Rita Schuster

Rita Schuster died peacefully at Exeter Hospital on July 16th, 2024, after a brief illness. Rita was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born on February 6th, 1931 in New York City. She graduated from High School and attended a 2-year college in the Bronx, NY. She worked as a radiology practice receptionist.
Rita met her late husband Jack at Fu Manchu, a Chinese restaurant in New York. She was married on May 21st, 1955. She raised 2 boys, Neal and Douglas. Rita led an active life in addition to being a homemaker. She was President of the local Bnei Brith Chapter in Rockland County, NY. She sang in the choir of Temple Beth El in Spring Valley, NY. She enjoyed playing the piano, bowling, and Mahjong. She was a wonderful and caring mother to her kids. Later in life Rita enjoyed golf with her family and eating out spending summers on Cape Cod and Winters in Florida. She loved spending time with her family, including Grandkids.
Rita is survived by her son Neal and his wife Mei of Middleton MA, daughter-in-law. Christine and her children, Kimberly and Kaitlin of Sudbury, MA. She was predeceased by her son Douglas and husband Jack.
Memorial Service is at Beit Olam east in Wayland MA on Friday July 19th at 10:30 AM. A private reception for the family will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Cape Cod Synagogue in Hyannis, MA or Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH.