Rita M. Dowzicky

Rita M. Dowzicky obituary, Chalfont, PA

Rita M. Dowzicky

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St Joseph Roman Catholic Church

1795 Columbia Ave, Warrington, PA 18976

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Rita Dowzicky Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by James R Baskwill Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 2, 2026.
Rita M. Dowzicky, a former 56-year resident of Hatboro, died peacefully, January 31, 2026 in Peter Becker Community, she was 92. She was the loving wife of William "Bill" Dowzicky, with whom she had shared 69 years of marriage.

Born and raised in Hammonton, NJ she was once voted Blueberry Queen. Rita worked as a nurse at Abington Hospital for 26 years. She and her husband were long time members of St Joseph Catholic Church. She loved to travel with her beloved husband Bill and most enjoyed spending time with family.

She is survived in addition to her husband, by her three sons, Bill (Angena), Stephen (Vicki) and Michael (Robin); 8 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and her sister Lucy Ficetola. She was pre-deceased by her daughter MaryAnn.

Her family will receive relatives and friends from 10 to 11 am, Friday, February 6, 2026 in St Joseph Catholic Church, 1795 Columbia Ave, Warrington, PA 18976, where her mass will be celebrated at 11 am. Interment will follow in St John Neumann Cemetery.

Memorial Donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org/donate

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

James R Baskwill Funeral Home, Inc.

20 W. Montgomery Ave (half block west of York Rd), Hatboro, PA 19040-0537

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Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Roman Catholic Church

1795 Columbia Ave, Warrington, PA 18976

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Feb

6

Service

11:00 a.m.

St Joseph Roman Catholic Church

1795 Columbia Ave, Warrington, PA 18976

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