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Rita Glastris Obituary
Glastris, Rita
(nee Allen) Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on June 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John Glastris, dearest mother of Lee (Peggy) Taylor, and grandmother of Kimberly (Matthew) Limoli and Emily (Patrick) Hurrle, and great-grandmother of Andrew, Vivienne, and James. Loving sister of the late Duff, Robert, Rev. Richard O.S.A., and Patricia Dean.
Rita will always be remembered as a talented, 'multi-million dollar' real estate agent, author of a widely read weekly real estate column in the Suburban Journal newspaper, and a lady who liked to dress in brightly colored designer clothes (especially St. John's Outfits). She was best known for her strong will and her signature 'hug' greeting. She was a proud member of Alcoholic Anonymous for over 40 years. In the last years of her life, Rita battled dementia and passed away peacefully.
Services: Visitation Thursday June 25th 9 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass beginning at 10 a.m. at Incarnate Word Church, 13416 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Greater Missouri Chapter or Alcohol Anonymous – St. Louis / Character Defects. www.boppchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Rita Glastris
Lisa Ball
June 17, 2025
I think of Rita all the time! She was the best next-door neighbor ever.
I have her laughing, zebra statues to remember her always!
Lee, I hope you and your family are doing well!
Barbara J. Prier Monks
March 7, 2024
Rita was my cousin. Barbara J. Prier Monks
Joseph Wilson
October 5, 2020
Rest in peace, Aunt Rita. You were the best
Michelle Rowe
July 8, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear about Rita's passing. I met Rita when I was the Administrative Coordinator at VOYCE and Rita was a volunteer Ombudsman. Rita was truly wonderful and kind and a friend to everyone she met! I remember her hugs very fondly. RIP Rita.
Barb kendrick
June 30, 2020
Rita was the 1st person to greet & welcome us to Westbury Manor, and loved her beautiful smile at 7:15mass. God Bless her Soul. Love Larry & Barb Kendrick
Lisa Ball
June 25, 2020
Rita was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She always greeted us with a
smile and kind, happy words.
Rita always asked after our family and loved to look at all of my travel pictures! When our girls came to town, she insisted on having them over.
When we were out of town, she would watch over our house for us.
We will miss her dearly!
Mary C Vogel
June 24, 2020
She was a great friend to my mom and will be sadly missed. Rita was always cheery and had a great smile. She will be sadly missed. The Vogels (McClurken)
Judy Hunt
June 23, 2020
A very caring, warm classy lady loved by all. She always had a beautiful smile on her face. She brought joy wherever she went and will be truly missed by all that were fortunate to know her. God Bless and keep her for always.
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