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Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:00am, at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Avenue. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of the service. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia.
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Racine – Delores Bernice Ricchio, 95, received the promise of eternal life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018. She was born in Racine on September 3, 1922, daughter of the late Frank and Anna (Née: Matsche) Steibel.
Delores was united in marriage to her junior high school sweetheart, Almondo Ricchio, on September 6, 1941, at Holy Name Church in Racine. Almondo preceded her in death on June 21, 2001.
Delores was a member of St. Richard Catholic Church (formerly Holy Name). She was a long-time member of the Holy Name Christian Mothers. Delores also volunteered for more than 30 years at St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary (now Ascension – All Saints) making hand puppets. Delores loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who loved her.
Delores leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters, Sherry (Sam) Nielsen, Germaine (Ronnie) Jones, Dottie Dirksen, Peggy Chevaleau; sons, Joseph (Sharon) Ricchio, Lawrence (Denise) Ricchio; grandchildren, Janet (Napoleon) Neu, Barbara (Kelly) O’Haver, Diane (Bob) Stussy, Traci (Tim) Gaede, Brian (Heidi) Nielsen, Kory (Tim) Schlicht, Kelly (Vince Reeves) Amos, Angela Jones, Laurie (Dan) Wolff, Eric Liesener, Robert (Ruffin) Chevaleau, Jeffrey (Katie) Ricchio, James (Alyssa) Ricchio, Kate (Dan Buchholz) Ricchio, Jared Ricchio, Jessie Reitz; great-grandchildren, Steven (Patti) Wojciechowski, Ashley Wojciechowski, Kody (Teri) O’Haver, Kacy O’Haver, Tiffani Gaede, Ti Gaede, Zachary (Destiny) Nielsen, Trevor Amos, Camryn Amos, Meghan Amos, Ryenne Schlicht, Devyn Schlicht, Christin (Benny) Klein, Lilly Wolff, Alex Wolff, Sophia Chevaleau, Blossom Chevaleau, Gianna Ricchio, Tyler Santi, Luke Ricchio, Vincent Ricchio; great-great-grandchildren, Levi, Jayden, Benjamin, Aaliyah, Samuel, Daniela, Mateo, Mina, Kamden; sister-in-law, Rose Ricchio; many other relatives too numerous to mention.
In addition to her parents and husband, Delores is preceded in death by her infant daughter, Melanie Ricchio; daughter, Judith Neu; and son-in-law, Garth Dirksen.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018, 4:00pm until 7:00pm, at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 4600 County Line Road. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 20, 2018, 11:00am, at St. Richard Catholic Church, 1503 Grand Avenue. Visitation on Saturday will be at the church from 10:00am until the time of the service. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Caledonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to the family.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Seasons Hospice for the care given to Delores during this difficult time. We would also like to thank Bernice, Esther, Myesha, Patricia (the chef), and Sheryl (from housekeeping) at Racine Commons Assisted Living.
John and Marianne Ricchio says
My sincere condolences to the entire family my thoughts and prayers are with you all. RIP Dolores
Vicki says
I am very sorry for your loss.. she will be missed by many.. she was the first one to aay… welcome to the family.. . Even though we didn’t see her.. we really loves her..
R.I.P grandma.. I know your dancing up there..
Russ & Allen says
Thoughts and Prayers gonout to the whole family.
Ernie and Jane Sandona (Grand Rapids) says
We offer our deepest sympathies on the loss of your sweet Mom.
Sheryl Wise says
I am sorry for the loss of your mother it was my pleasure to be of assistance. I was just doing what I love doing.
Sheree & Don Rogers says
Dottie you n all your family are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of your mom. Love Sheree & Don
Sherry Horton says
Dear Ricchio Family,
Your mother was a wonderful woman with a deep love of her family and a zest for life. She was always very upbeat and easy going. I enjoying talking with her and hearing about the big Ricchio family holiday gatherings. I know that it brought her a lot of joy to be surrounded by her extended family.
What a blessing you all were to her, especially her daughter, Sherry, who was so kind to drive her mom to the UAW Local 180 Retiree’s meetings where Mrs. Ricchio was “the donut lady.” She’d make sure that everyone had a plate and napkin and greeted them with her sweet smile. She always made sure that I got a donut too.
I know that she will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her, and I hope that God will be with you during this very sad time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Sherry Horton