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Rita Lemole Obituary
RITA ANN LEMOLE
AGE: 39 FORMERLY OF ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
Rita Ann Lemole (nee Plankey), 39, of Osprey, Fla., passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Sarasota, Fla. Rita was born on Staten Island, N.Y. and was a former resident of Middletown and Atlantic Highlands.
She is survived by her husband, Jon Lemole; daughter, Isabella Lemole; son, Evan Lemole; brother, Justin Plankey of Salisbury, Md.; and her parents, Edward and Frances Plankey of Sarasota. Rita was loved by so many at the Potter Park YMCA and at Sarasota Healthplex. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.
A visitation for family and friends will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 and Thursday, Jan. 21 at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, 6903 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, Fla. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Sarasota.
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Lemole
Michael Matassa
January 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts to you and your family
Lisa Baker
January 26, 2010
Dear Jon, Isabella, Evan, Justin, Fran and Ed...
Our prayers and love go out to you all at this sad time. Rita truly radiated the light of the world and had such a positive impact on so many people. Her spirit surely lives on in all who were fortunate to know her. God Bless you all. Vivian Baker, Lisa Baker, Tom Calu, Harold and Evelyn Baker and Family.
Allene Nicholson
January 25, 2010
Dear Jon, Isabella and Evan, I am so sorry and send you warm thoughts and prayers. We had such fun last year when you stayed with us on Key Biscayne and our snorkeling trip to Key Largo. Hope to see you soon either in Osprey or Key Biscayne. Love, Allene Nicholson
Jessica Auerbach
January 25, 2010
My deepest condolences to Rita's family and friends. I had the honor of being in Rita's Pilates class for only a short time but she was an inspiration and a great teacher. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frank Pazulski
January 25, 2010
Dear Isabella & Evan,
We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was such a great person and loved both of you very dearly. Only time will help to ease your pain, but know that we are all keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr Frank Pazulski & staff
January 24, 2010
My very first activity upon joining the Red Bank Y was an aerobics class with Rita who was still single. Many years and many classes later, Rita was always an inspirational instructor. She kicked our butts and we loved it.
She was truly special. We all will carry her in our hearts.
My prayers are with you,
Susan Masluk
January 23, 2010
I met Rita at the Y in Red Bank, NJ where she taught spin class. She was such a lovely person & a wonderful instructor.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It is a huge loss for all of us that knew & cared about her.
You are in my prayers.
Angie Whalen, Newark, Delaware
Urbano Rutigliano
January 21, 2010
You and your children are in our prayer's Jon, Our hearts go out to you , in your grief, Jerry and Cookie Rutigliano
Nancy Taylor
January 21, 2010
Dear Lovely Family of Rita, Rita was on my church's prayer list ever since she shared her diagnosis in Pilates class at the Y. And, I am friends with two other ladies (Michelle and Amanda) from her support group. They kept me informed on her journey. We have been praying for a different outcome. I want you to know I was praying for her, and you-her lovely family, on Sunday morning the 17th, while in church I didn't know she was so near the end of this life, but thoughts of her kept coming into my heart.
Know that as long as you remember her, she will be with you. We, who admired and loved her, will help you remember. 2 Tim.4:18
Peace, Nancy Taylor
Rita Ferrandino
January 21, 2010
Rita will be missed by her YMCA friends. --Rita Ferrandino (the other Rita)
January 21, 2010
Rita, you were "the best" Pilates instructor. My heart goes out to your loving family. Marje Burchmore
Sharon Thomas
January 21, 2010
I am so thankful I had the privilege of getting to know Rita through our Pilates teacher training together. We spent many fridays practicing our new skills, laughing, and shoveling down snacks. Rita was a delightful and engaging person and I am greatly saddened she won't be there to share in future trainings. she was fun, down to earth, smart and encouraging. I was very heartened at the visitation to see the joy, peace and love that surrounded Rita. It is apparent her zest for life and her faith will live on through her family.
Mary Claire Carroll
January 21, 2010
My strongest memories of Rita are from her childhood when I would visit her grandmother, my aunt, in Staten Island. They are of a young girl playing by the lake with brother and laughing. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband, children, and parents. May they be comforted and sustained by their memories of Rita. In sympathy and love.
Debbie Beck
January 21, 2010
Isabella, your loving mother will always be with you. My sincerest condolences to all of Rita's family and friends.
Love and Prayers,
Ms. Beck
Melissa Marcum
January 21, 2010
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you all in this most difficult time.
Clay and Melissa Marcum
January 21, 2010
There are many events in life that stand without explanation and this is one. Jon and family, from the very depths of our hearts, we send you our love and our prayers. Rita's infectious smile and spirit will live on well in to the future and through you, Isabella and Evan. There is comfort in the thought she is now with our creator and free of pain and sickness. Love, John Cox & Felicia
January 20, 2010
Please accept my deepest condolences, Rita was a great teacher. Her family meant so much to her. She was taken away from us too soon. She had so much to give. Her memory will dwell in us for many years to come. She had courage and she fought till the end. She is an inspiration to all of us. I will miss her.
Rose Wright, Sarasota, Fl
January 20, 2010
Our deepest sorrow and condolences go out to you and your beautiful family. We will be praying for you continually.
Love, The Calhoon's
Pat, Kim, and Zachary
Donna Smith
January 20, 2010
Rita fought so very hard. Her courage was amazing. She will be missed not only by her family and friends, but also by others who know her story. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.
Jan Lovelace
January 20, 2010
I was in Rita's Pilates class at Healthplex. She was a wonderful instructor and a real inspiration. Truly. She mentioned her children often; they meant so much to her. May the power of love and memory help all of you through these difficult times.
Sabina Mascia
January 20, 2010
Jon and Family,
Both Frank and I have kept Rita in our prayers these past few months. Our faith tells us that He does here our prayers but His answer may not be the one we were praying for...He chose to call her to His home.
May she find peace in His loving arms.....Sabina and Frank Mascia
Kathy Helmuth
January 20, 2010
Strength is in each of us and is nurtured by faith, perseverance, and thankfulness. We were blessed to see all of those attributes in our beautiful Rita. Now we can try to emulate Rita's attributes and begin to move forward.
God bless.
Cherie DiNoia
January 20, 2010
Rita's courage and positive attitude were an inspiration for all who knew her. May her family know that her life made a profound difference for so many people. She will be missed.
Paul Dowling
January 20, 2010
Words can't express the sorrow I felt and feel when I heard about Rita's passing yesterday.
I met her around four years ago as she was my Pilates teacher at the Y and she was the BEST teacher I've ever had plus she was one of the nicest and bravest people I've ever met. I am still amazed at her courage.
I will miss her a whole lot as I know everyone she came in contact will also.
All my love to her family.
Brian and Kris King
January 20, 2010
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. God Bless your whole family in these tough times.
Michael Matassa
January 20, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of your loss.Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
Michael & Bernadett Matassa
RITA GIOVANUCCI
January 20, 2010
A DAUGHTER, WIFE, MOTHER AND FRIEND, RITA FILLED THESE ROLES TO PERFECTION. WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HER WITH LOVE AND ADMIRATION. WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND LOVE TO YOU ALL. WE ARE SO SORRY WE CANNOT BE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. RITA AND AL
Christie Dickson
January 20, 2010
Your family continues to be in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow.
John & Ginette Pocaro
January 20, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.
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