March 19, 2017
March 19, 2017
Rita was my neighbor. She had a lot of spunk, a fine sense of humor and a kind and loving heart. I value the time I had with her, and am fortunate to have had her in my life.
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Rita Howard, 71 years old, born on September 13, 1945, and passed away on February 17, 2017. We will remember her forever.
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February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
RITA BERNADETTE CUNNINGHAM SERRAVALLI- HOWARD
b. Sept. 13, 1945- d. Feb. 17, 2017
San Francisco, CA ---- Rita Bernadette Cunningham Serravalli-Howard passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was 71.
She was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, to Daniel and Florence Cunningham on Sept. 13, 1945. She was pre-deceased by her parents and first husband, Frank Serravalli Sr. of San Francisco. She is survived by her second husband of 40 years, M.P.R. Howard of Massachusetts and San Francisco; two sons, Frank Serravalli Jr. of San Francisco, and Arthur-Daniel Girardo Howard of Florida; three nieces, Patricia Nagle, Maureen Doll and Fran Donohue, and lifelong friend Richard Votz of Long Island; partner of Patrick, Brandi Zarbok of Colorado; and several grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a third son, Patrick-Kelly Sean Howard of Colorado and San Francisco, in 2006; two brothers, Daniel Cunningham of Florida and Tommy of Brooklyn, and a sister, Florence Doll, of Long Island.
Rita loved her New York Yankees and Elvis. In spite of being hearing-impaired, Rita retired from the University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus, after 20 years, where she had many friends who cared for her.
Services are pending. Please return to this page for updates. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rita B. Howard Memorial Fund, at Bank of the West, 2812 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110.
Her family welcomes your comments and memories.
b. Sept. 13, 1945- d. Feb. 17, 2017
San Francisco, CA ---- Rita Bernadette Cunningham Serravalli-Howard passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was 71.
She was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, to Daniel and Florence Cunningham on Sept. 13, 1945. She was pre-deceased by her parents and first husband, Frank Serravalli Sr. of San Francisco. She is survived by her second husband of 40 years, M.P.R. Howard of Massachusetts and San Francisco; two sons, Frank Serravalli Jr. of San Francisco, and Arthur-Daniel Girardo Howard of Florida; three nieces, Patricia Nagle, Maureen Doll and Fran Donohue, and lifelong friend Richard Votz of Long Island; partner of Patrick, Brandi Zarbok of Colorado; and several grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a third son, Patrick-Kelly Sean Howard of Colorado and San Francisco, in 2006; two brothers, Daniel Cunningham of Florida and Tommy of Brooklyn, and a sister, Florence Doll, of Long Island.
Rita loved her New York Yankees and Elvis. In spite of being hearing-impaired, Rita retired from the University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus, after 20 years, where she had many friends who cared for her.
Services are pending. Please return to this page for updates. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rita B. Howard Memorial Fund, at Bank of the West, 2812 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110.
Her family welcomes your comments and memories.
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March 19, 2017
March 19, 2017
Rita was my neighbor. She had a lot of spunk, a fine sense of humor and a kind and loving heart. I value the time I had with her, and am fortunate to have had her in my life.
February 27, 2017
February 27, 2017
RITA BERNADETTE CUNNINGHAM SERRAVALLI- HOWARD
b. Sept. 13, 1945- d. Feb. 17, 2017
San Francisco, CA ---- Rita Bernadette Cunningham Serravalli-Howard passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was 71.
She was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, to Daniel and Florence Cunningham on Sept. 13, 1945. She was pre-deceased by her parents and first husband, Frank Serravalli Sr. of San Francisco. She is survived by her second husband of 40 years, M.P.R. Howard of Massachusetts and San Francisco; two sons, Frank Serravalli Jr. of San Francisco, and Arthur-Daniel Girardo Howard of Florida; three nieces, Patricia Nagle, Maureen Doll and Fran Donohue, and lifelong friend Richard Votz of Long Island; partner of Patrick, Brandi Zarbok of Colorado; and several grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a third son, Patrick-Kelly Sean Howard of Colorado and San Francisco, in 2006; two brothers, Daniel Cunningham of Florida and Tommy of Brooklyn, and a sister, Florence Doll, of Long Island.
Rita loved her New York Yankees and Elvis. In spite of being hearing-impaired, Rita retired from the University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus, after 20 years, where she had many friends who cared for her.
Services are pending. Please return to this page for updates. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rita B. Howard Memorial Fund, at Bank of the West, 2812 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110.
Her family welcomes your comments and memories.
b. Sept. 13, 1945- d. Feb. 17, 2017
San Francisco, CA ---- Rita Bernadette Cunningham Serravalli-Howard passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2017, after a lengthy illness. She was 71.
She was born in Hell's Kitchen, New York, to Daniel and Florence Cunningham on Sept. 13, 1945. She was pre-deceased by her parents and first husband, Frank Serravalli Sr. of San Francisco. She is survived by her second husband of 40 years, M.P.R. Howard of Massachusetts and San Francisco; two sons, Frank Serravalli Jr. of San Francisco, and Arthur-Daniel Girardo Howard of Florida; three nieces, Patricia Nagle, Maureen Doll and Fran Donohue, and lifelong friend Richard Votz of Long Island; partner of Patrick, Brandi Zarbok of Colorado; and several grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a third son, Patrick-Kelly Sean Howard of Colorado and San Francisco, in 2006; two brothers, Daniel Cunningham of Florida and Tommy of Brooklyn, and a sister, Florence Doll, of Long Island.
Rita loved her New York Yankees and Elvis. In spite of being hearing-impaired, Rita retired from the University of California, San Francisco, Parnassus, after 20 years, where she had many friends who cared for her.
Services are pending. Please return to this page for updates. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rita B. Howard Memorial Fund, at Bank of the West, 2812 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94110.
Her family welcomes your comments and memories.
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