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Rita Robidoux Obituary
Rita T. Robidoux, 91, a lifetime resident of Norwalk passed away on Thursday, April, 30, 2020, due to complications related to COVID-19, at Autumn Lake Healthcare of Norwalk. Rita was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Veno Robidoux of Norwalk. Rita was predeceased by her brother Joseph T. and his wife Joan Guiles Robidoux.
Rita had a long career with Southern New England Telephone, which later became part of AT&T, holding many positions including management level roles. One of her key roles was assisting SNET with the migration from manual operated switchboards to computer driven systems during her tenure. Rita loved to travel as well as spend time with her family and her nephews and nieces.
Rita is survived by her nephew Thomas Robidoux (Joellen), niece Wendy Karamanis, and nephew Gregory Robidoux (Christine), five grandnephews, one grand-niece, two great-grandnephews and a great-grandniece. She was predeceased by her niece Karen Thifault who passed away on April 14, 2020.
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Carol Heinzelman
May 14, 2025
Your friends and family miss you. RIP
Carol Heinzelman
May 14, 2022
I'll always remember you...my fondest childhood memories.
rpse capasse
May 26, 2020
Wendy,Tom and Greg so sorry about Rita's passing. She was such a wonderful and loving woman. She always had a smile to greet you and a loving hug. Praying for your family' loss over both Rita and Karen's passing. May God bless your family. Rose and Bill Capasse
Carol Heinzelman
May 21, 2020
I've known Rita all my life. She will be missed. Love you.
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