Katherine "Katie" Pateracki, 71, of Beverly Hills, Florida died on Monday, October 17, 2016. She was born on Tuesday, March 6, 1945 to Albert and Barbara Ambrose in Long Beach, New York. Katie was the former owner of The Greenery and enjoyed floral design, loved her plants, gardening and raising her grandchildren. Katie was a member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church.Katie was preceded in death by her brother, George Ambrose and by her sister, Helen Mulqueen.Survivors include her husband Ray Pateracki of Beverly Hills, Florida; son, Ramond Pateracki and wife Genia of Citrus Springs, Florida; sisters, Mary Knox and husband Nick of Long Beach, New York and Betty King and husband Cliff of Holbrook, New York; grandchildren, Airman First Class Raymond Mason Pateracki of San Angelo, Texas and Madison Pateracki of Citrus Springs, Florida.Visitation, Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:30 PM with a Chapel Service at 12:30 PM at Fero Funeral Home. Graveside Service will follow at Fero Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Hospice of Citrus County and the Nature Coast.Arrangements entrusted to Fero Funeral Home. www.ferofuneralhome.com.