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Rita Elaine Shawn

Guilderland, New York

Oct 24, 1940 – Jan 1, 2026 (Age 85)

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BORN
October 24, 1940
DIED
January 1, 2026
AGE
85
LOCATION
Guilderland, New York

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Shawn, Rita ElaineALBANY - Rita Elaine Shawn was born on October 24, 1940, in Albany, N.Y., to Bernard Shawn and Rosalie (Heller) Shawn. She passed away on January 1, 2026. Her seemingly inexhaustible energy finally ran out just around midnight on New Year's Eve, as she slept by the side of her...

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Rita became a friend while I assisted her at the Bon Ton. She was special. My condolences on your losse.

Rita was a dedicated Social Work colleague. She mentored me in the early days of my Social Work career. I will always remember her with fondness. Abby Mack and Mary Scott Burkhalter.

Rita was my cousin, we shared many childhood memories at our Father's summer resort, Casa Manor. We were very good friends for our childhood years.