Ratto, Frank A.

Born February 9, 1927 passed away Sunday afternoon March 21, 2004. Frank made Alameda his lifelong home. Predeceased by his wife, Ina, he is survived by his daughter Karen, son Mike, daughter-in-law Lisa and many other relatives. Frank loved his family, friends, job and life in Alameda. Keeping in touch with everyone was important to him, as were the road trips he enjoyed taking to visit loved ones. He worked hard to provide for his family and loved his jobs at the Oakland Tribune and Post Enquirer for over 40 years before retiring. Similarly, he was a wealth of information on Alameda history and was very interested and active in civic affairs, such as fighting Urban Renewal, campaigning for his favorite candidates, reviving Historic Alameda High School, supporting Measure 4 and working at the Mayor's 4th of July Parade. Frank maintained faithful membership in the Catholic Charity, Ligure Club, Tribune Go-Getters and the Historic Alameda High School Foundation.