was surrounded by his family during his peaceful passing at home on Friday, November 7, 2014. He was 59. Born and raised in Jersey City, Edward moved to Bayonne to raise his family. Edward is survived by his mother, Mary (nee Wolfe) Ratyniak, his wife Jayne (nee Wickham) Ratyniak, his 3 children, Eddie Ratyniak (Bayonne FD) and his wife Susanrae (nee Ganghamer), Jayne and Monica Ratyniak; his sisters, Marianne and her husband Edward Zaucha, Joan Bailey, Susan and her husband Bobby Komorowski, Beth and her husband Robin Radil, Denise and her husband John Strich (JCFD); and brother Kenneth Ratyniak (JCFD) and his wife Kerry. He is the beloved Poppy to his grandchildren, Grace and baby Eddie. Edward is also survived by a host of extended family and lifelong friends whom he loved very much. Funeral arrangements made by MC LAUGHLIN Funeral Home 625 Pavonia Ave Jersey City.