Katherine M. Ritacca, 80, of Kenosha, passed away on Saturday, January 13th, 2007, at her daughter's residence. Born on November 20, 1926 in Kenosha, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Rose (Gallo) Cerminara. A lifelong resident of Kenosha, she graduated from Bradford High School. On May 29, 1948, she married Peter Ritacca at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on June 26, 1996. She was formerly employed at Simmons Co., was the owner and operator of the Dutch Maid Restaurant for over 30 years, and most recently at Kenosha Unified with the lunch program, until her retirement in 2006, due to her health. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Holy Rosary Society, and Italian American Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed walking, bowling, cooking and was an avid Packer fan. She is survived by her son, Peter S. (Joyce) Ritacca of Kenosha; two daughters, Deborah Ann Ritacca Glassman of Kenosha and Karen Renee' Ritacca of Kenosha; two sisters Mary (Eugene) Manna of Kenosha and Dorothy Manna of Kenosha; and five grandchildren Peter J., Lori K., Nina M., Bianca K. and Zaven B. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Marie Laudato. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 15th, at Proko Funeral Home at 11:00 am. Mass to be celebrated at Holy Rosary Catholic Church at 11:30 am. Entombment to follow at All Saint Mausoleum. Visitation will be Monday at Proko Funeral Home at 9:00 am until 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family would be appreciated.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533www.prokofuneralhome.com