Rita Dantas Obituary
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She was born in Sao Vicente, Cape Verde on November 16, 1933, to Ida and Jorge Barbosa. Rita spent her early years in Cape Verde before marrying Frank and moving to the United States. Rita and Frank were active in the Cape Verdean community, with Frank serving for several years as the President of the Ideal Club of East Bridgewater.
Rita worked in the textile industry before retiring. She loved to crochet, sew, and prepare amazing meals for those she loved. Being around friends and family brought a special joy to Rita. Her and her husband shared a love of music and dancing.
Rita is predeceased by her husband Frank Dantas, and her brothers Jorge Pedro Barbosa and Jorge Eduardo Barbosa.
Rita is survived by her sisters Maria Machadinho and her husband Joao of Rockland and Zilda Estrela of Cape Verde. She leaves behind her nephew Michael Machadinho of Upton, MA with whom she shared a special bond. Rita is also survived by a large group of family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Family and friends are invited to attend Rita's visiting hours on November 4th from 4:00-7:00 PM at the Blanchard Funeral Chapel, Plymouth Street (Rte. 58 @ the rotary) Whitman. A funeral Mass will be held on November 5th at 9:00 AM at the Holy Family Church, 403 Union Street, Rockland. A burial will follow at Holy Family Cemetery, 92 Centre Avenue, Rockland. After the services everyone will be invited back to the Ideal Club of East Bridgewater at 11:30 AM.
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Deanna Dantas
Yesterday
I'm going to miss my aunt Rita.I love her.We used to talk on the phone once a week. Now she is wit my uncle Frank.My uncle Frank and my dad was brothers going to miss Rita a lot.Love you Lita, miss you now you will be with uncle Frank. We going to miss you. Love you aunt rita
Deanna. Dantas
Yesterday
Rita with my aunt.
My uncle frand my father was brothers. I used to talk to Rita once a week. I'm going to miss her. I love her. She wasn't just my aunt, she was my godmother. We used to talk a lot on the phone about my uncle frank, and we used to talk about my dad. I'm going to miss her. I know she's in a better place now. She's with my uncle. I can't come to the funeral because I'm stuck in Florida but I will love to send flowers. It's so sad going going to miss you Rita.
I love you.
Deanna. Dasten
Yesterday
My aunt Rita was very special to me. I love her. And I'm going to miss her. We used to talk on the phone every week I called her. She's with my uncle Frank. Now I'm in Florida. I wish I can go to the funeral. I love Rita. She was my godmother too. And to operate besides being my aunt. We're going to miss her a lot now.She's with my uncle frank
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Chuncha Amador
October 30, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family. Rita was a very classy and pleasant to all that had the pleasure of knowing her.
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