Rita Emery

Rita Emery obituary, Fairfield, CT

Rita Emery

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Rita Emery Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Abraham L. Green & Son Funeral Home on Nov. 26, 2025.

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Rita Belle Emery, 98, of Boca Raton FL, wife of the late William Emery, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Broward Health in Coral Springs, FL. Rita was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 8, 1927, daughter of the late Alfred Silverstein and Shirley Friedman.
Rita obtained a bachelor's degree prior to becoming a homemaker after marrying her husband, William.
Rita is survived by her two loving sons, David (Elaine Olmer) of Milford, CT and Robert (Elizabeth), her cherished grandchildren Ashley Kurzweil (Matthew) and William, and her adored niece Karin Kaplan and nephew Richard Kaplan. Rita was predeceased by her dear sister Ethel Blossom Kaplan.
A graveside service will be held Monday December 1, 2025 at 11:00 AM at Rodeph Sholom Memorial Park in Fairfield, CT. Shiva will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Congregation B'nai Jacob, Woodbridge, CT.
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Graveside service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rodeph Sholom Memorial Park

183 Kings Highway East, Fairfield, CT 06825