Rita Louise Napoli

She is survived by her children, Maria (Mike) Altrudo of Saint Louis, Missouri, Joe (Sandy) Napoli of Phoenix, Arizona and Jim (Karen) Napoli of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her seven grandchildren, Michael, Christina, Laura, Jonathan, Rachel, Tim and Becca. She had fourteen great grandchildren.

Born Rita Louise Sylvester in Monaca, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1924, she attended high school at nearby Mount Gallitzin Academy and earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, PA in 1946. She married her wartime pen-pal on June 6, 1947 and they lived in Western Pennsylvania for most of their married life. A lifelong educator, Rita taught early elementary grades and kindergarten for many years in several schools and retired from the Brooks Elementary School of the Moon Area School District as a second-grade teacher in 1996. Her favorite grade was kindergarten.

This lovely lady had a beautiful life and touched many people along the way. She embraced the role of hostess, serving countless fabulous home cooked meals to all. Her faith has been a constant; we have all benefited from a novena or two. A century filled with cherished memories and love that spans generations.

The Funeral Mass will be at St. Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:00 am. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 9:45 am. Her body will be interred next to her husband of 65 years in the Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery, 2186 North Brodhead Road, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania 15001.

Memorial donations may be made to Pastoral Care to the Elderly at Saint Ambrose Church, 5130 Wilson Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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