Manchester, New Hampshire
1938 - 2009
MANCHESTER -- Rita K. Laforge, 71, died April 22, 2009, at Concord Hospice House.
She was born in Manchester, Feb. 15, 1938, to Spiro and Katherine (Metronatsis) Moulis. She was a graduate of Manchester High School Central in 1956.
She was employed with Waumbec Mills and later with the United Shoe Workers of America AFL-CIO for 23 years as a secretary.
She held members in the Tri Ortho Organization and the Retired Professional Firefighters of NH. She was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church.
She was the widow of Robert G. Laforge, who died in 1995.
IN HER LIFE: Members of the family include her son, Anthony Laforge, and his wife, Kelley, of Manchester; her daughter, Karen Duval, and her husband, Jeff, of Manchester. Also four grandchildren, Stephanie Duval, Alexis Duval, Megan Laforge and Matthew Laforge; and two sisters, Evangeline Dakos of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Eugenia Keriazes of Manchester.
She was predeceased by a sister, Helen Siekaniec, and a brother, Charles Moulis.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in Cain & Janosz Funeral Home, 74 Brook St. corner of Pine Street, Manchester. The Trisagion Service will be conducted at 7 p.m. The funeral service will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Church with the Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Nicholas Church, 1160 Bridge St., Manchester 03104-5437.
For more information, go to www.legacy.com.
Dear Karen,Jeff,Stephanie,& Alexis
Tony, Kelley, and Megan, Mathew.
It's hard to understand why people are taken from us, but find comfort in knowing that you all were the most important people in her life.
She's was a Mom, and Ya Ya who will be missed always.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
All My Love A.J.
April 25, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy to the LaForge family at this very difficult time.
Mark & Deborah Starin
April 24, 2009 | Manchester, NH
Karen & Jeff, Tony & Kelley and family,
My deepest sympathy! I am so sorry for your loss. I know these past few months have been very tough on you all. May the strength in your family, help you heal.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Judi Paris and family
April 24, 2009
April 24, 2009
I remember Rita & Bob's wedding. I will miss seeing Rita at the Backroon with her sister. She will be missed.
Sandy Searles Manchester, NH
Sandra Searles
April 24, 2009 | Mancherster, NH
Sending heartfelt condolences to all of you during this difficult time of loss and sadness...Rita was so kind and caring, and her family was everything to her. May she rest in everlasting peace.
Jennifer LaBouliere
April 23, 2009 | Arlington, MA
Aunt Rita,
I remember staying at your apartment overnight by goldenrods when uncle Bob worked at the firehouse overnight. I
remember walking Rexi and I kind of remember being in your wedding. I remember something about not wanting to throw rose petals. Most of all I remember how close you my mother and other aunts were. You will be terribly missed by the entire family.
M
April 23, 2009
Dear Rita,
I am truly blessed to have joined your family and got to become a part of all your love and generousity. I thank you for all you have done for me, Brandy, Charlie, Quinn and Hunter. We will miss you dearly and never forget you.
Love
Lenny
April 23, 2009
Dear Aunt Rita,
It is very good that you are not sick now and that you are up in heaven with all your sisters and brothers and your mom and dad. I am very sad that I won't see you anymore.
Hunter
Hunter Deihle
April 23, 2009 | Manchester, NH
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Laforge was always so kind and giving and will be missed greatly. We are blessed to have shared in her friendship.
With Love,
Benjamin & Jennifer Roy
Jennifer Roy
April 23, 2009 | Manchester, NH
