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Katelyn Kress
February 6, 2019
Never got the chance to know her, only from what i've been told as a child. but I would like to pay down my respects to Rita, the grandma I was never fortunate enough to meet.
Bill kress
May 30, 2016
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May 30, 2016
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May 30, 2016
An ACHC Gala event at Bausch & Lomb HQ in Rochester, early 2000s with Karen
May 30, 2016
One of Rita's 82 birthdays. this one at Calabria's circa 2003 with Julie Z. -- and the whole crew
May 30, 2016
An ACHC Gala event at Bausch & Lomb HQ in Rochester, early 2000s with Karen, Rita, and Billy
May 30, 2016
Always a party with the Hogans
May 30, 2016
Susan Young
May 27, 2016
I'll never forget the fun we had during holiday weekends in Washington D.C. at Bill and Francisco's place with Rita and Russ. What fun?! We had such fun times watching the July 4 fireworks -- even being pulled up on the roof for a bird's eye view. I'll always remember good friends and kindred spirits from the US Air era in DC. Hope you are celebrating in heaven with a wild drink (or two!)
Linda Boggs
May 27, 2016
I remember fun times at your home Rita!! You always made me feel welcomed. You had a sense of humor that was great! I think of you often and feel grateful for how you made me feel.
Rita in Ireland
Billy Kress
May 26, 2016
Mom,
You really were an amazing character, and an amazing friend to so many -- and honestly, an unconventional mother to say the least! But I know you lived life to the fullest -- or at least as much as any one woman could with five kids and limited resources.
I miss you, of course, but am so grateful for the friendship and the times we shared. We traveled to all ends of the country -- even to the old country, too -- together as friends. I remember your surprise visits to my dorm 300-miles from home on a Friday night just to hang out. We laughed and hollered and hiked hills, and debated politics, and on so many occasions sat not-so-quietly in a movie -- intentionally crinkling into and out of a shared cellophane candy bag, laughing at the audience that shushed us.
I know you hated growing old because you were a kid at heart and you proved it every day.
But mostly I'm so happy you were able to leave us in such a peacefully way. And I'm so grateful I was able to say goodbye, to see those beautiful blue eyes look deep into me one last time, questioning whether I was eating right or if I was happy or in love again or heartbroken or just enjoying my day -- even as you lay there in your waning moments.
Thanks Mom. I love you.
Paul Kress
June 3, 2010
These words are of great comfort to our family at this time.
Susan DeLorme
May 31, 2010
Deepest sympathy to the Kress family for your loss.
Cathy Jackson
May 28, 2010
I knew Rita Kress from working at Head Start when I left the military to join Head Start in 1993; she was a delightful person, she and I clicked from the beiginning and I loved her very much, she was always telling jokes and inviting her favorite people over to her house for a swim in the pool. I am so sorry to hear that she passed; but happy that she has gone home to our father who loved her more than we ever could. God Bless your family and take care.
Terry McMichael
May 26, 2010
May the God of comfort grant you a meaasure of peace during this difficult time. (Isa 25:8)
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