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Rita Schmitt Obituary

SCHMITT - Rita, of Amityville, NY on September 20, 2008. Former resident of Dominican Village. Served proudly in the U.S. Navy as a registered nurse of two wars. Loving aunt of Mary Ann Cronin (Robert), Stephen Mayer and Rita Finan (John). Beloved great-aunt of Jennifer, Allison, Bryan, Marie, Timothy, Douglas and John. Reposing Massapequa Funeral Home Inc. South Chapel, 4980 Merrick Rd. (corner of Whitewood Dr.) Massapequa Park, Monday 7-9:30pm and Tuesday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30pm. Funeral Mass Wednesday 10am St. Rose of Lima R.C. Church, Massapequa. Interment to follow at St. Johns Cemetery Middle Village, NY. massapequafuneralhome.com

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 22, 2008.

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rita finan

May 27, 2009

Dear Aunt Rita Please give me a sign to give us peace Love Rita

Rita Finan

May 20, 2009

Dear Aunt Rita I can't believe its been 8 months since you left us. The family seems somewhat different since you left us there is such a void but we know you are all together watching over us and our families. Please guide us to carry on the family legacy that we are so fortunate to have and to all of your to guide our chuldren the same way we were
taught through out our lives.I miss you and love all of you .With all my love Rita

June Moulton McQueen

September 22, 2008

My deepest sympathy to her family. She was a wonderful nurse and teacher to me when I was a student at MIH(Class of 52)

Rita Finan

September 22, 2008

To a dear aunt who will never be forgotten. Who is serving the Manahattans? With Love Rita,Jack,Marie and John

maryane iandoli

September 22, 2008

I fondly remember Rita Schmitt from MIH. She was a wonderful nurse and a very good friend. My deepest sympathies go to the whole family. I will keep her in my prayers always.

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