Rita was kind, loving, spiritual soul.  I have many fond memories of Rita.  Sorry for the late condolences, I just found out about her passing.  

It was with great shock that I just learned about Rita's passing from another former colleague.
Rita and I worked together at the New Jersey Department of Health.  She was always cheerful 
and helpful and did a really great roast for 
another former colleague when he retired several years ago.  I also remember Rita telling me how 
she attended Richard Nixon's first inauguration when she was ten years old; I seem to remember that she was invited because she won a writing contest.  My deepest condolences to Mario and to Rita's entire family.

Caro Mario,
solo in questi giorni abbiamo appreso la triste notizia della prematura salita in cielo di Rita. Ne siamo rimasti esterrefatti e sgomenti. Avevamo avuto la possibilità di conoscerla nel 2003 quando Rita presentò a Castello il suo libro "Le Ciminiere di Solvay". Non possiamo dimenticarne i modi gentili, la semplicità, il sorriso, la sensibilità che la accompagnavano in ogni sguardo, con ogni persona, in ogni momento. Toccante il suo attaccamento alla terra dei padri, alle proprie origini, e l'attenzione rivolta a tutti coloro che hanno lasciato le nostre montagne per il sogno americano. Ora, lassù, avrà la possibilità di conoscere nuove storie, incontrare la nostra gente che è andata avanti, e la immaginiamo con il maestro Basilio Mosca discutere sull'emigrazione e progettare un nuovo libro.
Da lassù, fra le braccia di Dio, saprà sempre esserti accanto e non mancherà di dimostrarti il suo sostegno.
Con sincero affetto,
la comunità di Castel Condino

Mario and family,
Rita was a special person with many talents and gifts, including the gift of friendship. I will remember her fondly always and share in your loss. My sincere sympathy to you at this difficult time.

Dear Tarolli and Cominolli Family,
I have memories of Rita when we were in Spanish Club together at Solvay High School.  I can also remember planning our skit for the Foreign Student Show.

She was a good friend and very intelligent, caring person.  God blessed her with many wonderful accomplishments.  I do have a copy of her book which I will always cherish.

I am sure she is living a wonderful new life in Heaven.  May she rest in eternal happiness and peace.

Dear Mario, Sarah, Joe and Families,
Our heartfelt condolences to all of you on the loss of Rita.  She was a wonderful and very accomplished person and will be greatly missed. 
Our prayers and love are with you at this difficult time.

Mario and family,

We are so terribly sorry to hear of your loss.  You are all in our prayers and thoughts.

I went all through school with Rita starting at Prospect school. You couldn't meet a nicer, kinder, thoughtful young girl.   I did not know of all her accomplishments, but it didn't surprise me.  She was always very studious, but she always had time for others. She had an amazing life, to have helped so many in so many ways, so inspiring. A fine example of what is possible. My condolences to her family. RIP Rita

Mario,
Dick and I extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.  Rita was an incredible woman-beautiful, smart, funny, compassionate.  May she rest in everlasting peace.

I was in the graduating class of 1976 with Rita. She was always so sweet and had such a wonderful personality. I saw her years later at Solvay Library and at St. Cecilia's church. Little did I realize these would be the last times I would see her! I never realized the extent of her accomplishments! What a beautiful soul. My deepest sympathy and may she rest in peace!

Dear Mario and Family-
We are saddened to hear of your loss.  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you.
You are in our prayers.
God Bless.
Jeff and Tracey Renna

Dear Mario and Family we will close in the memory of the dear and beloved Rita
Now she watches over us
Alessandra & Luca

Dear Sara and Joe,  My heartfelt sympathy to you and your families.  Paul and I felt so very welcomed and special when we came to visit your home.  Rita was the most influential role model to us instilling her many gifts of knowledge and work ethic.  I'm most grateful for the quality time she spent caring and loving us.  Peace be with her. 
Chris Mowatt-Larssen (Mahoney)

Dear Mario, I am very sorry to hear of your recent loss.  Nancy and I will have you in our prayers.   Our deepest sympathies, Paul & Nancy Parker

