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February 21
February 21
I miss you every day. My favorite thing to hear you say… I love you more ! Today I did a test. Chocolate bars competing. I had to get 3. Anthony Thomas caramel, peanut butter, and an almond . It took several bites of each to really make my mind up, but the Almond won!!! 
February 21
February 21
I miss you Rita   Thinking of you today and every day ❤️
September 9, 2023
September 9, 2023
We toasted your 90th birthday over a glass of Barolo and delicious meal ---and lets not forget a very good piece of chocolate cake! I love you and i miss you very much
September 5, 2023
September 5, 2023
Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. Your encouragement during my struggles. Your endless love and zest for life will always be with me. I love and miss you!!
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
Anne, Mike, and Vince,

I adored your mom! So happy that I found your site so I could see all the wonderful pictures. Rita was larger than life. I suspect her comic genius and gift for mugging contributed to my eventual career choice of acting. I can still hear her mellifluous voice and her laugh. So sorry for your loss, though I know she lives on in all of us--in all of those she touched.

Warmest regards,

Tim
September 5, 2022
September 5, 2022
Happy Birthday Rita! I am thinking of you today and every day! For dinner tonight, i will make the same Indian dinner we had for mother's day back in Florham Park. The one you loved so much.
love you - Mimi
October 9, 2021
October 9, 2021
Today is the day that My family is saying their final good bye to the most amazing woman I have ever known. God blessed our lives with a woman true to heart. Her ability to love from the depth of her soul is imprinted in our hearts forever. Her eyes told an amazing story and I wish we had more time. I am
Praying and sending love to all. Miss you mama
October 6, 2021
October 6, 2021
Sending lots of love, hugs, and prayers from Minnesota to all of the D'Angelos.
September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021
For those who may be in the area, our family invites you to a Memorial Service for Rita on Saturday, October 9, 2021.

A 10:00 a.m. funeral mass at Our Lady of the Lake, 294 Newton-Sparta Rd. Sparta, New Jersey followed by a repast at The Boardwalk Club, 21 Boardwalk, Sparta, New Jersey
September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021
Here's to the memory of Rita! I feel like I knew her through stories told by Anne and the great love shared between them and among the whole family. What a gift of grace in this world. May the angels light those birthday candles and sing! It is a day of thanks for a life so well lived with a generous heart, wit, and joy. Blessings to family and friends remembering Rita today.
September 5, 2021
September 5, 2021
Happy birthday Rita!!!!
I am having a nice slice of chocolate cake today in your memory. I’m sure you would approve the indulgence.
Much love
June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
You posted some very precious pictures.
March 15, 2021
March 15, 2021
I always enjoyed Aunt Rita. As a child it was so special when Aunt Rita, Uncle Vince and our cousins would visit on a Sunday for dinner with our family. Of course cooked by our 100%authentic old country Italian grandmother Stella. As a child I admired Aunt Rita she was accomplished, intelligent, creative and kind. When cousin AnneMarie was a baby I was a mother’s helper for Aunt Rita. I remember the pinecone wreaths we made together. I remember the camera always close by. I had a wonderful summer baby sitting, learning to as water ski and enjoying Sparta. I know our whole family was so proud of Uncle Vince the mayor of Sparta and the first to go to college. Aunt Rita and Uncle Vince has a true love story. I do know those Giant tickets were used with great enthusiasm. I too never went to a game but my fathers passion was the Giants. After I moved to Florida I was fortunate to visit with Aunt Rita and Aunt Toni when they would make an annual vacation to visit Uncle Nick. It was so nice to see Anne in Boca a few years back with Aunt Rita and Aunt Toni. So cousin Alan,Ann Vicki and I have all visited the old country where our Italian roots are firmly planted. It was those Sunday family dinners that I will always remember. My heart goes out to you Anne Michael and Vince and your families.
Love cousin Sue.
March 13, 2021
March 13, 2021
Thanks for sharing Rita's life, as a young girl, meeting Vince, days in beloved Sparta, and then moving on to Minneapolis. It is with the best of memories and the wonderful years I remember the friendship that grew between Anne and my daughter, Katy. How grand it was to eventually become a Girl Scout Leader for Katy & Anne at Rev. Brown School. My 2 co-leaders, Rita and Gwen Karl, made a perfect blend of creative ideas, humorous moments, and die-hard "we can do this" activity. I remember one particular local camping overnight when Gwen fell asleep immediately in our large tent platform. She was a deep snorer.  Suddenly, what seemed like the headlights from a car (in the middle of the camp site !?) came rushing into our tent. Rita and I jumped up from our sleeping bags to move out of the way only to have 2 campers holding flashlights barreling into the tent because they thought they heard a bear by their tent. Rita and I stayed awake the rest of the night with occasional deep outbursts of laughter. "WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE??"
Those were wonderful years. 
March 11, 2021
March 11, 2021
Deepest sympathy to your family on the loss of a beautiful, remarkable matriarch. I am so fortunate to have been touched by Rita through Anne's friendship. Thank you for the wonderful story and great photos posted here ... I am feeling blessed and uplifted tonight by all of it. Peace, love, and light to you all in the days and weeks ahead. She lives on in you.
March 9, 2021
March 9, 2021
Rita was one of a kind in the best way possible and will be missed by so many! The tribute by the family really gave me a snapshot of some of Rita's proudest moments. I know Rita was very proud of her kids and so appreciated the support and love they gave her throughout her lifetime. Prayers of comfort!
March 7, 2021
March 7, 2021
She spoke life into me when I could not do it for myself. She gave me Encouragement as well as Affirmation. I am who I am because of who she was and she taught me how to truly love from the depth of my Soul
March 6, 2021
March 6, 2021
when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure
Sleep fast, Rita -

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