Rita Porcelli Obituary
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Rita was retired from her position as Administrative Assistant to the Director of the New Rochelle Public Library. She was long time parishioner at the Holy Name of Jesus Church in New Rochelle.
Rita was a proud member of the New Rochelle Garden Club. She traveled extensively including visiting the capitol buildings of all 50 states as well as countless countries on 6 continents.
Rita was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Saverio (Sam) Porcelli. She is survived by her children, Susan Porcelli of New Rochelle, NY, Ellen (John) D'Amato of Fairfield, CT and Robert (Chris Chronis) Porcelli of Plymouth, MA.
Visitation
Thursday October 2nd | 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, Inc.
16 Shea Place, New Rochelle, NY 10805
Funeral Mass
Thursday October 2nd | 11 AM
Holy Name of Jesus Church
70 Petersville Rd, New Rochelle, NY 10801
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's memory to the Sisters of Charity of New York. By mail Sisters of Charity of New York LeGras Hall 6301 Riverdale Ave Bronx, NY 10801 Or on their website www.scny.org To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Rita, please visit our Tree Store.
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