Rodney Joel Ralston

RALSTON, Rodney J., age 49, of Palm Harbor, Florida passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 14th, 2015. He was born in Columbus, OH. Rodney attended Holy Spirit grade school, St. Charles Borromeo College Preparatory (1984), Denison University (1988). He was employed since 1995 with Macy’s Corporate Credit and Customer Services in the Human Resources Department in both Phoenix and Clearwater. In his spare time he enjoyed playing softball with the Macy’s team. He was preceded in death by his lifelong partner, Bradley Lotozynski and his father, Richard J. Ralston. He is survived by his mother, Rita (Lally) Ralston; siblings, Sr. Anne Ralston, S.N.D, Richard (Ann), Ronald (Regina), Robert (Ruth), Randall (Kristine), Russell (Tonya), Rex (Teresa) Ralston, Amy (Steven) Blackstone, Andrea (James) Galvin, Alicia (Kevin)Pullin, Aileen (Mark) Clark; 27 nieces and nephews , 7 great nieces and nephew, many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. He was also blessed with many friends, especially those from Macy’s. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Dick Ralston Memorial Fund, 662 Garrett Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43214; all donations benefit the Ralston Family’s Endowment at St. Charles Borromeo Preparatory School. A celebration of Rodney’s life will be held 1-3 pm Sunday, February 1, 2015 at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, Clearwater. Please visit www.sylvanabbey.com.