Rita S Romano

Rita leaves her beloved family of two sons and three daughters: Peter of Boca Raton, Reene (Gerry) of Washington, D.C., Cathy (Tom) of Southington, CT, Beth (Shawn) of Newington, CT, and Paul (Leslie) of VA.

Rita also leaves fifteen grandchildren who loved her dearly, and who brought her such joy and made her heart beat into her 93rd year. They are Jason, Matt and Danny Romano; Jenny and Rachel Romano-Joseph; Colin and Brendan Missett; Scott and Krista Gangloff; and Caroline, Rowan, William, Andrew, Anna, and Faith Romano. She also leaves seven great-grandchildren: Carly, Emma, Mason, Madison, Jackson, Gage, and Aidan.

Rita was a founding member of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish in Boca Raton, active in raising funds for the new church in 1980. She was a Eucharistic Minister there for 12 years.

Rita’s family extends its deepest thanks to Willna Alexis, who cared lovingly for both Rita and Ralph for many years. The family will always remember Willna’s devotion and selflessness.

Rita lived simply and fully, hopefully and prayerfully. She worked hard in loving and serving those about her, and enjoyed this immensely. She tried to change injustices, and accepted the imperfection of our lives. If her prayer did not change things, it gave her the courage to speak truth to power.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made in Rita’s memory to the charity of one’s choosing.

Arrangements under the direction of Babione Funeral Home, Boca Raton, FL.