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Rita Rega Obituary
Rita worked for the State of RI School Lunch Program for many years before retiring in 1987. She enjoyed her family, gardening and baking.
She is survived by three brothers, John Rega and his wife Joan, Joseph Rega and his wife Rose and Anthony Rega and his wife MaryAnn, all of Cranston; a sister, Mary Magno of Cranston; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Jean Martin
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brigid's Church, Plainfield St., Johnston at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS TUESDAY 4-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860. VISIT www.nardolillo.com for information and online condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Rega
Elisabeth Butler
September 9, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Marcia Zammarelli
September 4, 2008
Louise, Rita, MaryAnn,& Bethany
I was so sorry to hear of your Aunts passing.
Nancy and Michael Izzo
September 4, 2008
Please accept our sincere condolences on Rita's passing. Rita was a wonderful person. She always had a smile on her face and love in her heart. She will be truly missed.
May she rest in peace.
Cheri Macera
September 2, 2008
I am so sorry to hear about Rita's passing. I will forever remember her working in her garden, with a giant smile on her face!! Althought I will miss all the goodies she would share with me from that garden, I will miss our visits and chats even more.
My thoughts and prayers are with her and the entire family.
Cheri Macera
Richard L. Spaziani
September 1, 2008
I am really sorry to learn of Rita's passing. Many fond memories of her in Cranston when visiting family there as a young boy. I remember Rita gently, but firmly, keeping all of us, often roudy kids, in line when we got out of hand.
May she rest in peace.
Cousin, Richard (Pezza) Spaziani
Doris Layfield
September 1, 2008
So sorry to read of Rita's passing, our prayers go out to you all. Ernest & Doris (Spaziani) Layfield Bradenton, Fl.
Lucie Zammarelli
September 1, 2008
I want to express my condolences to
Rita's family. We would always swap recipes when she came into Dr B's office and she always gave me gardening tips. Her home and her family meant the world to her. She will be surely missed. My love to you all.
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