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RITA O'CONNOR Obituary
RITA (nee Kolbe), Sept. 28, 2009. Wife of the late Joseph J., mother of Joseph J. Jr. (Nancy), Patricia Dotterer (William), Kathryn Adamek (Henry), Regina Przybyszewski (Larry), Sharon Eves (Ken) and Daniel (Dot); also survived by 16 grandchildren, 6 great grand-children and her sisters Alma and Jean Kolbe. Relatives and friends are invited to her Funeral Mass Fri. 10 A.M. at St. Martin of Tours (Lower) Church, 5450 Roosevelt Blvd., Phila. PA 19124 where friends may call after 8:30 A.M. Int. Resurrection Cem. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Martin of Tours Church at the above address would be appreciated.
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Memories and Condolences
for RITA O'CONNOR
Shelley Grandrino
August 5, 2010
Dan, Dot and Family,
We were very saddened to hear of your Moms passing. We know how difficult it is to lose your Mom. When you get those difficult moments take a time out to remember all the wonderful reasons you loved her so.
Take Care.
Shelley + Rick Grandrino + Family
October 10, 2009
To the O 'Connor and Kolbe Familiea,
My sincere condolences to all of you at this time.
Fondly,
Rita Groark Carney
Chris Backer
October 2, 2009
Dan, Dot, Colleen, and Dan:
Our deepest sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
The Backer Family
M/M John F. Stever
October 2, 2009
Rita has been a good and faithful friend over many years at St Martin of Tours parish. We will miss her. "Well done good and faithful servant."
Martin Carroll
October 1, 2009
Kathryn and Family. Sorry for your loss.
Marty and Bill Carroll
Carol Dunleavy
October 1, 2009
Dan, Dot, Col and Danny: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love the Dunleavy Family
Mary Teufel (Groark)
October 1, 2009
Kathryn,
I was sorry to hear of your loss I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Jimm & Anna Sunderland
September 30, 2009
Dan, Dottie and Family
We are sadden to hear of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Your family was always the greatest to me. I'm sure your Mom and Dad are dancing together again, in the arms of the Lord. A family like yours is rare....cherish the memories....and pass on the Love...
Jim 'Suds" Sunderland
Dottie O'Connor
September 30, 2009
Mom/Grandmom Reets, thank you for being a part of so many, many happy memories. We know you and Dad/Pop-Pop Joe will be watching over us now.
Love you always, Dan, Dottie, Colleen, and Danny
Joann Sperandio
September 30, 2009
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tara Murray
September 30, 2009
Grandmom, we love and miss you. Say hi to Pop-Pop for us.
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