Louisa Rattini-Reich, 68, passed away January 2, 2023 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic and Colon Cancers. As a patient Louisa fought for 11 months, but as a nurse at Tampa’s Moffitt Cancer Center, she battled cancer alongside her patients for over 20 years.
Beloved wife of Stephen Reich; devoted mother of Louis and Emily and her wife Jac, sister of Tia; also survived by her numerous siblings-in-law, many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. A 40 year veteran nurse, Louisa won awards, published research, and brought healing and comfort to patients and families, and training to future nurses. Louisa was a Gold Award winning Girl Scout and spent many years as a Girl Scout leader in New Tampa, and at the Suncoast Council. Louisa’s kindness, generosity, and warmth touched everyone she knew. If you knew her you were lucky.
Visitation will be held Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 2 to 4pm and 6 to 8pm, with a Celebration of Life beginning at 6:30 pm, at Blount & Curry, Terrace Oaks Chapel, 12690 N. 56th Street, Temple Terrace, FL 33617.
A Reception and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 1 to 5pm with a brief memorial service at 1:30pm at Oregon Ridge Park, 13401 Beaver Dam Road, Cockeysville, MD, Sequoia Room.
Interment at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, Overlea, MD on a date to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory to Sister Susan Engel/Parish Ministries Church of the Annunciation, 5212 McCormick Ave. Baltimore, MD 21206 Nursing Education at Moffitt Cancer Center - 12902 Magnolia Dr. Tampa, FL 33612
