Rita Marie Lista's Obituary
Rita Marie Lista, age 89, of Lewes, DE passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at Harbor Health Care, Lewes. She was born March 7, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Angelo and Carmela (Mazza) Lista.
Ms. Lista was a lifelong South Philadelphia native; she worked for the Merck & Co. Inc., Philadelphia for 42 years retiring as a Pharmaceutical Supervisor. Ms. Lista was well known for her Italian roots, open arms, hugs, kisses, and loud stories. She loved nothing more than spending time with her family and friends, especially trips to Atlantic City to try her luck and watch the horse races. She was an active parishioner of the Roman Catholic Church and participated in many other local organizations.
In addition to her parents, Ms. Lista was preceded in death by her seven siblings. She is survived by her nieces: Natalie Hines of Berwyn, PA, Doris Marshall of Harper Woods, MI; great nieces: Lynn Moore and husband Charles of Lewes, DE, Robin DeBrito and husband Antonio of Fan Wood, NJ; and several other great nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, February 9, 2011, 11:00AM at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 220 Lawrence Road, Broomall, PA 19008, where friends may call beginning at 10:30AM. Interment will immediately follow at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, 1600 S. Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Lewes, DE.
Please send flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Charity of your choice in Ms. Lista’s name.
Visit Ms. Lista’s Life Memorial Webpage and sign her online guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com
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