Rita Della Penna
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Born April 10, 1927 in Casalbordino, Italy, passed peacefully on Feb. 11, 2021 into the presence of our Lord. Rita came to the United States at 10 through Ellis Island.
Rita was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ottavio and her brother, Nicholas. Rita is survived by her son Michael (Ellna), grandchildren, Michael Jr. and Joseph; and her son Christopher (Carole), and grandchildren, Andrea, Gabriel, and Lillie; 7 great-grandchildren; and sister, Amelia Tomaselli. Her many extended family and friends will cherish her memory.
A visitation will be held 2-3:30pm Sat, Feb 20 at Garden Sanctuary Funeral Home, with a funeral service at 3:30pm. Flowers may be sent to the funeral home. Donations may be made in memory of Rita to the Alzheimer's Foundation.