Rita Ellen Troy

Quincy Rita Ellen (Callahan) Troy, of Quincy, died Friday August 15, 2008 at the Quincy Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Troy was born in Lynn, she was raised and educated in Quincy. She graduated from the former St. Johns Elementary School and from Quincy High School. She then graduated from the former Burdette Business School in Boston. She had lived most of her life in Quincy, but also lived in Braintree for 15 years. As a young woman Mrs. Troy worked as a secretary for seven years at the former H.P. Welch Co. in Boston. She was a homemaker and later worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Boston for 13 years, retiring many years ago. She was a communicant of St. John the Baptist Parish of Quincy. Beloved wife of the late John F. Troy. Devoted mother of Susan C. Troy, of North Weymouth, recently of Quincy, and Patricia E. Troy and her husband Thomas G. White of North Weymouth. Daughter of the late Ambrose B. and Ellen T. (Murray) Callahan. Sister of the late John D. Callahan. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Wednesday, August 20th at 10:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint John the Baptist Church, 44 School St., Quincy at 11:00 a.m.. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Interment Mount Wollaston Cemetery, Quincy. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations in Mrs. Troys memory may be made to the Bobbie White House, c/o Victory Programs, 965 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02118.