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RITA JAKEWAY Obituary

JAKEWAY--Rita, of Eastchester on November 30, 2012. Beloved wife of Philip E. Jakeway, Jr. Loving mother of Kathleen J. (Dan) Heist, Laureen M. Jakeway, Philip E. (Denise) Jakeway, III, Kevin W. Jakeway, Rita J. Bigelow and Brian M. Jakeway. Devoted grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of two. Sister of William F. Zentler, Jr. and the late Pauline Zentler. Calling hours at the Fred H. McGrath and Son Funeral Home Bronxville, between the hours of 2 to 4 and 7 to 9pm Monday. Mass of Christian Burial, Immaculate Conception Church, Tuckahoe on Tuesday, December 4 at 10:30am. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Solving the Mystery of Autism Foundation, 17 Forbes Blvd. Eastchester, NY 10709, or to Immaculate Conception Church, 41 Winterhill Road, Tuckahoe, NY 10707.

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Published by New York Times on Dec. 3, 2012.

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Brian Sherwin

January 1, 2013

North Lodge has lost one of its greatest ladies. She will always be in my view when I look out across the beach to the shoreline.

December 29, 2012

Dear Phil and family,

So sorry to hear about the passing of
your mom. She was a gracious lady who
will be very much missed by friends and
family. We will keep her and you in our
prayers.

Edna and Jim Heaphy

joan shlora whipple

December 10, 2012

I can remember my mother always talking about her college roommate, rita 'beauty and brains". Such a beautiful woman inside and out . our hearts break for your loss. may all your fond memories keep her alive until you meet again.

December 5, 2012

Dear Rita and Jakeway family, Our hears go out to you on the loss of your dear mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. -- Beth Horowitz & Pat Munson

December 4, 2012

Phil and family,
Our deepest sympathies to your whole family. Rita, a fellow Rosemonster, was such a dear and lovely lady. I will always remember seeing Rita and Phil in their cabana on the beach at Lago Mar North Lodge. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cathey and Ed Lozick

December 3, 2012

A broken and contrite heart, the Lord will not despise.
Psalm 51:17

Meghan and Anthony Cancelliere

December 3, 2012

Phil, Sarah, & the entire Jakeway Family,
We are sorry for the loss of your Grandmother/Mother. You will be in our prayers!

Tom & Gail Collins

December 2, 2012

We will always have fond memories of our days on the beach in Seaside Park. You will be missed.

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