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Rita Sirilo Obituary

SIRILO Rita M. Rita M. (Muszynski) Sirilo, age 80, of Toledo, passed away Monday, June 8th, 2009, peacefully, as the longest survivor of ovarian cancer. She was born September 17th, 1928, to Theodore and Thersa (Szymanski) Muszynski in Toledo. By her example, Rita taught the world how to live a joyful and loving life with a chronic and debilitating illness while still giving to others as a teacher, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Rita will be missed by many, especially her loving husband of 61 years, Ernest S. Sirilo; daughter, Sandy; son-in-law, Rick; grandchildren, Evan, Eric and Ellery; sisters, Christine Bugaj and Barbara Steenrod and several beloved nieces and nephews and Jacob Steenrod her special nephew. Rita was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Theresa (Szymanski) Muszynski and her brothers, Eugene; Ernie and Florian. Rita's family rests in the knowledge that she has met them again in Heaven. The Sirilo family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Northwest Ohio and the nurses at The Toledo Hospital Outpatient Oncology for all their loving care and support. A special thank you to Dr. Phibbs and his staff for their specialized care, direction and friendship over the last 30 years. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, 30,000 E. River Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 and National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, 6906 Morningdew Dr. Maumee, OH 43537. To leave a special message for the Rita's family please visit www.NewcomerToledo.com

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Published by The Blade on Jun. 9, 2009.

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Colleen Cook

July 6, 2009

Sandy I am so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. I just found out from Pam Miller as she sent me a sympathy for my mom. I think mothers are the rock of a family and we will both miss our moms dearly.
Colleen (Cassidy) Cook

Janice(Virag)&Dave Altenbach

June 19, 2009

Uncle Ernie and Sandy,
We were so sorry to hear of Aunt Rita's passing. She was a wonderful person. I know she will be truly missed, but she'll also be in very good hands. Our family that has gone before her, will welcome her with open arms. You can rest assured about that. Your in our thoughts and prayers.

Pam (Miller) Shiner

June 15, 2009

Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. Mom's are very hard to lose. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ungrund

June 11, 2009

To Sandy and family, I send my sympathy to all of you in your loss. She was always very sweet and thoughtful when I visited with her at family events in Cincinnati. She was always very thoughtful and caring. May you find peace in your memories.

Darlene Horosewski

June 10, 2009

Uncle Ernie

Just wanted to send my heartfelt sorrow to you and your family in the passing of Aunt Rita. My mother (Your Sister Liz) is very saddened by your loss and sends her love to you.

Karen Pastura

June 9, 2009

Sandy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your time spent at home these last few weeks will mean so much to you and your dad in time to come. Your mother was a courages women. What an inspiration to others! All you need to do now is love dad.You are a special daughter and a special friend. You will be in my thoughts always.

June 9, 2009

Uncle Ernie
Was sorry to hear of Aunt Rita's passing, to you and all the family, our thoughts are with you.
Arlene & Charlie
Leininger

Sue (Vargo) Williams

June 9, 2009

Rita was the sweetest person. Sandy and Mr. Sirilo, I am very sorry for your loss. She's smiling still and will always be in your heart.

Terri Shadix-West

June 9, 2009

I was a cosmetology student of Mrs.Sirilo's.She was a very special person. We of course as teenagers gave her some hard times, but had alot of fun and wonderful times in her class/lab also. I have thought of her often and her beautiful smile. My thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this difficult time.

marty higbee

June 9, 2009

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you

Mary Ann Adams

June 9, 2009

I have lived across the street from Rita for the last 13 yrs. and found her to be a wonderful person, I will miss seeing her stroll past the house on her evening walk. May God continue to bless Ernie and keep her remaining family in His care.

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