Rita N. Bailey

1932 - 2017

Rita N. Bailey obituary, 1932-2017, West Chester, Formerly Of Aldan

BORN

1932

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Rita Bailey Obituary

Rita N. Bailey (nee Rizzo) of West Chester, PA Rita N. Bailey (nee Rizzo), formerly of Aldan, PA, passed away on September 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Rita was the beloved wife of the late Ivan Lloyd Bailey; loving mother of Ivan Lloyd Bailey, Jr. (Betsy), Betty Tepper (Frank), John H. Bailey (Linda), and James C. Bailey; dear sister of Carmella, Frank, Louis, Genevieve Rizzo and Betty McGherin; predeceased by 5 siblings; also survived by 10 grandchildren and their spouses and 3 great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 6-8 PM Sunday, September 17, 2017 and 8-9 AM Monday, September 18 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000 followed by her Funeral Mass 10 AM Monday, September 18 at St. Joseph Church, 460 Manor Ave., Downingtown, PA 19335. Interment St. Agnes Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Catholic Charities, 125 N. Darlington St, West Chester, PA 19380. Online condolences of www.donohuefuneralhome.com.

Published by The Daily Local from Sep. 15 to Sep. 17, 2017.
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Rita was my dear friend and companion for many years while our husbands served in the Navy. We met via correspondence while I was in Spain giving Rita advice about what to bring and expect when she and Lloyd arrived in Rota. Upon retirement the four of us traveled across the U.S., Canada, and attended many Navy reunions. We spoke all the time on the phone reminiscing about good times. Jack and I will miss you so much but know you will be happy in Heaven with Lloyd and your family. - Love you always, Ann and Jack Harris, Tallahassee, FL, September 18, 2017

Ann Harris

Friend

September 18, 2017

Lloyd,
Sincere condolences upon the death of your Mother. Please know that she, you and your family are in our prayers.

John McGrath & Family

Coworker

September 18, 2017

My name is Teri and I was on the Bereavement Team at St. Joseph's when your grandmother attended the group meeting. I only had the pleasure of meeting her those six weeks but will never forget her. I loved her stories and especially the apron she made out of your grandfather's shirts. She was every bit a lady and the love she had for her family and her family had for her was so obviously beautiful. I am sure she is resting in God's arms and with her beloved.

Teri

Acquaintance

September 18, 2017

RITA WAS OUR NEIGHBOR AND, "WONDERFUL NEIGHBOR" WHO WAS SOOO THOUGHTFUL AND KIND - SOFT SPOKEN, GENEROUS AND SHE HAD A THOUSAND OTHER WONDERFUL TRAITS! SHE WILL BE SO MISSED!WE LOVED HER AND HER FAMILY WAS WONDERFUL ALSO. GOD BLESS RITA AND NOW SHE IS WITH LLOYD, HER BELOVED HUSBAND! REST IN PEACE RITA!

JIM & DEE CORTLESSA

September 17, 2017

Beautiful tribute to a lovely woman. She knew she was loved by her family, and that is a most important legacy.

Diane McClellan

Family Friend

September 16, 2017

How fortunate I was to be included her many dinners,family gatherings. Our trips to dude ranch,parents weekend, Georgia. Rita you are one in a million. My sincere sympathy and love to all of your family. Dottie

dottie penrose

September 16, 2017

Mothers live in a special place in the hearts of their children, and that is why mothers continue to live even after they pass on. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Love, Rich and Maddie

Maddie Evans

Friend

September 15, 2017

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Sep

17

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Sep

18

Visitation

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

Sep

18

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Church

460 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335

Sep

18

Interment

St. Agnes Cemetery

1050 Pottstown Pike, West Chester, PA

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Donohue Funeral Home - West Chester

1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382

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