Marita was born in Danbury, CT on Jan. 16, 1929 to the late James Lawrence and Mary Daragan Ryan. She attended St. Peter School and was a 1947 graduate of Danbury High School. She went on to earn her degree at the University of St. Joseph (formerly St. Joseph College) in W. Hartford, CT.
She began her career with the Savings Bank of Danbury where she was employed for 43 years serving as Secretary, Vice President and Corporator of the bank and board member until her death.
She was predeceased by her sister, M. Jane Ryan, in July of 2016.
Marita was a lifelong member of St. Peter Church in Danbury.
Survivors include her lifelong companion, Arthur J. Amacher. Her cousins: Louann Daragan, Thomas Daragan, Robert Daragan, Alice Cherniske, Peter Ryan and Richard Ryan.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30am on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Peter Church, Danbury with the Rev. Gregg Mecca, Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow in St. Peter Cemetery, Danbury.
Friends will be received from 9am-10am on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury.
Contributions in Marita’s memory may be made to St. Peter Church, 104 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810.
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