Rita Drew's Obituary
Rita L. Drew, age 71, of The Villages passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2009. Mrs. Drew moved to the area in 2006 from Bethlehem, Pa. She was a retired School Secretary and a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She loved playing Bocce and Pinochle. She is survived by her husband Bob of The Villages, one son, Thomas Vitale of The Villages, one daughter Lorelei Drew Russo of Flanders, N.J., two sisters; Lucille Chiusano of Iselin, N.J. and Marie Baron of Newark, Del., and five grandchildren, Dominick Vitale, Antonio Robert, Lorelei Loretta, Jacqueline Bobbi, and Michael Jerry. She is predeceased by one son Robert. Visitation will be held 4:00-8:00 p.m. with a Vigil Wake service at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Banks/Page-Theus Funeral Chapel. A mass of Christian burial will be held 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2009 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The American Lung Association 1333 W. Colonial Dr. Orlando, Fl 32804-7133
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