Rita Wagner of South Beach, Staten Island, N.Y., passed away on on Sept. 25, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Wagner; loving daughter of Rita Denak, step-daughter of William Denak, and dear half-sister of Daniel Denak. She is also survived by several aunts and uncles. The funeral is from Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave., Castleton Corners, S.I., on Thursday, with the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church (Rosebank). Friends will be received Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.