Rita was born February 19, 1933 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Patsy and Gloria (Capone) Argo.
She was married to Guiglio J. Rossi who predeceased her August 9, 2012.
She is survived by her daughter Gail Rossi Smith and her husband Alan Sr. of Preston, sons Bruce Rossi and wife Christine of Montana and Glen Rossi of Voluntown, sister Rose Stone of California, Elizabeth Thomas of Uncasville, grandchildren Alan Smith Jr., Sarah Picard and husband Rick, Tiffany Rossi, Timothy Rossi and by her great grandchildren Emma and Ryan Picard.
Rita enjoyed baking and especially loved flowers. Above all else, her family was the most important to her.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, 181 Elizabeth St. in Norwich on
Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at 10 am meeting directly at the Church. Burial will be private for the family.
The Labenski Funeral Home, 107 Boswell Ave., Norwich, is entrusted with arrangements.
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