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Rita Saunders Obituary
AGE: 84 • Hammonton
Rita Natalie Saunders (nee Capelli), age 84, of Hammonton, NJ, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2012 at her residence with her family by her side. Born in Hammonton, she was a lifelong resident and a graduate of Hammonton High School. Rita went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Georgian Court College. She taught in the Hammonton School system retiring in 1993. She was an active member of St. Anthony of Padua Church and served on many church organizations with her late husband Edward A. Saunders, Jr.
Predeceased by her parents John L. and Marie Capelli and sister Joanna Sulmonetti. Rita is survived by her children Mary Ellen Boehm and her husband Harry and Edward A. Saunders, III. Her brother John P. Capelli, M.D. and his wife Patricia of Haddonfield, NJ.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on Tuesday 9:00am-11:00am at St. Mary of Mt. Carmel Parish St. Anthony of Padua Church, 285 Rt. 206, Hammonton, NJ. Mass of Christian will be held at 11:00am. Entombment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery White Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ. In Memory of Rita donations may be made to the Humane Society of Atlantic County 1801 Absecon Blvd., Atlantic City, NJ 08401. (www.marinellafuneralhome.com)
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Renee Rotellini
October 1, 2012
Mary Ellen,
My heart is heavy for you my beautiful friend. As always I am here for you whatever you may need. Try to find comfort in that your Mom is at peace now & happy to be with your Dad I'm sure. I pray that her journey into the afterlife is peaceful & swift for she has suffered enough & so have you. I wish you only joy & love for the remainder of your days. I love you with all of my heart & soul my friend & Harry too. Peace be with both of you now. The two of you are truly blessed to have each other. Both of you will forever be in my heart.
Elizabeth Capelli
October 1, 2012
In Loving Memory of our Dearest Aunt Rita. We will love & miss you always. We will forever cherish the wonderful memories we have.
Elizabeth Capelli
October 1, 2012
In Loving Memory of our Wonderful Aunt Rita. We will love & miss you always. We will forever cherish the memories.
William Doberstein
September 29, 2012
Rita was my 5th grade teacher at Hammonton Elementary School. She was a very strong endearing woman and a great educator. We met again years later as fellow parishioners at St. Anthony of Padua Church. Since the passing of her beloved husband, Ed, she suffered so much. May she rest in peace now that they are reunited. Till we meet again. . . . God speed.
My thoughts and prayers are with their family.
Love
Bill Doberstein
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Ronald Harmon
September 29, 2012
My thoughts are with the family at this time of loss. I met Mrs. Saunders a few years ago, I drove her to a few of her medical appointments. I admired her strength and courage.
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