Rita A. Connor

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Rita Connor Obituary

Name: Visitation for Rita A. Connor
Start: 2018-09-27T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-09-27T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Schoedinger Margarum Northeast

Connor, Rita A.
1937 - 2018
Rita (Eckstein) Connor, age 80, returned to her heavenly home on September 24, 2018. Her devotion to her family and strong faith supported her and ultimately gave her peace. A graduate of Rosary High School and Capital University, Rita was a retired teacher from Columbus Public Schools and devoted much of her life to teaching piano. She was blessed with extraordinary musical talent and used her gifts to serve the St. Anthony Parish faithfully for over 40 years as Organist and Music Director. Rita was blessed with a large and loving family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Mike Connor, Cathy (Jeff) Green, Linda (Tom) White, Dan (Courtney) Connor, and Karen Thompson; grandchildren, Tony (Amy) Borghese, Sarah (Evan) Blankenship, Scott White, Caitlin (Brian) Phillips, Sam Borghese, Justin Thompson, Taylor and Matthew Walston; and 2 great grandchildren, Kaylee and Zack Borghese. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne (Jerry) Kraus; nephews, Steve (Tram) Kraus and Andrew (Alisa) Kraus; and niece, Cindy (Troy) Nimrick. She is preceded in death by her parents Dora and Eddie Eckstein. She will be fondly remembered by countless friends. Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 27 from 3-7pm (6:30pm prayer service) at SCHOEDINGER FUNERAL HOME, 1051 E Johnstown Road, Gahanna, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Friday, September 28 at St Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Drive, Columbus, Ohio with Father Tom Petry, Celebrant. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation at http://parkinson.org/. Visit www.schoedinger.com to share memories or extend condolences.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Sep. 25 to Sep. 26, 2018.

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Dan Garrick

October 2, 2018

To the family and Friends of Mrs. Connor

On behalf of the students, faculty, and administration of Saint Francis DeSales High School please accept my condolences on your loss.

Mrs. Connor was an incredible woman of faith and our school community was enriched by her love and model of faith.

Please know the Saint Francis DeSales High School community holds all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. May each of you be filled with the warmth of positive memories and prayer.

May the angels lead Mrs. Connor to her eternal resting place and may perpetual light shine upon her.

Peace and God's Blessings,
Dan Garrick
Principal
Saint Francis DeSales High School

Easter Mass St. Anthony Mom & Caiti Phillips

September 28, 2018

Rosie Newlon

September 27, 2018

Dear Cathy and Jeff, Mike, Linda, Karen and Danny,

I have fond memories of a happy Mrs. Connor who was always friendly and welcoming to me in your home.

We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. May you find peace in the beautiful memory of your mother and may she rest in peace.

Rosie (Guth) and Phil Newlon

Patsy Polito

September 26, 2018

My Polito Family belonged to St. Anthony's and Rita gave me piano lessons for many years. I didn't practice, but Rita never gave me grief. We would talk more about life than play the piano. I always told her she was my psychiatrist. She is playing the piano and singing in Heaven now. My deepest sympathy to Rita's family.

Ken & Stacey Lambert

September 26, 2018

Karen and Justin - Ken and I are so sorry to hear of Rita's passing. We hope you feel surrounded by much love during this difficult time. Your mom/grandma was an amazing lady, and I feel privileged to have known her. Please call us if there is anything we can do to help and support you in this difficult time. We will always be there for you, day or night. With much love, now and always. Ken & Stacey Lambert

Nancy Kesselring

September 26, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with you for your loss. Still have fond memories as a close friend of your mother during grade and high school and beyond. Sincerely,
Nancy Edwards Kesselring

Joan Held

September 26, 2018

As a former St. Anthony Choir member and
close neighbor at Blue Ash Rd., my thoughts
are most tender for the loss of Rita. Peace
to everyone there in Columbus. Joan Held

September 26, 2018

So sorry for your loss. I have

Guy & Marilyn Mower

September 26, 2018

So very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

a loved one

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Lori smith

September 26, 2018

I am so sorry for your lost. Rita was such a wonderful woman. I so enjoyed working with her and he St Anthony choir . Heaven is going to sound so beautiful with her directing the heavenly choirs.

Sue Wilson

September 26, 2018

When I joined the choir at St. Anthony Church, Rita welcomed me with open arms. She was a true friend and will be missed. We are blessed to know her struggles are over and she is at peace.

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