Catherine Ryba, nee Luizzo, age 77 was taken home to be with our Heavenly Father on May 5, 2020. She was born September 19, 1942 in Chicago. Raised in Little Italy on Taylor St. Here she met and married the love of her life, late husband Milton S. on May 23, 1964, where they began their young family. It wasn’t long before they moved to Cicero and completed their family. Catherine lost her love at the age of 42. She never remarried. Alone she raised six children. She is the dearest daughter of the late Dominick and the late Mary Grace (nee Napolitano) Luizzo, loving mother of Frank (Kathy), Carl (Betty), Daniel (Lorie), Suzanne (Morlow) Mounts, Milton S. Jr. (Lynn) and Marygrace (Robert) Pechtold, cherished grandmother of Jessica (Michael) Ohst, Franckie Ryba, Jesse Mounts, Abigail Ryba, Ryan Ryba, Justin Ryba, Carlie Ryba, Haley Ryba, Coraline Pechtold, Giulia Pechtold, Lilly Mounts and great grandmother of Myleigh Ryba, Aron Chimmy, Aubrey Ohst and Nathaniel Ryba, dear sister of Antoinette (late Peter) Lajoy, Maryann (Nick) Senese and the late Peter “Dan” Luizzo, fond aunt of Peter (Beth) Lajoy, Elizabeth Kohr, Dominick (Cindy) Lajoy and Nicole Senese, great aunt to several nieces and nephews and good friend to many. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Private Graveside Service and Interment, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorial contributions to American Institute for Cancer Research, www.aicr.org, Shriners Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.
For further information, please contact Kuratko-Nosek Funeral Home at:
Email: frank@kuratkofuneralhome.com
Rosalinda Olivares
Sending our Deepest and Heartfelt Condolences to you all. May you find comfort and strength in God and in all the Beautiful and Happy loving memories you have and hold dear to your hearts. My Mom Lupe Ramos sends her Sincerest Hearthfelt Condolences as well. She said that she will cherish memories of laughter and good times they shared . Rest in Peace Cathy, you will be truly missed
Liz Kohr
Auntie Cathy I love you so much and I always knew you loved me too. I will miss you and I will never forget you because you live in my ❤️.
Your Niece and Godchild
Liz❤️
Sarah Kobr
Auntie Cathy
“Shaniqua” .
Reading the obituary made it real for me . You were truly an amazing mother and great aunt . One of the “Lee” sisters as Uncle Nicky would say . We shared many memories of love and laughter . I wish you were still here with us , but happy you are not in pain and with the LORD . Give Nana and Papa and Uncle Danny a hug for me . I love and truly miss you , and will see you again one day .
Mary and Rob
Carl and family, We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. If there is anything you need please let us know. You are all in our thought and prayers. Love to all!
Rob and Mary
Jesse
Rip granny can’t begin to tell you how much I’ll miss you and how much I love you. Rest now granny you’ve been through a lot in your life time and we will love and cherish those moments we had together. Thank you for loving me love your grandson Jesse
Scott Mosteller
Just wanted to say how very sorry I am for the Ryba family’s loss. I am a long distance friend to Frank and Kathy but feel like they are close family. Your family will be in my prayers.
Steve Thurmond
May God bless her and watch over her family in their hour of need. Im blessed to have met her and thankful to be part of the Ryba family. My deepest condolences. The Thurmond family
Juanita & Bud
God bless you all.
Loosing a parent is so difficult but they leave lasting memories and we are thankful for that.
Love to you all.
Cousin Jackie
To my cousin catty, as kids we spent lots of Sunday pasta dinners playing with your sister Toni, and Maryanne. My prayers are for you sweetheart. You’ll be met by lots of family.
Penny LaPorta
My sincere condolences for your great loss of Catherine. R.I.P. Cathy
Please send us white butterflies dear sweet lady. Loving prayers for all who love her. Big giant hugs to her family.
Wanda Vandevanter
To the Ryba family our hearts are so sadden by the loss of Momma Cathy. She was a good women who enjoyed life. I enjoyed her stories and her laughter. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys.
Gina
Suzie,
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am grateful I was able to be there for Cathy’s special birthday party in September. May cherished memories like this one bring you comfort during this time.
Kathy Murray
R.I.P. dear sweet Cathy. You have been a beautiful joy in my life and a wonderful role model. I feel very blessed to have been able to get close to you. I witnessed the love that you spread to your devoted family.. especially to Suzie. We will all miss you very much but are all so relieved that you are now at peace.
Michele vaccarella
A beautiful video and beautiful lady. Always a sweetheart. She will be missed as part of our family ❤️❤️. Our thoughts and prayers to all Michele. Mike and Mom Madge
Tony boy
I remember the first time I met you, I was a young punk looking kid asking if you’re Danny was home. I asked if you’re dog cookie bites you said yes..as I was petting her threw the glass. As I grew and had kids of my own I realized why you lied. You lied because it’s what parents do to protect their kids. After all I wouldn’t have let me in either but you did and you always made me as family. You have done a great job of raising 6 kids especially that Danny boy. I love him so much I had one of my own so Danny boy and Tony boy will be together 80 more years. I could never repay all you have given me from the late night talks to awesome crabcakes and just a taste of anything and everything but Mom thank you for the taste. So as you assend to heaven and those doors open and Milton is waiting with open arms to take you by the hand and just taste. I will love you forever and carry you in my heart always mom. Love Tony boy
Catherine Adams
Dear Cousin,
I’m watching your memorial video it is apparent that you left behind many beautiful memories of the love of family. I know how much you will be missed but will live on in the hearts of all who love you! Rest in the arms of Our Heavenly Father.
Your Cousin Catherine Adams
Debbie, Rob & girls
Please know our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the family- sending hugs and our love ❤️
Maria Analitis
My deepest sympathy goes out to your family. Cathy was a mom to everyone! May you Rest In Peace Cathy no more pain and suffering. To all her family may you lean on each other during this time of sorrow. Sending prayers to each and everyone one of you during this time of grieving
Sue let me know if you need anything
Love Maria
Mike Morales
May you Rest In Peace forever Cathy! My sympathy goes out to the Ryba Clan! You did a great job raising 6 kids essentially on your own! You were like a second Mom to me growing up through my teenage years! Always welcoming to come in to eat since you felt the need to Fatten me up! “Come eat you need to put some meet on them bones” lol. I was always ready to dive into anything she made especially that yellow rice and chicken! Anything she made was awesome! And there definitely wasn’t a shortage she would make enough for an army! I miss those days and will truly miss Cathy! Love Mike
Sandy & Bob Pechtold
On behalf of our entire family, we extend our deepest condolences to the Ryba family. Cathy was a wonderful woman and she will truly be missed. Just remember the happy memories and know she is looking down on all of you with great love. Rest in peace Cathy.