Born in Fall River, she was the daughter of the late Edward Schmoke and Virginia Medeiros.
A graduate of Diman High School, Rita went on to a career with Aetna Insurance where she remained for 22 years. Rita also worked at Vic’s car wash for 16 years prior to her retirement in 2021.
A hard worker, Rita cherished her time with her family, reading, watching ‘ION’ with her husband, and completing crossword puzzles.
Besides her loving husband, Rita is survived by her two children, Donald Leduc and his wife Brenda of Fall River, and Jennifer Leduc and her companion Mario; and grandchildren, Anastasia Proimakis, Nathan Leduc, Alyssa Melo, and Joseph Francisco. She is also survived by siblings Billy, Evelyn, Emily and Lisa.
She was predeceased by siblings Danny, Jenny and Tammy.
Private services are in the care of Waring-Sullivan Home at Cherry Place, Fall River. Contributions in her honor may be made to American Cancer Society.
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