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Rita Lombardi

6/26/1918 - 6/16/2013

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Obituary For Rita Lombardi

On June 16, 2013, at the age of 94, Rita Rachel Lombardi passed away peacefully in the company of her three children and granddog Eli Angelo. She was the widow of former Town Council President and Army Captain, Lester L. Lombardi Sr.

She is survived by her two sons Lester (Butch) L. Lombardi Jr. (Cynthia) and William M. Lombardi of Warren, RI, her daughter Judith E. Lombardi of White River Junction, VT, her grandson Nicolas Lombardi (Katie) and her great grandson William Thomas Lombardi, of Norwell MA.

The daughter of Eli and Exilia Deblois, Rita was pre-deceased by her sixteen siblings, including Lawrence, Joseph ,Dennis, Norman, Rene, Lillian, Marion, Irene and Blanche.

A former switch board operator at Berkshire Hathaway, Rita was married during WWII and devoted her life to her husband, family and her local parish. She enjoyed oil painting, playing piano, music and the assortment of family pets, and singing in the church choir. Graduating with honors as valedictorian from St. Jean Baptiste School and Warren High School, Rita enjoyed participating in the many local school and town theater productions. She met Lester in a production of "The Mikado" where they both played lead roles as "YumYum" and "Nankipoo".

Until her recent illness she lived independently in the family home for 93 years. During the last year of her life she was lovingly cared for by the staff of St. Elizabeth Manor (South Wing).

Arrangements are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren where the family will receive friends and relatives, Sunday June 23rd from 4:00 to 8:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday June 24th at 10:00AM at St. Jean Baptiste Mission Church, Main Street, Warren. Interment at St. Alexanders Cemetery, Greenlawn Avenue, Warren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rita's name to The Parish Outreach Society, 645 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885 or the Warren Animal Shelter, 80 Wood Street, Warren, RI 02885. www.wjsmithfh.com

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  • 04/27/2021

    Linda Oliver

    Dear Judy and Family, Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. With Love, Sally,

  • 04/27/2021

    Linda Oliver

    Judy, so sorry to hear about your Mom, I know your memories will help, but that is such a large hole to fill in your life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. She made your and the whole world a better place by being here. Love, Andy and Madge.

  • 04/27/2021

    Linda Oliver

    Sending you our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. I will always remember your Mom's smile and good hearted nature. Take comfort in knowing that your father and all her brothers and sisters were there to greet her. We are sorry that we could not be there to say goodbye, but be assured Aunt Rita and all of you were in our prayers. Love, Linda Oliver & Family

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