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Rita Squillace Obituary
May 12, 1940 - December 8, 2024
Rita Squillace, a wonderful person, bid farewell to her earthly home in Charlottesville, Virginia on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after a brief illness. She was often described as a friendly and caring person by people who knew her. Rita, the fourth daughter of Joseph Saurini and Mary Petitti, was born in Rome, New York. Rita and her husband Frank John Squillace were married nearly sixty-two (62) years.
Rita received a BS degree in Education from SUNY Oswego. She began her career as an elementary school teacher, and later worked in the insurance business. In retirement, Rita continued to teach English as a Second Language and customer service courses.
Rita enjoyed cooking, playing cards and mahjong with friends and listening to music from opera to rock and roll. Rita and Frank raised their family in Syracuse, NY before retiring to Cape Coral, FL for 25 years. She and Frank attended Saint Thomas Aquinas parish in Charlottesville, VA.
Rita is survived by her husband Frank, her sister Gloria (Cape Coral, FL), her three sons Frank (Jane Dittmar), Charlottesville, Michael (Lisa) Lake Como, Italy, and Joe (Amy Blouin), St. Louis, MO, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Saint John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick St., Rome, NY. The family will receive friends and family beginning at 10:00 -11:00 a.m., prior to the Funeral Mass.
Memorial contributions in Rita's name may be made to the Society of Saint Vincent DePaul at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 401 Alderman Road, Charlottesville, VA, 22903 and Saint John the Baptist Church, 210 E. Dominick Street, Rome, NY 13440.
Arrangements are by the Nicholas J. Bush Funeral Home, Inc., 7751 Merrick Rd., Rome, NY 13440.
To offer online condolences, please visit www.njbushfuneralhome.com.
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Gaines Talbotts
April 3, 2025
So sorry for your loss, Frank. Blessings and prayers. Gaines
Doug Matousek
January 28, 2025
Words can't say it, but it's all I have. Sincerest condolences for one of the greatest losses ever - a wonderful human being, wife, mother, grandmother, friend. See you Friday.
Paul Gibson
December 29, 2024
Frank, I am sorry to hear of Rita´s passing. May you find comfort in your Faith, Family, and Friends.
REBECCA COLLIER
December 28, 2024
FRank and family. Sending hugs, prayers and condolences.
Becky Collier
Crozet, VA
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Sherry Sinard
December 28, 2024
Rita always had a quick smile and a kind heart. She loved mahjong and playing cards. My condolences to John and her family as she will be missed by all who knew her.
Beth (Coyne) Cole
December 23, 2024
Joe and family,
I send my deepest sympathies. Rita was such a kind person and I´m lucky to have know her.
Love,
Beth
Fred Dipaolo
December 22, 2024
My deepest condolences to you and the family
Mike & Lisa Schiavi
December 21, 2024
We will always remember Rita for her beauty both inside & out, she always carried herself with dignity & grace but she made you feel at ease & she was so easy to talk to & she had such a wonderful, unforgettable laugh.
May Rita´s love & the memories you all have shared with her help ease your pain, warm your hearts & help you all to live a long & beautiful life, share your stories about your loving grandmother, mother & wife.
Our deepest sympathy & love, Mike & Lisa Schiavi
Stephanie Schell
December 20, 2024
Had a passion for cooking, mahjong, and playing cards.
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