Rita Anna Marino

In a good life, full of love, death will always arrive too soon. Rita's sense of humor was second to none and she was as compassionate as she was funny. Rita represented the good that we all need everyday in our lives. She was one of the select few who could actually rise to meet challenges with a smile. Forever remembered for her zest of life. Some of Rita's greatest joys involved her love of food, travel, the colour red, music, her cat Zooey, her family and spending time with her tribe "friends". Beauty of the simple human heart...this was Rita.

Rita was predeceased by Bruno Marino (Father), Caterina Marino (Mother) and Vince Marino (Brother). She is survived by her sister Connie Barillari and husband Angelo Barillari, nephew Bruno Barillari and niece Andrea Marino. Will be sadly missed by aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Kensington Hospice for their care and compassion on Rita's final journey. Dr. Graham who made it possible for Rita to be taken care of at Kensington Hospital. Along with from the Princess Margaret Hospital team 18th floor : Dr. Millar, Dr. Mason, Dr. Van der Meulen,and nurse Maureen Daniels.

Family and friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (1 block east of Dufferin St.) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 4-8pm. PLEASE NOTE: All restrictions have been lifted and masks are no longer mandatory to attend visitation and funeral services, however, if you feel more comfortable wearing a mask, please feel free to do so.

The Funeral Mass will be on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 9:30am at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 72 Mansfield Ave. (on the corner of Grace St. and Mansfield Ave.) PLEASE NOTE: On the morning of the Funeral Mass, please make your way directly to the church, arriving about 15 minutes prior to the service in order to find parking on the side streets. This will allow the family some private time prior to the service.

The Entombment Service will take place following the Funeral Mass at Prospect Cemetery, 1450 St. Clair Ave. W.

In Lieu of flowers, the family would like donations in Memory of Rita Marino made to

Princess Margaret Hospital, Kensington Hospice, & Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada. In order for the family to know that you have made a donation, please request a card be mailed to the family, c\o Jerrett Funeral Home, 1141 St. Clair Ave. W., Toronto, ON M6E 1B1.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.jerrettfuneralhome.ca for the Marino family.