Rita Marie Tavernese, 87, of Waianae, Hawaii, formally of Westminster, CA passed away August 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she is survived by her sons James Tavernese, Barry Tavernese, Frank Tavernese Jr., daughter Frances Tavernese-Powell, and brother Paul J. Black Jr. She also leaves behind five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren to cherish her memory.
A Vigil begins at 6:00 PM followed by a Rosary at 7:00 PM on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at Funeraria Del Angel Anaheim. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 14072 Olive Street, Westminster, CA. Burial will follow immediately following Mass at Ascension Cemetery in Lake Forest, CA
Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria del Angel Anaheim, Anaheim, CA.
