Beloved wife of late Earl W. Clifford for 69 years. Dear mother of Mark (Cindi) and the late Timothy (Susan Jordan). Grandmother of Collin (Rachel), Benjamin and Keelan, Great Grandmother to Logan, Hailey and Lexi. She was born and raised in Buffalo along with 8 siblings. She was a graduate of Riverside High School, The Edward J. Meyer School of Nursing as well as the University of Buffalo where she obtained her lifelong dream of becoming a Registered Nurse. She began her nursing career as a pediatric nurse which was followed by her favorite position of becoming a school nurse. Along with her husband, they built a home in Getzville NY when it was farmland in 1953 and where they resided until 2020. They enjoyed raising their family here as well as travelling the world including England, France, Italy, Ireland, Scotland and the far reaches of the United States. She also enjoyed living at Canterbury Woods where she was quite comfortable. A private service has been held. Donations in Rita’s memory can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org. Online condolences may be offered at
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