Rita M. Dean

Rita Dean Obituary

Of East Boston on Oct. 12 in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late George R. Devoted mother of Bunny Dean-Murray of Winthrop, Joseph Dean II, John M. Dean, both of East Boston. Dear sister of the late James, William & Edward Rogers and Loretta Sugda. Cherished grandmother of Jane Dean, Kristine Casaletto, Joseph R. Dean III, Suzane Murray-O'Harte, Kayla and John Dean, and one very special great granddaughter, Sarah Casaletto. Also lovingly survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from The Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home, 971 Saratoga St., (Orient Heights) EAST BOSTON, on Wed., October 17 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, Brooks St., East Boston, at 10. Relatives and friends respectfully invited. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8. Funeral Home is handicapped accessible with children's room avail. Courtesy valet parking front entrance of Funeral Home. For complimentary transportation to and from the Funeral Home please call 617-569-0990. Ample offstreet parking with Attendant in our 3 parking lots. For more info or to send an online condolence www.ruggieromh.com Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Home Orient Heights, East Boston

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Published by Boston Globe on Oct. 15, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Rita Dean

15 Entries

Kayla Dean

June 21, 2008

BE HAPPIER
By: Kayla Dean

I was in the funeral home.
I remember seeing my Nana in the casket.
I heard people wailing from sadness.
I saw my Dad crying.
I worried for my family.
I thought I was in a nightmare that wasn't going to end.
But, I wanted to be happier.
I am greatly saddened by this tragedy.
I think the world is full of sadness, but it's up to us to make it happy.
I nedd to see my Nana one moe time.
I try to have closure with her passing.
I feel better than I did before.
I fogive God for taking her.
Now I am happier.
I will overcome this sadness I feel.
I choose to be happy about her being in a better place.
I dream to see my Nana again in Heaven.
I predict I will be better in the future.
I know I will be strong.
I will be happier.
Nana, I Love You.

Kayla Dean

January 12, 2008

HOME AGAIN, HOME AGAIN
By: Kayla Dean

Home Again, Home Again,
To you I miss;

With you not to run to,
And you not to kiss;

Just be going on your way,
Regretting not a day;

I will talk to you later,
And see you soon;

And when I do,
Just simply say,
"I love you."

NoiyAnn Hughes

October 25, 2007

Bunny & Family,
There are no words to say except I am always here when you need a friend.

Sally/ Arthur Fortin

October 17, 2007

You have been a joy to your mother inlaw. You visited her every Wed and brought her drinks and pastry.
She will always be kept in your heart. Someday you will meet her again. Till then be happy you made her happy.

timothy daley

October 17, 2007

Dear Bunny,
My thoughts go out to you at this time. You should be proud of all that you did for your mother. May she rest in peace.
Love from Tim

Carline Ouellette

October 17, 2007

Bunny,Kristine, and Suzanne;

I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom/Grandmother. I know how you both feel. I have lost both my Mom and my Grandmother. May God Bless you in this emotional time. Take care of each other.

October 16, 2007

Dear Joe,
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. I know what a wonderful son you have been and that her memory will live on in your heart. My sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Marcia

Kerri McDougall

October 16, 2007

Kristine, Sarah and Family~
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are all in my thoughts.
Love,
Kerri McDougall

Aimee Magnasco

October 16, 2007

Dear Bonny Jean-Murphy and Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I think of you often.

Dorothy McEachern

October 15, 2007

Dear Ruth:
I am sorry for the loss of your beloved mother-in-law. I only knew her through your loving words of her. She is in my prayers, and so are you and your children.

Love,
Dottie McEachern

Philip Harrington

October 15, 2007

Bunny and family
Our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.

Phil Harrington and Family

Joseph Dean III

October 15, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

Lisa Antrim (Morani)

October 15, 2007

Jane & Joey
Sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. Mike and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. And may many fond memories bring you comfort.

Ruth Johnson-Dean

October 15, 2007

Following is a poem written for my dear Mother-in-Law of many years entitled YOU WERE THERE - from RUTHIE

When I needed a shoulder to cry on -
YOU WERE THERE
When I needed someone to rely on -
YOU WERE THERE
Through good times and bad times, happy and sad times, -
YOU WERE THERE
I am thankful that you were a part of my life -
When I started and ended being Joe's wife
I will always know comfort because of your love
GOD called you to Heaven and all those you love
DEAREST MOTHER - YOU ARE THERE!

I will always keep you in my prayers and close to my heart and memories. May GOD watch over you and keep you in his wondrous care.

Roberta Dean

October 15, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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