On Monday, August 16th, 2021, David William Ratica (63) of Strongsville, OH passed away. Loving Father of Mike Ratica and his wife Colleen, Todd Ratica, and Rachel Krehel and her husband Nick Krehel. Dear Grandfather of Paige Krehel. Brother of Joseph (Maryann) Ratica, Lynda (Richard) Repuzynsky, Margaret (Jack) Gilbride. David was a loving dad, a champion little league baseball coach, the inventor of pool baseball, made routine “T-shirts” in cornhole at the VFW and always made others laugh. When it came to backyard basketball, nobody could make it rain threes like David. His stories and memories will stand the test of time. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, Aug. 20, 2021 3:00pm- 7:00pm at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home 20820 Lorain Rd. Fairview Park, OH 44126. Inurnment Private.