Rita M. Petruccelli

Petruccelli, Rita M.
Rita Marie (Madar) Petruccelli, 77, of Gorham, Maine, passed away on August 27, 2014. She was born in Bridgeport, CT on April 1, 1937 to her loving parents, Joseph & Matilda Madar (deceased). She was predeceased by her husband of over 40 years, William "Bill" Petruccelli. Rita and Bill lived in Trumbull, CT for most of their married life where they loved plants and had many lovely flowering bushes to enjoy in Spring. Rita loved animals - birds were her favorite - she would watch them as they built their nests in her yard. She moved to Gorham, ME after Bill's passing in 1999, to be close to family, and became active in her church. She worked as an Office Manager in the Circulation Department of The Bridgeport Post/ Telegram for over 35 years. She remembered everyone on their special days, including siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends and was a friend to many. Rita is survived by her 6 siblings: Bernice (Andrew) Barba; Geriann (William) Miller; Patricia (Sam) Negri; Daniel (Harriet) Madar; Joseph (Nancy) Madar; and Lynn Madar - she is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014, 10 A.M. at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Gorham, Maine. Interment will take place at graveside at St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery in Stratford, Connecticut on Wednesday, October 22 at 11 A.M.