Rita was a longtime member of Ascension Parish. She worked for many years at Melton Shirt Company and Batavia Downs.
She is survived by her sisters; Shirley (Richard) Neth of Batavia, Jennie Dawson of Rochester and Audrey Prouty of Rochester, beloved nephew Richard (Melanie) Stefani of Batavia, along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. A 10:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday April 8, 2019 at Ascension Parish 15 Sumner St. Batavia, NY 14020. Rita will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association at www.alz.org or in the form of Masses. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
