Born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Joseph and Katherine Shapiro (nee Terry), sister of Fred Shapiro and sister-in-law of Bonnie Lee Shapiro.
Rita was a graduate of The University of Miami, where she majored in History. She moved from New York City in 1985 and became an outstanding Palm Beach County Realtor. Rita had an overwhelming love for people and animals, especially her 6 precious little dogs, Oscar, Barney, Dunkin, Lu Lu, Sophia & Skylar.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to The Pet Cottage of Jupiter Florida,
who now cares for her beloved Sophia and Skylar. They can be reached at www.ThePetCottage.org or call 561-818-5025.
Rita's burial will be held at West Lawn Cemetery in Norridge, IL.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howard-quattlebaum.com for the Shapiro family.