Dear Sarah and Family,  I'm sorry for your loss and our condolences to your family.  I'm not sure I learned enough or realized at the time how lucky my sister and I where to have her in our lives but I wouldn't trade it for anything.  Very fond memories of her caring and thoughtful way.  May she rest in peace.
Paul Mahoney

Rita and I started elementary school together at Prospect School.  She was a hard worker from the start..I remember helping her with her paper route, walking the streets of East Solvay pulling her wagon full of newspapers. Little did we know that Valedictorian of Solvay HS would be just the beginning of a lifetime of remarkable achievements.  My deepest sympathies to Sarah and her entire family; she was an inspiration to all.

I was in the Solvay class of 1976 with Rita.  She was one of those memorable people you fondly look back upon.  She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone.  My prayers are with all of you.  Until we meet again may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Rita was a fellow Solvay class of 1976 member. So kind, so smart. Gone too soon. My condolences to her family and friends. Such a great loss.

Dear Mario, There are no words to describe my sadness about losing Rita, your beloved wife, companion and best friend. When we first met Rita many years ago, my family and I commented on how nice, intelligent, bright and knowledgeable in so many subjects Rita was. I am very sorry Mario and please receive my most heartfelt condolences to you and your family.

Dear Sarah and Family,
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy to you all. Rita was clearly an amazing woman to say the least, with her many incredible accomplishments. I hold you all in my prayers for God to bring peace again to your broken hearts.
With deepest sympathy,

To All of You,  Rita was so much help and a part of my family when my kids were growing up.  We can thank Rita for both of their successes. We all send our deepest sympathy to all of her family.  We are sure she is in heaven and may she rest in peace.  Len and Kathy Lanni.

Rita was smart, funny, thoughtful, caring, remarkable and a close friend.  My deepest condolences to Sarah, Joe, Mario, zia Josephine, zio Danny and the Cominolli and Tarolli families. Rest in peace Rita.

Dear members of the Cominolli and Tarolli families.

It is with great sadness that I read of Rita's passing.  

I hold fond memories, of a bright and charming young lady, whose thirst for knowledge challenged many of us and  of a glowing, friendly smile, and keen intellect, all wrapped in boundless energy
I knew she would be successful, but not grasp the extent.
And I followed her career, read her publications, and delighted when she and Mario wed.
I marvel at how much she accomplished in her abbreviated life.
I can only wonder how much more, had she been given the gift of a longer life.
She immortilized our community , its major industry , and its  heritage in her book, Smokestacks Allegro.  
I will remember her clearly .Rita CominolliSempre Avanti, Sempre Vero, and Sempre Allegro.

God love you Rita and may you rest in His peace.  

Mr. D

Our sincere and deepest sympathies lie with you and your family for the loss of such an extraordinary and accomplished woman.

Dear Mario, Sarah, Joseph and family,

Our entire family sends its most heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Please know that your entire family is in our hearts and prayers.

With much love,
Mark, Laurie, Garrett and Kristen McNeill

Mario, our condolences to you and your family. May you find peace in knowing you will all be in our prayers.

Dear colleague Mario and family:
May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
My deepest condolences,

Rita was an incredible women.  My deepest condolences to her family.  May she rest in peace.

Ciao dearest friend and trentina, We thank God for giving us your friendship your love, your smile... Cara Rita, you have made each one of us a better person. Sit now at God's banquet in Heaven.We will always have you in our hearts.
Rest in heavenly peace.
With Love/ 
Renato and Nadia Ciolfi (Brampton Ontario Canada)

Rest in Peace Rita, my dear friend. Your life has been cut short, and far too soon. 

With love,

From a former classmate at Solvay, High School, I send my condolences to her family and friends. May she rest in God's peace. What an amazing woman.

Sarah, my deepest sympathy.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

Dear Sarah,
I have no words other than to say please know that I am praying for God's grace to help you and your family.  Please know you are surrounded by love, prayers and friendship.  My sincerest condolences,
Debbie Gatti

OBITUARY

Rita Maria Cominolli

July 15, 1958 – August 6, 2016

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