Rita M. Pinette

PINETTE, Rita M. Rita M. Pinette, 87, of Glastonbury died Friday (February 8, 2008) at a local nursing home. She was a longtime resident of East Hartford before moving to Glastonbury. She was born in Fort Kent Maine, daughter of the late Levite and Margaret (Corbin) Pinette. Rita was employed at Aetna Insurance for 30 years until her retirement. She was also a devout member of Blessed Sacrament Church East Hartford for over 60 years. She loved gardening and her family. She is survived by two brothers and a sister in law; Sylvio Pinette of Farmington, and Reynolds Pinette and his wife Elizabeth of Manchester. She also leaves 32 nieces and nephews. Rita was predeceased by 5 sisters and a brother. Funeral Services will be Tuesday February 12, 2008 9:30 a.m. from the Newkirk and Whitney Funeral Home 318 Burnside Avenue East Hartford, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, 36 Cambridge Drive East, Hartford. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery East Hartford. Calling hours will be TODAY (February 11, 2008) from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial donations in her name may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church 36 Cambridge Drive East Hartford CT. 06118.