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Lorrita Kass Obituary
Lorrita (Rita) Snyder Kass passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009, at home after a brief illness.
The youngest child of Saul and Sarah Snyder, she was born on June 7, 1915, in Flagler Hospital. A lifelong resident of St. Augustine, she graduated from Ketterlinus High School and graduated from Florida State College for Women in 1938.
Rita and husband Jerry were an inseparable team. While he was doing community service, she was in the home taking care of their children and being the background support for all of his activities. There was never I or me, he or she, but always us and ours.
Rita was a member of the Congregation Sons of Israel.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jerome (Jerry) G. Kass; son, Barry (Carol) Kass and daughter Robin Kass Burchfield (Rick), both of St. Augustine; grandchildren Joshua (Theresa) Kass, Jonathan Kass, Shayna (Chad) Kearney, Adam Burchfield and Sarah Burchfield; and two great-grandchildren, Quinn Kass and Casey Kearney.
Graveside funeral services will be held today at 4 p.m. at the Congregation Sons of Israel Cemetery on Evergreen Street.
Flowers are gratefully declined. Those wishing may make a contribution to Community Hospice Foundation, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257. Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lorrita Kass
September 29, 2009
So sorry about Rita she was a very special lady and a very good friend, she will be missed Jacqui
Phyllis
September 29, 2009
Dear Robin,
I remember your Mom as a wonderful lady. She was fun too, with her beautiful smile. I still have the back scratcher she gave me. My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayer's. A special hug to your Dad.
Mary Lynn Ford
September 28, 2009
Robin,
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I still remember the "cow patties" she sent to you at USF!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Susan Longo Cowperthwaite
September 27, 2009
To the Kass Family: So sorry to read of the death of Mrs. Kass. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Randy Brunson
September 23, 2009
My prayers are with you, you should be so very proud of Mrs Cass. She was and is an inspiration. I especialy enjoyed visting her at the Chambers mixers.
September 22, 2009
So sorry to read of the death of your mom. Please accept or sympathies.
Marty and Brianne
Robert Mathis
September 22, 2009
Mrs. Kass was a wnderful lady and we all will miss her.
Bill Kolar
September 21, 2009
Dear Kass Family,
Our sincerest condolences to you on the passing of your mother. We will miss her as our dear neighbor.
Steve Carswell
September 21, 2009
Jerry, Robin and Barry
I have enjoyed seeing Miss Rita over the years. From Kiwanis projects to when they use to "walk the mall" and lately just at a restaurant having breakfast in the morning.
Jerry and Rita have always been a couple and I can not imagine it any different.
Steve Carswell
September 21, 2009
Jerry, Barry and Robin,
I have always enjoyed seeing Mrs. Rita. Used to see her in the mall walking, lately it has been in restaurants in the morning. We will miss her.
Steve Carswell
September 21, 2009
Dear Jerry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly,
Audrey & Allan Freed
September 21, 2009
Sarah,
Always think of the wonderful times you were able to spend with your Grandmother and to share her with your friends. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Ms. Debbie
FR. RENE ROBERT
September 21, 2009
DEAR JERRY AND FAMILY,
MAY THE LORD COMFORT YOU AND YOURS. I WILL REMEMBER YOU AND RITA IN MY PRAYERS.
MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
former County Commissioner Jim Bryant and Frances (Erwin) Neelands
September 21, 2009
Our most sincere condolences to Jerry; to Rita and Jerry's family and all of hers and Jerry's many many friends in St. Augustine and our county.
Victoria Owens
September 21, 2009
Robin and Family,
May the joyous and bountiful memories you have be your comfort during this time. She will be missed by all.
Michael & Allison Cunningham
September 21, 2009
Robin and Family,
We are sorry for you loss. Please know are prayers are with you.
Connie Mista
September 21, 2009
No words are adequate enough to ease your pain. May your good memories and the support of family and friends help you through this time of reflection. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless your entire family.
Merlene Nelson-Thomas
September 21, 2009
Robin & Rick,
May the memories you cherish of your Mother comfort you always, for she experienced a long, full life with a very special, loving family.
Please know our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
With great sympathy,
Merlene & Danny Thomas
September 21, 2009
I,m sorry to hear about your loved one,I remember when they had a little grocery store where the Old Cheese Wheel is now ,she was always so nice to me when my mom would send me to get a few things she would help me with my list, Mr. Kass was really nice too.My prayers are with the family.
Linda Pacetti Newsome
Donna Pullium
September 21, 2009
Robin and Family,
My deepest condolences to you during this time of your loss. May God Bless you all.
September 21, 2009
Robin and Rick,
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May the good Lord be with you during this difficult time. Love and prayers. Barbara Howes Smith
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