I miss you my friend. Seems like an eternity since we’ve spoken. I know you’re the brightest star up there. Shine bright Ree. See you when I get there.

Happy Heavenly Birthday Ree… I miss and love you bunches. Life isn’t the same since you’ve been gone.. I hope you are happy and healthy in heaven.. I know you are celebrating with our family and friends who crossed over before you..  looking forward to seeing you again some day..  ❤️🎈🎂🎈🎉🍾💐

I miss you Ree.. life’s not the same without you here! 😢
Love you..

Miss you so much Rita....you gave us so much laughter! Ei

A year has passed without you.  Miss you terribly.  Now…can’t believe you left me here!! Lol. That was not our life plan.  You’re going to it hear from me the day my life is over here on earth.  Love you & I know in my heart you’ll be there too greet me when my day comes.  Until then, you’ll be in my heart ❤️ 

My Dear Rita,
I'll always remember the first day of school at St. Monica's, I was hysterically crying because I didn't want to be there and Rita came over to me to make me feel better - then she gave me her brand new Flintstone"s pencil case!  That's Rita!  Kind, funny, protective Rita!  She was one of a kind and I will miss her always and forever.  Rest In Peace Rita....xoxoxo Eileen


Rita I cannot remember when you were not in my life.   
From 81st Street, 75th Street, to St. Monica's, Carl Schurz, to York Avenue to Long Beach. 
You were one of the MOST insightful friend that I ever MET. 
I could talk, cry and laugh with All in one conversation.   Whenever I left you; I would ALWAYS feel connected, loved, understood, better and would be chuckling as I walked away.

I HOPE you KNOW how YOU IMPACTED MY LIFE. YES RITA...YOU...YOU
LOVE YOU FOREVER and MY Life Will Not BE the SAME WITHOUT YOU...LOVE & HUGS..HUGS KELLI

Rita, I will forever remember the laughs we shared over you reminding me of how much of a terror I was as a child. Your laugh was contagious and that smile was golden. I will also always remember you and Mom letting me crash your wine nights at the nail salon. You will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts. Sending my deepest condolences to Mike and your family. <3 

My sweet Rita Bonita, we came into each other's lives after you and Mike trusted me to care for your sweet Maddy girl and then a genuine friendship developed, one that I will never forget and ALWAYS cherish!!

We had SO many laughs, sincere talks and MORE laughs after that! You and Mike always  Made me feel welcomed and had the best Hallmark Christmas with Madison right by our side lol!🎄🐾❤ It saddens me that I won't have you in my life and will miss you SO much Rita, my heart is heavy without you here, but I will keep you close to it always my friend. 😔🙏❤

Rest easy now with no more pain and I'll always be your Chim Chimmeny, I love you with all my heart,

Kimmy xoxoxox💔

Rita, I meet you through my sister Heidi but we became friends instantly. You always enjoyed hanging out with all of us and especially loved when Haley was putting people in their place at 5 years old and Caroline being an angel(as you always called her). I will forever miss our margaritas together and our Friday night dates to the nail salon making a scene until Sue Sue throw us out! Oh the good times… My heart aches that you left us way to soon💔. I pray you are in a better place looking down on us 🙏🏻 Thank you for your friendship you will be so missed,RIP! 
Sending condolences, love and hugs to her husband Mike Bartlett and Family 

Too many memories to share, I would be here all day. I just want to say how heart broken I am that you  are no longer here .  My best friend in life.  50 plus years..🥲💕.  Life was easier with you by my side, making me laugh .  I’ll miss calling you, complaining about everything & you telling me “Ta, get over it”.   Lol. I love you my dear friend.  It hurts not having you here.  Xoxo 

OBITUARY

Rita Busardo-Bartlett

25 May, 1960 – 11 June, 2021

Chas. Peter Nagel Funeral Directors

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