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Rita Bell Obituary


RITA RENZI BELL (Age 87)  
On Friday, November 4, 2011, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of Alexander Bolling Bell; loving mother of Peter (Claudia) Bell, Mary Rita (Mike) Winpisinger, and Angela (Richard) Pachucki; sister of Rose Keiling; grandmother of Christopher, Michael (Joy), Andrew, and Laura Pachucki, Christy (Jesse) Lindeman and Michael and Julie Winpisinger; great-grandmother of expected Rita Alexandra Lindeman. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Tuesday, 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD, on Wednesday, November 9, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Autism Speaks, 5455 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 2250, ATTN Web Gift, Los Angeles, CA 90036.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2011.

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James Meisinger

November 10, 2011

Alex and family we are sorry to hear of Rita's passing. Our prayers are with you and your family at this time.

Nancy and Jim Meisinger

Carolyne Connor

November 9, 2011

I am so sad to hear of Aunt Rita's passing. She was such a nice and sweet person. I will pray a rosary for her.

Pat Del Bello

November 7, 2011

Dear Peter and Claudia,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing on Friday. I know it has been a difficult few weeks for everyone. My prayers for you and your family.
Pat

Mary Mantzouris

November 7, 2011

Dearest Alex and all your family,
It was a shock to me when you told me this morning. I have loved you and Rita since the day I met you. She is now in a better place with no pain and sorrow.
May her "Memory be forever eternal
With much love and sympathy.
Mary

Tara Touzeau

November 7, 2011

We continue to pray for the repose of the soul of Aunt Rita as well as her whole family during this time of loss. We will miss her but we are happy for her to have met Our Lord in person. Love, Tara Michelle and family

Cindi & Evan Love

November 7, 2011

Angela, Richard and family,

We are very saddened to hear of Rita's death. She was a wonderful and caring woman. No matter how much time had passed between us seeing each other, she would always give a warm, welcoming embrace to bridge the gap of time. I will always remember some of the amazing stories that she often shared. She will be sorely missed. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is in the loving arms of our Father.

Virginia Jarrett

November 7, 2011

Dear Alex, I a so sorry to learn of Rita's passing. I will miss our phone chats very much. Sincere best wishes to you and your family. Virginia

M. Jones

November 6, 2011

May Jehovah, the God of all comfort help you all as to struggle to cope with your loss. Rita will truly be missed.

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