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Rita Mecca Obituary
Rita Mecca, 89, of Pocono Lake, formerly of Moosic, passed away Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.
Born in Pittston Township, she was the daughter of the late Santino and Maria Mancini Ferretti. She was a graduate of Pittston Township High School. Rita worked for many years at the Lackawanna County Courthouse in data processing.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and will be greatly missed.
Surviving are her husband of 68 years, Anthony Mecca; daughters: Roselle Ansilio (Tom), Pocono Lake; and Maria Gaon (Joseph Singer), Los Angeles; grandsons: Thomas Ansilio, Miami; Grant Gaon, Los Angeles; and Zachery Gaon, Los Angeles.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday, followed by a blessing service at Adonizio Funeral Home LLC, 251 William St., Pittston.
To leave a condolence, go to adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Kate Collins
January 25, 2025
Dear Uncle Tony, Roselle, Maria and families,
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Rita´s passing. I will always remember Aunt Rita as elegant and kind, and cherish all the memories we share of our extended family.
With sympathy and love,
Kate
Bob and Marge Ercoli
January 22, 2025
Aunt Rita will be missed What a wonderful life she had with her brother and sisters- husband of so many years- her daughters and grandkids, and all the family she leaves with great memories to remember good times! Even if you know what´s coming, you´re never prepared for how it feels! Love, Bob and Marge Ercoli and family´s
Linda Yantorn
January 22, 2025
Dear Mecca Family,
Grief can be so difficult, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your sweet Rita, today and always. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. She will always be in my heart. She was such a beautiful woman inside & out. Warmest regards and Condolences to you all. Love you,
Linda Yantorn
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