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Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 14, 2025.

Rita Angelica (Orio) Paolino

Rita is survived by her husband Armando P. Paolino Jr, the love of her life, for 66 years! She also leaves her three beloved children: Armando (Anne) Paolino III, Middlebury, CT, Paul (Cindy) Paolino, Waterbury, CT, and Christine Paolino (Stephen) Bailey, Mokena, IL; her brother-in-law Robert Paolino, Southington, CT, and her sister-in-law Theresa Paolino, Waterbury, CT; grandchildren: Armando Paolino IV, Charleston, SC, Gabriella Paolino, San Diego, CA, Nicolas Bailey, Mokena, IL; special extended family in her life Jennifer and Thor III Solberg and their sons, Thor IV and Walker, Branchberg, NJ; nieces and nephews William (Lisa) Accousti Jr., Waterbury, CT, Audra Paolino (John) Dyckman of Prospect, CT, David Paolino Jr., Torrington, CT, John (Sumaia) Paolino Bristol, CT, Jerad (Tanya) Paolino, Southington, CT as well as numerous grand nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family and many friends and acquaintances from Waterbury, CT and The Villages, FL. Special note are her very sweet and dedicated friends and neighbors Collette Goulet, Denis Gauthier, and Mike Hack of The Villages. She was pre-deceased by her sister and brother-in-law Marie Orio (William) Accousti, her sister-in-law Carolee (Robert) Paolino, and her brother-in-law David (Theresa) Paolino.

Rita had just celebrated her 91st Birthday with her husband, family, and Villages' friends. She was born in New Haven, CT to Daniel "Danny" Secondo Orio and Christine "Trixie" Orio (Coppola) September 26th, 1934.

The family wishes to thank the ICU staff at Ocala Regional Medical Center and Gentiva Hospice for their care and comfort during her final weeks. The family suggests donations in her memory be made to the American Cancer Society. Funeral arrangements will be held later at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted with BALDWIN BROTHERS Funeral & Cremation Society-Spanish Springs, The Villages FL. Sentiments are encouraged at www.baldwincremation.com. https://baldwincremation.com/obituaries/rita-paolino/

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