Richard Gatto

Richard Joseph Gatto, age 80 of Leitchfield, passed away Sunday, October 11th 2020 at the Twin Lakes Regional Medical Center. He was born February 21st 1940 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Richard Joseph Gatto, Sr. & Elsa Frances Dannenfelser Gatto. Richard was a Salesman for Wiedemann Associates and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was affectionately known as "Chicken Dick" by his friends on the St. Joseph Parish Picnic Committee. He was an avid sports fan, loyal to his hometown teams, the Cincinnati Bengals & Cincinnati Reds, as well as the UK Wildcats. He enjoyed horse racing, and looked forward to the Kentucky Derby each year. In his leisure time he enjoyed playing golf and cards with his friends. He loved traveling with family and spending time at the beach. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carol Jane Norton Gatto, his five children, Donna Gatto Cerritos (Henry Cerritos-Caceres), Deborah Gatto (Kevin Garvin), Rick Gatto (Angeleen), Renee Vincent (Eric), & Tricia Smith (Jake), sixteen grandchildren, and one brother, Robert Gatto (Elaine). Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his two sisters, Mary Lynne McVeigh & Denise Gatto, one brother, John Gatto, and one grandson, Brandon Gatto. Funeral service will be held ‪at 12 noon, Saturday, October 17th