Rita attended schools in Greenwich, graduating from Greenwich High in 1950. In 1952, she married Ellwood Bella (deceased,) a Navy man who served on the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Bennington. As a young mother, she was a decorated Boy Scouts Den Mother. As her sons grew, she played in Town Softball Leagues and was the Captain of the Greenwich chapter of the Women’s International Bowling Congress for years. She was an avid skier and loved boating on Long Island Sound with her family.
She led a respected career in town – at Harris Insurance and at Mortimer and Mortimer (later William Pitt and Sotheby’s) as a realtor. She loved the game of golf and never missed a chance to play with friends and colleagues.
Rita touched the lives of many with her genuine joy, generous spirit, wit and warm heart. She will be lovingly remembered by all who were lucky enough to know her. She enhanced our lives every moment we shared with her and she taught us how to love unconditionally. She will remain in our hearts forever. She will be laid to rest in Greenwich.
Rita is survived by her two sons Daniel Bella and Jeff Bella; her sister Patricia Connonlly and Rita’s grandchildren Kyle Bella and Anna Victoria Bella.
The family wishes to thank the entire staff at Nathaniel Witherell Nursing Home in Greenwich for their commitment, care and support of Rita and many other town residents.
A memorial service will be held at Leo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home at 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT, this coming Friday, March 14th, 2014 from 4PM-6PM. To leave an online condolence please visit www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com
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