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Rita McKenzie Obituary
Rita McKenzie was an actress, singer, and stage performer best known for her long-running one-woman show, "Ethel Merman's Broadway," which she performed for over three decades.
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Erma Gillis
December 16, 2024
What an amazing woman. We were fans and friends. Rita´s big heart and warm personality will be missed. You were her"person" Scott and you were hers. In life we are so lucky to find our "person".
With love and sympathy to her beloved Scott and family. It is a big loss for all of you.
Erma Gillis
Joseph Lucas
July 27, 2024
Saw her Merman show at Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. What a performance. Wish I had seen more of her work. Show was memorizing- she really was Ethel because of her own talents. No cheap imitation. RIP Rita
LB
February 25, 2024
Our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May cherished memories and earnest prayer bring comfort for family and friends at this time.
Psalm 22:19
RB
February 23, 2024
An amazing performer with an incredible voice, always a wonderful performance. Heartfelt condolences. to the McKenzie family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all at this very difficult time.
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Janelle Almendis
February 23, 2024
May God comfort your hearts. Accept my sincere condolences.
Elizabeth Bell
February 21, 2024
Rip Rita
Mary Beth and Alex Hager
February 21, 2024
God bless Rita, my dear friend since high school. I will miss not seeing you and Scott. Continue singing as only you can do! I will always hold all the wonderful memories near and dear to my heart. Alex will also miss the good times we had dining in New York and when you were in Atlantic City
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