Obituary of Antoinette Hratko

Antoinette Hratko, 89, died Sunday, September 23, 2018 surrounded by those she loved.    She was born on October 10, 1928 to her dear parents Filomena Caruso and Ralph Esola.  Antoinette was retired as a receptionist for the Hillsborough Veterinary Hospital for many years.  She was a communicant of St. Ann Church, Raritan, played bridge and enjoyed sewing clothing for her grandchildren’s American Girl dolls.  Antoinette was a talented bowler and golfer and was a participant of numerous golf and bowling leagues. She will be remembered as a kind, generous, caring person and friend who will surely be missed by all.

She is survived by her son John (Nancy) Hratko, daughters, Cindi Hratko, Anne (Tom) Coyne, and Mari (Joe) Andreas and grandchildren Natalie, Melanie (Alex), Analiese, Thomas, Katie, John, Madeleine, David, and sister Terri Galaini, and sister-in-law Janet Esola. 

Antoinette is predeceased by her beloved husband John, who died November 2, 2012, with whom she resided with in Hillsborough for over 62 years.  Her parents and her one brother Anthony Esola pre-deceased her. 

Viewing will be Friday, September 28, 2018 from 4-7pm at the Bongiovi Funeral Home 416 Bell Avenue, Raritan NJ (908) 725-1887. 

Funeral services on Saturday, September 29, 2018 with a viewing from 9:30-10:15am followed by a funeral Mass at St. Ann Church, 45 Anderson Street, Raritan at 11am.

Burial to follow at St. Bernard Cemetery, Bridgewater NJ.

“FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS”