Rita Ezzie, 82, of Congers, NY and formerly of Haverstraw, NY passed away on November 5, 2019 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in the Bronx on February 28, 1937 to Antoinette and Nunzio D'Arco. She spent most of her careeras a bookkeeper, was an animal lover, and had a passion for crocheting and cooking big meals for all who visited. She was an avid Yankee fan since her childhood days. Rita was a dynamic and giving person and a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother,great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her husband and childhood sweetheart Jerome Ezzie, her son Ron Ezzie and daughter Elaine Ezzie Cantone. She will be missed by her grandchildren Emily, Ryan, Jason, Kyle, and Dylan and her four great-grandchildrenKeaten, Avery, Aksel, and Everett. She was a beloved aunt to her nieces and nephews. Services will be from 2-4 and 7-9 on Friday, November 15 at Higgins Funeral Home in Congers. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at St. Paul's Churchin Congers at 11:15 a.m. Interment will be private.