Memorials may be made to BJC Hospice. Pat Ragusa, of Weldon Spring, Missouri, died on Monday, February 15, 2010 at the age of 62. Dearest husband of Ronna Ragusa (nee: Marshall); dear son of the late Carl and Theresa Ragusa; devoted father of Christopher Joseph (Tyra) Ragusa, Michael Pat Ragusa and Gina Marie (John) Wagner; beloved grandfather of Nathaniel Rickerson, Trystan Rickerson and Daphne Ragusa; dear brother of Nancy Motsinger and Joe (Nancy) Ragusa. He was a devoted family man and unwaivering friend. Pat loved to travel as well as play host to anyone visiting him. He truly loved food - especially authentic Italian feasts. He was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville. Pat spent his life in the grocery business, working his way up from bagger to senior executive. The last 12 years of his career were spent as Vice President at Save-A-Lot Foods. Hotel Accomodations are available at the Holiday Inn Express, 1175 Technology Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63368 (636-300-4844). (Mention bereavement rates for Ragusa family) A second Gathering will be held Saturday, February 20, 2010, 2:00-5:00 PM at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th Street South, Independence, MO 64055.