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Rita Phelan Obituary
Rita Mae Runtz Phelan, 85, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 28, 1935 to John and Marie Runtz. Rita was a founding member and a parishioner of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, a member of the Women's Council and managed the Religious Goods. She worked for the Duval County School system for over 40 years. She was also a volunteer for the Baptist Medical Center Auxiliary. She is preceded in death by her husband James Phelan and brother-in-law Thomas Phelan. Survivors include her sons, Richard (Susan) Phelan, and Michael (Lynda) Phelan; daughters, Janice (Dennis) Barengo, and Joan (Blaine) Hopkins; sister-in-law Kathleen Phelan, grandchildren and extended great grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held at 11am on Saturday, May 23, 2020 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 601 Airport Center Drive East, Jacksonville, with Father Liguori officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday evening, May 22 from 6pm until 8pm at Cedar Bay Funeral Home, 405 New Berlin Road, Jacksonville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Patrick's Catholic Church in her name. Because of the Covid 19 virus, social distancing will be enforced on Saturday in the church, as well as required face mask for your protection. Thank you for your understanding.
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ERIC JENKINS
June 2, 2020
Rita was a friend of mine, for a long time, it just found out today, 6/2/2020, I will miss her sweet soul,
Carole Benson
May 31, 2020
Rita was my friend for many years. She delighted in sharing stories about her children, their families, and their accomplishments. She will be missed by all who knew her. God Bless and Rest in Peace.
Carole and David Benson
May 31, 2020
Rita was my friend for many years.
She loved her family and delighted in their accomplishments. She will be missed. Rest in Peace, Rita. God Bless.
Nancy McCaskill
May 23, 2020
Ms. Rita was a lovely woman and I would see her every Sunday at church with her daughter and son in law. She was always kind, and worked faithfully in the church religious store after church. She will greatly missed by all who new her.
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