones, Robert Jones, Zachary Ruleman, Chase Corey and Mason Corey; great grandfather of Nakira Coleman, Alana Coleman and Tatianna Jones.

A private family service will be held at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations for burial expenses may be made to: Stacey Ratigan, 1262 Lakeview Dr, Cross Junction, VA 22625.

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Edward James Ratigan, Jr., 78 of Cross Junction, VA passed away in peace, Monday, May 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born in 1943 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to the late Edward, Sr. and Catherine Ratigan. He will fondly be remembered for his love of hot rod cars, old western movies, auto auctions,Continue Reading

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Dear Daddy, I miss you so much. Life is so hard without you. I love you forever.

I miss you Daddy

It's been a year. Ugh Daddy I miss you. I miss your I love yous. Sigh. Hug Mommy. I miss you both more than air.

I miss you Daddy.

Your daughter will forever miss you.

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

I miss you so much Daddy. I hate we had to say good bye but I know you are with me forever.

In memory of Edward "Ed" James Ratigan, Jr., Theresa Corey lit a candle

I miss you so much Daddy. I hate we had to say good bye but I know you are with me forever.

Saddened to learn about Ed's passing. He was a very nice, easy going man. Great with children and animals. I always enjoyed talking with him about sports, and other subjects.

I always enjoyed being with Ed. He was a good man. Jovial and friendly. We had fun talking Orioles and Redskins among other subjects. Great with children and animals.

He meant so much to so many. My heart felt love and comfort to the family.

Daddy I love you and will miss you every day. Thank you for all the love 💘

Thank you for lots of fond memories. Rest in peace. Love you!

My deepest condolences to you all xx there may be oceans between us but my love is all around you xx my thoughts and love are with you all xx RIP Pop xoxox

Rip Sir, you will be missed but, never forgotten. You are now finally home.

fly high rip

Uncle Ed was alot of fun. He was always great wuth us nieces and nephews. He laghter was contagious. We will miss him very much. He now out of suffering andcwith the Love if his Life Aunt Carol. Love you Ubcle Ed

I love you Daddy

I’m so sorry to hear about Ed. He was a great man. He was a large part of my life when I was in middle and high school because I was always at their house with Stacey and Terri. I have nothing but good memories of him! I can still see him in his recliner watching wrestling and jiggling his keys and every once in awhile he would let out one of his great laughs. I know he was so loved and will be dearly missed. Take comfort in knowing he is back with his love Carol for all of eternity❤️

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