Rita Claire Altieri

She lived 89 full and radiant years, and in those years she gave the world more love than it could ever return.

She was the proud wife of Joe and the constantly enthusiastic and devoted mother of five children—Ricky, Debbie, Ronnie, Randy, and Mike whom have all blessed her with the immense joy of six grandkiddos… Adrienne, Jordan, Sarah, Ruby, Logan, and Bobby — each of whom carries her strength, her humor, and her boundless heart forward. To them, she was home. Her love was fierce, steady, and unconditional, the kind that shapes lives and never fades.

She was a woman of rare contrasts: tough and unbreakable, yet breathtakingly beautiful in spirit and presence. Life tested her, but she never backed down. She met hardship with courage, joy with gratitude, and people with an open heart. She had no enemies—only friends, admirers, and people who felt better simply for having known her.

A gifted and famous singer, she shared her voice with the world, and it was unforgettable. Her music carried warmth, truth, and soul—much like the woman herself. Whether on a stage or in a room full of loved ones, she had a way of filling space with light.

She was well loved by everyone she met, because she saw people as they were and accepted them completely. She laughed easily, loved deeply, and lived honestly. Hers was a life fully lived—rich with purpose, family, music, and love.

Though she has left this world, her voice still echoes, her lessons still guide, and her love remains woven into the hearts of all who were blessed to know her. She leaves behind a legacy not measured in years, but in lives touched—and she touched so many.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.