Michael A. Ritza, of Palos Park, and formally Hickory Hills, passed away on January 20, 2021. Loving husband of almost 50 years to Joanne Ritza, nee Bratich; Beloved father to Michael (Amy) Ritza; Cherished grandfather to Joanna; Dear brother-in-law to Mary Therese (Dick) Quiter; Uncle to Katie (Daryl) Hoedtke, Madelyn (Nate) Bauman, and Matthew Quiter; Caring stepson-in-law to Lucy Bratich; Best friend to Richard and Linda Misiorowski; Cousin and friend to many who will miss him dearly, especially his four-legged friend. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Angela, nee Krzeminski, Ritza, Sr., along with his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Michael and Madeline, nee Buljan, Bratich.
A Memorial Mass for Michael is scheduled for 11 AM on Saturday, February 6, at St. Patricia Church, 9050 S 86th Ave, Hickory Hills.
If desired, that service can be streamed live at the following link -- www.asimplestreaming.com/ritza.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.