William G. “Billy” Rattigan 85, of Natick, died Monday, November 26, 2012, at the Mary Ann Morse Nursing home in Natick. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor M. (Wesolowski) Rattigan with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. A Natick resident for 55 years, he was born and raised in the Oak Square section of Brighton, the son of the late Thomas and Catherine (Degnan) Rattigan. Mr. Rattigan worked for twenty years in Treasury Department for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts retiring in 1992.He had previously worked twenty years for Carling Brewery in Natick and earlier for the Albert J Welch Corporation of Boston. Mr. Rattigan was a World War II Veteran of the United States Army serving in the 1st Cavalry Division in Japan. Billy was devoted to his family, known by all as a true gentleman, his friendly nature, enjoying talking to people and especially noted in his neighborhood for the meticulous and beautiful way he maintained his lawn and gardens. In addition to his wife he is survived by 3 children, Mary Launie of Quincy, Patricia Grant and her husband Philip of Windham NH, Thomas Rattigan and his wife Cynthia of Hopkinton, 6 grandchildren, Carolyn Nolan, Paul Launie, Ann Marie Launie, Christine Grant, Stephanie Grant, Kellie Rattigan, one great-grandchild, Winnie Nolan and many nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Frank, John and Joseph Rattigan, Catherine Meehan, and Margaret Walsh. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Friday November 30 at 10:30 A.M. from the John Everett and Sons Funeral Home 4 Park Street, at Natick Common, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St Patrick’s Church at 11:30 A.M. Visiting hours are Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Interment St Patrick Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the Mary Ann Morse Employees Fund, 45 Union Street Natick MA 01760.
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