Rita (Ferrucci) Abbondanza, 100, passed away, August 22, 2024. She was born on February 26, 1924, in Milford, Massachusetts, and lived there her whole life. She loved sharing stories about growing up with her beloved sisters and brothers, and parents.
Rita was predeceased by her husband, Alfred., her father John Ferrucci, mother Anita (Tosches), and step-mother Maria (Chiaramonte), and her siblings, Arthur Ferrucci John Ferrucci, Elena Compaganone, and Grace Rossetti. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Alfred and Elizabeth, John and Janette, and Paul and Barbara. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Katie, Andrew, Nina, Christopher, and Nicole, and her great-grandchildren, Aoife, Renata, and Carmine. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
Rita loved family dinners, where she cooked amazing Italian dishes, and the Christmas season with all the baking that it entailed. Her deep faith and trust in God were sources of strength and comfort for her. Her charity, goodwill, and love will be missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the wonderful staff at the Blaire House Assisted Living Facility for all their love and support over the last six years.
A calling hour will be held Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. at the Consigli-Ruggerio Funeral Home Inc. 46 Water St. Milford MA. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 A.M in the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church 5 East Main St. The burial will follow in the parish cemetery.