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Rita M. Arcari

1921 - 2019

Rita M. Arcari obituary, 1921-2019, Wethersfield, CT

BORN

1921

DIED

2019

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Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield

1276 Berlin Turnpike

Wethersfield, Connecticut

Rita Arcari Obituary

Rita M. (LaBonte) Arcari, 98, of Pearland, TX, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Arcari, and mother of the late Linda Arcari, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born in Springfield, MA, daughter of the late Arthur and Irene (Jarvis) LaBonte. Rita had lived in Wethersfield, CT for 50 years, where she worked at Wethersfield Manor and a member of the Rosary Bead Society for Corpus Christi Church before moving to Texas. Rita is survived by her daughter Denise M. Arcari of Pearland, TX, her two granddaughters Laurie DeWeese of Texas and Dena Crawford of Wethersfield and her four great-grandchildren; Jessica, Devin, Lauren and Aidan. Also, a great great grandchild Witten. She leaves behind her sister May Potts of Manchester. Rita was predeceased by her brothers William and Arthur LaBonte and her sisters Lorraine Beaupre and Velma Scotto. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am. on Thursday, December 19th, at the Corpus Christi Church, 601 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetary, Bloomfield. Calling hours will be from 5:00-8:00 PM on Wednesday December 18th, at the Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, Please visit www.dillonbaxter.com to share a memory with the family.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Dec. 16, 2019.

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December 18, 2019

Thinking of you Denise
Your mom was a sweetheart. Sending healing thoughts your way. Sorry for your loss.
Paula Silvestri and Sharon Crovo

Jim and Alice Beaupre

December 18, 2019

She was a very loving and caring woman. Alice and I know she will be greatly missed by her daughter and grand children. She is a loss that can never be replaced. Memories of her will forever bring you comfort to know she is now with Joe her beloved husband and her daughter Linda. Our Love and support forever.

Eileen Kopjanski

December 16, 2019

We are so sorry for you & your familys loss Dena - May she rest in internal peace. Love, Dave & Eileen

Billy & Katie uhl

December 16, 2019

Billy and I are so sorry for your loss and know time will bring the fondest of memories to you for the comfort and grace required at this difficult time. I will miss all the Meme stories in future. We love y'all!

Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield

December 16, 2019

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Dena Crawford

December 16, 2019

I will cry because I miss her.
I will laugh at our memories together.
I will pass on what she has taught me.
I will love like she did.
I am relieved that she is no longer suffering.
I MISS HER ALREADY!!!
Mema will FOREVER hold a very SPECIAL place in MY heart!

Norma Perez

December 16, 2019

I'm deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. I pray that God will grant you the strength and comfort now and in the future. 1 Peter 5:10

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5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home - Wethersfield

1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 06109

Dec

19

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Corpus Christi Church

601 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT

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1276 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 06109

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