Rita M Pernaselli

Rita M Pernaselli

Upcoming Events

Dec

31

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

White Haven Memorial Park

210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534

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Rita Pernaselli Obituary

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Rita M. Pernaselli

1934-2025

Predeceased by her husband, Alexander; daughter, Alissa; parents Batiste & Margaret Madalena; and within days her brother, Richard Madalena.

Their services will be held together on Wednesday December 31, 2025 at 10am at White Haven Memorial Park. Please gather at the cemetery gate at 9:50am to form a procession to the service location.

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

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4545 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612

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Upcoming Events

Dec

31

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

White Haven Memorial Park

210 Marsh Road, Pittsford, NY 14534

Send Flowers

Only 6 days left for delivery to next service.