Rita T. (D'Amore) Cohen

Rita was one of a kind. She was a loving individual who would give you the shirt off her back. Believe me I know because I have that shirt. See you and Coney on the beach when I get there. Sorry that I did not know because again I would have come. Love tp all.

I can't imagine my life without Rita. She was a constant in my life for 42 years. She was so special and made you feel special. We had so many inside jokes that will never mean anything to anyone else. We will never have another shopping day together. We literally shopped until we dropped for 40 years. I never took those wonderful days for granted, I loved every minute of it. Several years she gave me the nickname of Sunshine because she said I spread sunshine when I walked into a room. ...

Auntie Rita was one of a kind! The cool aunt at the kid's table. The one who told me about my friend who would visit once a month now that I was a woman (at age 9). In the summer we drove to the beach in her convertible with the top down and in the fall she took me school shopping at the Mall. She loved music and we would blast everything from Motown hits to Lulu and dance. She was fun, loving and kind and always there to listen and offer good advice if I asked for it. She always made me...

Auntie Rita you were one of a kind! The "cool aunt" at the kids table. The one who told me about "my friend" who would visit once a month now that I was a woman (at 9 years old). The one who took me and my girlfriend to the beach in her convertible with the top down. Who took me school shopping at South Shore Plaza and pierced my ears with a needle and thread. It's been a few years since I saw you but I cherished our phone calls recently. You always made me feel like " I was smart I was...

Rita was one of a kind, generous, always interested in everyone, and never knew a stranger. Her heart was the biggest part of her soul ! Rest well, my friend - you deserve it. You will be remembered lovingly and often.

My good friend Rita, I'm so upset to hear you are with the angels above. I've got so many memories of fantastic times spent with you. I'll never forget you, the laughs, the smiles and your spirit, love you tons!! You were the Queen Bee, I'm heartbroken. deb