Rita Theresa D'Andrea

Rita Theresa (DeVincenzo) D'Andrea of Valhalla, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born in San Bartolomeo in Galdo, Italy on January 27,1945 to Pasqualina (Colatruglio) and Giovanni DeVincenzo, joining a large family as one of eight siblings, that would be the foundation of her life.

At 6 years of age, she lost her father. Her mother, the matriarch of the family, led with courage, determination, and strength. After several challenging years in Italy, the family came to the U.S. on board the Conte Biancamano in 1954, settling in the Bronx with the support of extended family. She was privileged to attend school after arriving in the U.S., graduating from Roosevelt High School prior to starting employment at Mazza & Louis Bartolomew at 30 Rockefeller.

Through the extended San Bartolomeo community living in the Bronx, she was fortunate to meet and fall in love with the man she would spend her life with, Bartolomeo D'Andrea. They married in 1970 and welcomed 4 children together that were her world: Dolores (Giuseppe) Rotolo, Joanne (John) Piazza, Linda (Dominick) Zinna, and Donato (Ashlie Levis) D'Andrea. In 1976, the growing family settled in Valhalla, NY where she happily resided until her death. While raising her family, she was an active member of the school, church, and community and spent over 20 years working for New York State Mental Health Services.

Rita was known for her unwavering kindness and generosity. She had the gift of making everyone feel welcomed and accepted in her presence. Food was her love language, and her joy was most obvious when she was feeding strangers, acquaintances, friends, and especially her family.

Rita is survived by her husband and children as well as 10 grandchildren who adored their nonna: Giuliana, Joseph, Marco, and Luca Piazza, Salvatore and Benjamin Rotolo, Emma and Elliana D'Andrea, and Micaela and Daniela Zinna.

Despite health struggles in recent years, she continued to live her life to the fullest with a strength that left many in awe. We are forever grateful to call her wife, mom, and nonna. Our shared memories will forever be in our hearts.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (www.themmrf.org).