Rita Elizabeth (Modugno) Rega

Rita was born on February 19, 1945, the daughter of the late Edmond and Esther (DeVito) Modugno, in the Bronx, New York. She attended Walton High School, married her husband of 55 years, Patrick F. Rega, who predeceased her. She and her husband moved to New Jersey and started their family. Twins, Patrick F. Rega Jr. and Dawn Marie Rega (Hernandez), were born there. After 5 years in New Jersey, Patrick moved his family to California were Rita was employed by Wells Fargo Bank.

Rita loved to read and enjoyed her dogs; many that her husband rescued. She liked spending time with friends playing Bunko. The light of her life were her 5 grandchildren: Andrew, Brooke, Matthew, Bradley, and Katie. When her health allowed, she liked to return to New York to visit family and friends.

Rita is survived by her children, Dawn and Patrick; their spouses Greg and Kasey; five grandchildren, Andrew, Brooke, Matthew, Bradley, and Katie; along with her grandson-in-law Dylan Cox; two sisters: Lee and Carmela along with her brothers-in-laws Paris Vacalopoulos and Al Rega and Sister-in-law Patricia Modugno as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A sister Theresa, brother Edmond and brother-in-law Charlie Rodriguez preceded her death

The family wishes to thank the staff of Lillian Joaquin CCFFH, Bristol Hospice, and Makiki Valley Care Home for the loving care they provided Rita.

A celebration of life will be held at convenience of the family.