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Ferraro Rita N. (nee Nave) On December 26, 2014 of Mantua Twp. Age 93. Rita was born in Philadelphia, Pa. April 1, 1921. She attended South Philadelphia High School and graduated in 1939. She became a secretary for After Six Formal Wear and then was employed by the State of Pa. Dept. of Unemployment. SheContinue Reading
Ferraro
Rita N.
(nee Nave) On December 26, 2014 of Mantua Twp. Age 93.
Rita was born in Philadelphia, Pa. April 1, 1921. She attended South Philadelphia High School and graduated in 1939. She became a secretary for After Six Formal Wear and then was employed by the State of Pa. Dept. of Unemployment. She met her beloved Philip and they married in November 1948 after Philip’s return from serving in World War II. Together they had one daughter Cynthia, one granddaughter, Brittany and one great grandchild, Raymond IV. Dear sister of Gloria Ferraro. Also survived by her faithful friend Polo. She and Philip lived in Philadelphia and enjoyed travelling, sightseeing, dancing and spending time with family. Her sister Gloria married Philp’s brother, Murray and they had a son named Richard. They enjoyed vacationing at the Jersey Shore and creating cherished memories.
Rita and Phil had a fond appreciation for music and she encouraged him to play numerous musical instruments. She lived in South Jersey for almost 30 years with her daughter and son-in-law James Burkeitt. She cherished the day she saw her granddaughter marry Ray Rastelli III and danced at their wedding at the age of 90. She was thrilled to see the day her great grandson Raymond IV was born in September 2014. She had a big heart and was loved by all her family and friends, she will be missed, loved and remembered by all.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing Tuesday 8:30-10:30 am at the Egizi Funeral Home 119 Ganttown Rd., Washington Twp. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 am at SS Peter & Paul RC Church, Washington Twp. Entombment New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.egizifuneral.com
“A Life Well Lived
Is Worth Remembering”
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