Dorothy L. (Allee) Ravinski a longtime resident of Needham died on Friday May 5th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Needham. She was 79 years old. Born in Hammond Indiana, Mrs. Ravinski grew up in South Bend Indiana. She worked as a customer manager for Colgate-Hoit Laboratories formerly of Needham for many years, retiring in 1988. Mrs. Ravinski enjoyed antiquing and was a avid reader. The beloved wife for 62 years of Peter Ravinski. Dear mother of Stephen C. and his wife Gianna of Matthews NC, Jean M. and her husband Gary Brayton of Plymouth, Donna L. and her husband Michael O’Connell of Millville, and the late Donald R. Ravinski. Sister of Jim Allee of Geneva NY and Jack Allee of Coventry CT. Dear friend and sister in law of Mary Ravinski of Needham. “Gramma Dotty” loved and cherished her 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Tuesday May 9 at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Saint Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours on Monday from 5-8 PM. Interment at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Needham. In lieu of flowers donations in Dorothy’s name may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 5005 LBJ FWY., Suite 250, Dallas TX 75244.